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Author: Deborah Cater

Deborah Cater holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is a skilled editor, copywriter, and journalist. As the founder of Italy News Online, she combines her expertise in content creation with an understanding of Italian culture to deliver accurate and engaging news for an English-speaking audience. Deborah splits her time between Italy and Spain.
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Police crackdown on ‘Catania mafia’

August 3, 2024August 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Police crackdown on ‘Catania mafia’

On Friday, over 100 Carabinieri officers launched a major operation to arrest 13 individuals. They were suspected of being involved in the Catania Mafia.

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President Mattarella  remembers the Bologna Massacre

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on President Mattarella  remembers the Bologna Massacre

On the 44th anniversary of the Bologna Massacre, which resulted in 85 fatalities and 200 injuries, the President and the Interior Minister of Italy mark the event.

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On this day in history: Bologna station bombing

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Bologna station bombing

On August 2, 1980, Italy experienced the worst terrorist attack in its history with the Bologna station bombing.

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More medals for Italy including Judo gold

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on More medals for Italy including Judo gold

Italy garnered more Olympic medals yesterday. Gold in judo and kayak was joined by silver in fencing.

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Today is Earth Overshoot Day 2024

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Today is Earth Overshoot Day 2024

Earth Overshoot Day falls this year on 1st August. It is the day when it is calculated the human race’s ecological footprint exceeds the Earth’s annual biocapacity.

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Carini abandons controversial Olympic boxing match

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Carini abandons controversial Olympic boxing match

Angela Carini abandoned her controversial bout in the women’s boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics against Imane Khelif today.

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On this day in history: Mario Bava, Horror Filmmaker, born

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Mario Bava, Horror Filmmaker, born

Mario Bava, born on 31st July 1914 in Sanremo, Italy, is celebrated as a pioneer in Italian cinema, particularly in the horror genre.

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Casa di Livia reopens in Rome

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Casa di Livia reopens in Rome

The Casa di Livia (House of Livia) has reopened in the Colosseum Archaeological Park.

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Organised crime contaminating the economy

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Organised crime contaminating the economy

Enzo Serata, the director of the Bank of Italy’s Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF), raised concerns on Wednesday about “the ongoing threat of the legal economy being contaminated by organised crime.”

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Olympics update: Womens' epee team take gold

Olympics Update: Three more medals

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Olympics Update: Three more medals

Paris Olympics Update: Italy won three more medals on Tuesday, including a gold in women’s fencing.

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Meloni defends foreign pupils cap proposal

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026Deborah Cater
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Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
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The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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