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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.
Acca Larentia commemoration at which the fascist salute was seen

No place for fascist salute in Europe

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on No place for fascist salute in Europe

Ignazio La Russa, the Speaker of the Senate, has once again stirred controversy. This time he said that making Fascist salutes may not always be considered a crime. The EPP has strongly condemned the salute saying it has no place in Europe.

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Chiara Ferragni who is being investigated for fraud over Pink pandoro.

Ferragni under investigation for fraud

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ferragni under investigation for fraud

Chiara Ferragni is under investigation for aggravated fraud as part of the ongoing inquiry led by the Milan Prosecutor’s Office, focusing on the ‘Pink Christmas’ pandoro produced by the Piedmontese company Balocco.

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Zurich and Singapore - world's most expensive cities

The world’s most expensive cities

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The world’s most expensive cities

The cost-of-living crisis which started in 2022 may have slowed slightly but western Europe accounts for 4 of the top 10 world’s most expensive cities. Milan is Italy’s highest placed city with a ranking of 80.

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Gatti and Biancon - avalanche victims

Two killed in Formazza Valley avalanche

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Two killed in Formazza Valley avalanche

Two hikers lost their lives in a midday avalanche that occurred in the Formazza Valley of Piedmont. The avalanche occurred near Lake Toggia at an altitude of 2,200 meters, close to the Swiss border.

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Pope Gregory XIII

On this day in history: Pope Gregory XIII born

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Pope Gregory XIII born

On 7th January 1502, one of the most influential figures in the history of timekeeping was born – Pope Gregory XIII. His contributions to the world extend beyond the confines of religious leadership, as he played a pivotal role in reforming the calendar system.

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Fire brigade rescu people after building collapsed

Residential building collapsed near Rome

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Residential building collapsed near Rome

A residential building collapsed in the town of Canale Monterano, near Rome, on Saturday.  Three individuals were pulled out alive and taken to hospital.

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Coca Cola – Ferragni collaboration suspended by soft drinks firm

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Coca Cola – Ferragni collaboration suspended by soft drinks firm

Coca Cola said Friday (05/01/2024) it has suspended its collaboration with social influencer Chiara Ferragni over the Pandoro charity affair. The Coca Cola – Ferragni collaboration would have included a TV advert.

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Father Paolo Benanti

Father Paolo Benanti new President of AI Commission

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Father Paolo Benanti new President of AI Commission

Father Paolo Benanti is the new president of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Commission on Information.

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Leaning tower of Bologna and sister tower. The city's mayor accused the government of sending blackshirts in November 2024 to the city Man dies after being restrained by police in Bologna

€5million from Culture Ministry to fix leaning tower in Bologna

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on €5million from Culture Ministry to fix leaning tower in Bologna

The Italian culture ministry earmarked €5million to fix the leaning tower of Bologna, which has been cordoned off amid fears it may topple.

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Emanuele Pozzolo suspended over shooting

Pozzolo suspended over shooting

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Pozzolo suspended over shooting

Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday she had asked for Emanuele Pozzolo to be referred to FdI party arbitrators and for Pozzolo to be suspended in relation to a shot that was allegedly fired accidentally from a gun he was carrying.

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Births at post-war low in 2025

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Deborah Cater
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
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Il Sole 24 Ore’s 2026 generational quality of life index

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
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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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