Deborah Cater

ITA and Lufthansa need to do more before EC agrees merger

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The latest commitments offered by ITA and Lufthansa to gain approval for their merger still fall short of satisfying the European Commission. However, there is time until the final decision on 4th July for enhancements to be made in order to receive the green light.

Real estate sales in Italy dropped 7% in 2023

Real estate sales drop 7% in 2023

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to Italian notary statistics released today, 1,030,507 real estate sales were registered in 2023. This is a fall of 7% on the previous year.

Bolelli and Vavassori pictured on court walking in opposite directions, are into the quarterfinals of the Italian Open men's doubles tournament

Double Double! Italian pairings advance at Italian Open

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Good news on the doubles front as both all Italian pairings in the men’s and women’s Italian Open tournaments win on day 9.

Italy could lose 40% of its beaches according to a new report. Shown: Blue Flag beach Cupra Marittima.

Number of Blue Flag beaches in Italy climbs

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has a net increase of ten Blue Flag beaches in 2024 compared to 2023. Liguria tops the charts with the most flags.

Multiple police forces involved in operations targetting mafia activities

Italian police target mafia in multiple operations

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An ongoing operation in Cosenza, jointly conducted by the Carabinieri, the State Police, and the Financial Police, targets the ‘Ndrangheta mafia. 142 suspects were arrested, with most taken to jail whilst others were served with various precautionary measures.

Napolitano loses at Italian open to Jarry

Italian Open: Napolitano says farewell

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s last singles player left the Italian Open tournament yesterday but can be proud of his achievements. Stefano Napolitano came in on a wild card, and proved he was worthy of the offer.

La Sapienza University of Rome which was the highest ranked of the Italina universities by CWUR

Italian universities dropping in CWUR rankings

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s standing in global university education competitiveness has faced a setback, as revealed in the 2024 edition of the rankings published annually by the Center World University Rankings (CWUR).

Napolitano is Italy0s last chance at Italian open. Pictured tennis court and crowd

Napolitano – Italy’s last chance at Italian Open

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

It was always going to be a tough day for Italian players in the singles yesterday. Darderi and Passaro were up against some of the world’s top players. Napolitano plays today.

On this day in history: Cosimo II de’ Medici born

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born in Florence 12th May 1590, Cosimo II de’ Medici, reigned as Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1609 until his untimely demise in 1621. He assumed a largely ceremonial role during his twelve-year tenure, entrusting administrative duties to his ministers, but was patron of physicist Galileo Gallilei.

Italian Birthrate Conference is proving divisive

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ‘States General on Natality’, or birthrate conference, in Rome is proving divisive. On Thursday, the Family Minister was shouted down during her speech, this was followed by clashes with police outside the conference centre on Friday.