Deborah Cater

Arrests over illegal dumping of waste in Campania. The areas is known as the land of fires due to burning of the illegal waste dumps. Image: https://www.facebook.com/international.support.toxic.fires/

Arrests over illegal dumping in Campania

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, Carabinieri executed arrest warrants for 12 individuals in a significant operation targeting illegal dumping in Campania.

Castle Sforzesco in Milan where Lucrezia Crivelli lived as mistress of the Duke of Milan and as his wife's lady-in-waiting

On this day in history: Lucrezia Crivelli, mistress of Duke of Milan, dies

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lucrezia Crivelli passed away on May 27, 1508. Known primarily as the lover of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, Crivelli’s life is intertwined with the culture of 15th-century Milan.

Mirafiori factory where Fita 500 model is made

Stellantis expected to announce new Fiat 500 model made in Italy

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is expected to announce that the fully electric Fiat 500 model will soon have a gasoline version with a mild hybrid powertrain, according to supplier information.

Meloni predicts a different ruling majority in the EU following the June elections. Image shows European flag, the year 2024 and a hand posting a ballot

Meloni sees ‘different ruling majority’ in EU

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said today that next month’s European elections may usher in a new ruling majority in the EU. Meloni believes there will be a new ruling majority in the EU after the June European elections. She believes it would replace the grand coalition between the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) and the Socialists […]

Israel is sowing hatred says Guido Crosetto Crosetto not pleased with remarks by Rutte over US flights to Iran. pictured.

Defence Minister says Israel is sowing hatred

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Israel is sowing hatred that will affect future generations.

MEP Donato whose husband died in mysterious circumstances over the weekend

Don’t speculate over my husband’s death – MEP Donato

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

MEP Francesco Donato appealed to the media and public to stop speculating over her husband’s death. The politician’s husband was found dead over the weekend in his SUV.

Gaza after Israel air strike. Italy is resuming fund for Palestinian refugees. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Italy resumes funding for Palestinian refugees

May 25, 2024May 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today, Italy said it would resume funding for Palestinian refugees after a visit from the Palestinian Prime Minister.

Dante, whom two Muslim students have been exmpted from studying.

Teacher exempts Muslim students from studying Dante

May 25, 2024May 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A middle school teacher in the northern city of Treviso has exempted two Muslim students from studying Dante. The teacher cited that it is a religious work conflicting with their Islamic faith, local dailies reported Friday. This decision has sparked a major controversy on integration and an alleged affront to Italian culture.

Portrait of a Halberdier, 1528–1530, oil on canvas, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Engraving of Pontormo from Vasari's book.

On this day in history: Birth of artist Jacopo Carucci da Pontormo

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jacopo Carucci, better known as Pontormo, was born on May 24, 1494, in the small Tuscan village of Pontorme. The artist played a crucial role in the development of Mannerism.