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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.
Goffredo Mameli

On this day in history: Goffredo Mameli dies

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Goffredo Mameli dies

Goffredo Mameli, a fervent follower of political revolutionary Giuseppe Mazzini and a supporter of the Risorgimento movement, is the author of the words to the Italian national anthem, “Fratelli d’Italia.” He died on 6th July 1849 in Rome.

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Giacomo Bozzoli

Bozzoli on the run after partner and son return from Spain

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Bozzoli on the run after partner and son return from Spain

In 2015, Giacomo Bozzoli killed his uncle Mario by throwing him into the furnace of their foundry. On Monday, the Supreme Court of Cassation made definitive a life sentence for the 39-year-old businessman. When police went to arrest him, Giacomo Bozzoli was on the run.

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CGIL rally in Latina protesting for better protection of off-book workers. Image courtesy of CGIL

3 million off-book workers, unions call for government to do more

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 3 million off-book workers, unions call for government to do more

At a rally in Latina, the CGIL union chief called for the government to do more about the 3 million off-book workers in Italy.

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Tourism Minister Santanchè Image: Instagram

Prosecutor requests trial for Tourism Minister Santanchè

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Prosecutor requests trial for Tourism Minister Santanchè

On 4th July 2024, the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office requested the trial of Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè and 16 others for false accounting related to the Visibilia case.

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strega prize 2024 won by Donatella Di Pietrantonio. Image: Instagram

Di Pietrantonio wins Strega Prize 2024

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Di Pietrantonio wins Strega Prize 2024

Donatella Di Pietrantonio was announced overnight as the winner of the 2024 Strega Prize, Italy’s top literary award, for her novel ‘L’Età Fragile’ (The Fragile Age).

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Ferragni image taken from her Instagram

Ferragni ordered to pay €1.2million over Easter Egg endorsement

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ferragni ordered to pay €1.2million over Easter Egg endorsement

The Italian Antitrust Authority announced Friday it has ordered two companies associated with businesswoman and fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni to pay at least €1.2million over three years to the children’s charity ‘I Bambini delle Fate.’

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Etna eruption closes Catania airport

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Etna eruption closes Catania airport

The SAC agency operating Catania airport closed its airspace early on Friday due to ash in the atmosphere caused by Mount Etna eruption. Meanwhile, the Sicilian Island of Stromboli is on red alert because of volcanic activity there.

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Fabio Fognini into third round of Wimbledon 2024

Fognini causes Wimbledon upset, Sinner edges Berrettini

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Fognini causes Wimbledon upset, Sinner edges Berrettini

Veteran tennis player Fabio Fognini defeated Norwegian Caspar Ruud in four sets to move into the third round of Wimbledon. Later the same day, the all-Italian match saw Sinner defeat Berrettini, also in four sets.

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Surrogacy as a universal crime bill progresses through the Senate

‘Surrogacy universal crime’ bill moves through Senate

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on ‘Surrogacy universal crime’ bill moves through Senate

A bill proposing to make surrogacy a universal crime advanced in the Senate on Wednesday.

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Lufthansa ITA Airways deal depends on routes

EC approves ITA-Lufthansa merger

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on EC approves ITA-Lufthansa merger

The European Commission announced Wednesday its approval of the planned ITA-Lufthansa merger.

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Births at post-war low in 2025

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sex and relationship education in schools now needs parental consent

Italy passes parental consent law for sex and relationship education

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah Cater
Quality of life across generations in Italy

Il Sole 24 Ore’s 2026 generational quality of life index

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Run-off votes in local elections Referendum votes

Italy’s local elections put immigration front and centre

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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
tourist tax revenues in Florence highest in Italy for 2024

Florence named best city in Europe by Travel + Leisure readers

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Deborah Cater

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