Deborah Cater

Yougov survey on climate change shows support for action

European poll on climate change shows many want action

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Many Europeans want climate action but not if it overly affects their lifestyle. A YouGov survey in seven countries tested backing for government and individual action on the climate crisis.

Chinese tourists pose with Leaning tower of Pisa

Chinese tourists return to Italy

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Chinese travellers are returning to Italy. The Italian Tourist Board (ENIT) is expecting around 2million Chinese tourists in 2023.

Mermaid statue in Monopoli causes a stir. Image courtesy of Monopoli Times

Monopoli’s Provocative Mermaid

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The fishing village of Monopoli in Puglia placed a statue of a voluptuous mermaid in one of its squares. The artwork has been described as “too provocative”.

ChatGPT available again in Italy

April 30, 2023June 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ChatGPT was banned by the Italian data-protection authority over privacy concerns. A deadline of 30th April was set to meet certain criteria. OpenAI which makes the software, states it now meets all criteria and ChatGPT is available once again in Italy.

Italy’s President highlights job insecurity ahead of May Day workers’ holiday

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella today highlighted the need to address widespread job insecurity on the Italian labour market ahead of the May Day national holiday dedicated to workers.

Italy and UK enjoy new beginning in relations. Pictured Sunak and Meloni outside number 10

Italy and UK enjoy “new beginning” in bilateral talks

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni told the UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that their bilateral talks at Downing Street today mark a new beginning in relations between Italy and the UK.

Italian National Tourist Board campaign with Botticelli's Venus

Mixed feelings about Italy National Tourist Board’s latest poster girl

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sandro Botticelli’s iconic Venus has been turned into an influencer for the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT). Unveiled last week, the use of the image has received mixed reactions.

Satellite image of Lake Garda April 2023

Lake Garda at lowest level in 70 years

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New satellite data shows Lake Garda in northern Italy is at its lowest level since 1953.

Italians evacuated from Sudan

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

All Italians who wanted to leave Sudan have been evacuated and will arrive in Italy late Monday afternoon, Foreign Minister and Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani said today.

World Book Day – Top 10 Italian Books

April 23, 2023April 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

23rd April is World Book and Copyright Day, coinciding with St. George’s Day, in many places a rose and a book are given as gifts. We look at the top 10 works by Italian authors.