Deborah Cater

Judith beheading Holofernes by Donatello - close up, pre restoration

Restored Donatello statue back in Palazzo Vecchio

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Donatello, a master sculptor during the Renaissance in Florence, created a bronze masterpiece of Judith and Holofernes. Following restoration funded by the Friends of Florence Foundation, it is back in the Palazzo Vecchio in historic Florence.

Elly Schlein attacks "Meloni's Europe". Says PES won't ally with ECR or ID at Europe level

PES will never ally with ECR or ID in Europe – Schlein

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein made it clear during an ANSA Forum on Monday that her centre-left group, part of the Party of European Socialists (PES), will never form alliances at the EU level with the right-wing ECR Conservatives or the Identity and Democracy (ID) group.

French Open - two Italian players in quarer-finals, Paolini on the left and Sinner on the right

French Open – Paolini and Sinner remain in singles tournaments

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s hopes are being carried by no.2 seed Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini, no.12 seed, in the men’s and women’s singles tournaments at the French Open this week.

Festa della Repubblica

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Festa della Repubblica, celebrated annually on 2nd June, marks the anniversary of the historic 1946 referendum in which Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic.

Francis V of Modena, photographed c. 1868-70, who was the last Duke of Modena and an heir in the Jacobite succession

On this day in history: Birth of Francis V, Duke of Modena

June 1, 2024November 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francis V, Duke of Modena, was born on 1st June 1819, into the House of Habsburg-Este. His life was marked by political upheaval, personal tragedy, and an enduring legacy tied to both Italian and Jacobite history.

Meloni says compatible majority needed or she'll stay in opposition in Europe. Image: Meloni at lecter, arms spread, talking. Associated Press/AP

Meloni happy to remain in European opposition if needs be.

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni stated on Friday that she would remain in opposition in Europe unless a “compatible” majority could be established.

Crosetto addresses the house over judiciary row

Italian weapons can only be used within Ukraine

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated on Friday that the Italian Constitution prohibits the government from allowing Kyiv to use the weapons provided by Italy on targets within Russian territory.

Roland Garros Update

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The French Open at Roland Garros started just under a week ago, and there is still an Italian presence in both the men’s and women’s singles competitions.

tintoretto and madonna dell'orto church Venice

On this day in history: Artist Tintoretto dies

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On May 31, 1594, the art world lost one of its most dynamic and influential figures, Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto.

Image shows wedding at Villa-del-Balbianello. The tourisma dn wedding sectors in Italy expect an increase over last year's figures.

Italy’s Tourism and Wedding Sectors Set for Record Growth

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s tourism sector is poised for an exceptional summer, with an estimated 216 million overnight stays at official accommodation facilities expected between June and August, according to a survey by Florence’s Tourism Study Centre (Centro Studi Turistici).