Deborah Cater

Zurich and Singapore - world's most expensive cities

The world’s most expensive cities

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Two killed in Formazza Valley avalanche

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

On this day in history: Pope Gregory XIII born

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Fire brigade rescu people after building collapsed

Residential building collapsed near Rome

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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

Coca Cola – Ferragni collaboration suspended by soft drinks firm

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Father Paolo Benanti new President of AI Commission

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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

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

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

Pozzolo suspended over shooting

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Mother and baby. Motherhood aspiration controversy continues births at lowest number since WW2

Meloni address ‘motherhood aspiration’ row

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni addressed a controversy sparked by one of her MPs, who asserted that motherhood should be the ultimate aspiration for Italian women amid a persistently declining birth rate.

Premier’s end of year press conference

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni held her end of year press conference on Thursday. She said she was “tired” of opposition charges of ‘familism’, reform of bureaucracy is needed, and constitutional reform does not remove power from President, amongst other things.