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Giorgia Meloni - her government has now been in power for one year. 25/9/23

Meloni government – one year anniversary

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A year ago, Italy voted in its first woman premier when Giorgia Meloni led a right-wing coalition to election success. One the first anniversary of the Meloni government, the PM says the country is now more credible at an international level.

Messina Denaro, mafia superboss and long-time fugitive, seen her at his arrest, has died.

Mafia superboss Messina Denaro has died

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One-time top Mafia fugitive Matteo Messina Denaro died in a hospital in L’Aquila on Monday aged 62. He was caught after 30 years on the run in a Palermo cancer clinic in mid-January.

Guardia Costiera, Italian Coastguard, rescues migrants

Hoped to do “better” on immigration – Meloni

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni admits she had hoped to do “better” on controlling irregular migration. She came to power a year ago on the promise of dealing with immigration which has since surged.

Historic centre of Turin looking across the river from behind a statue

Best experiences in Turin, Italy – 2026

September 23, 2023January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Turin, in the beautiful Piedmont region of northern Italy, is often overshadowed by its more illustrious Italian counterparts. However, Turin’s allure lies in its rich history, architectural grandeur, delectable gastronomy, and an inviting cultural identity waiting to be unearthed.

Giorgio Napolitano - two time president of Italy who died on Friday 22nd September 2023

Day of mourning for Napolitano funeral

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgio Napolitano, the first former Communist to rise to Italy’s presidency, died on Friday, the Quirinal presidential palace said. Napolitano served as president for two terms. His funeral will be held on 26th September, and Italy will hold a day of mourning.

Row over Egyptian Museum director fuels debate over culture

September 21, 2023September 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier Minister Matteo Salvini’s League party is demanding the resignation of Christian Greco, Egyptian Museum director. His ‘crime’ giving a discount in the past to Muslim visitors.

Passalacqua winner of the World's 50 Best Hotels list. Showing the view of Lake Como from the pool

Italy dominates World’s 50 Best Hotels list

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 19th September, the World’s 50 Best Hotels list was revealed. Topping the list was the luxury Lake Como hotel, Passalacqua.

Four Italian universities make top 100 QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Four of Italy’s universities and polytechnics made it into the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024. Politecnico di Milano placed highest of the four at no. 47.

Meloni at UN Assembly in New York where she said "I will not allow Italy to become Europe's refugee camp".

Italy won’t be Europe’s refugee camp – Meloni

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, a total of 460 migrants and refugees landed on Lampedusa in 14 separate groups. Meanwhile in New York, PM Giorgia Meloni told the United Nations General Assembly, “I will not allow Italy to become Europe’s refugee camp”.

NRRP on course following Italy’s revision of the plan

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The third instalment of Italy’s post-COVID EU-funded National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) will be disbursed soon, on time, a European Commission spokesperson said Tuesday.