Deborah Cater

fair and fast justice for Italians says PM

Fair and fast justice in Italy

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fair and fast justice is a priority for the government, Premier Giorgia Meloni and Justice Minister Carlo Nordio said today. They met to discuss his proposed reforms of the justice and wiretapping systems.

Second day of petrol station strike called off

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fegica and Figisc Confcommercio called off the second day of a two-day petrol station strike today. It is for the benefit of the motorists, certainly not the government the unions say.

Wiretap reveals Cosa Nostra has its own constitution

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Cosa Nostra boss arrested on Tuesday says the Sicilian Mafia has a written statute.

Verona amphitheatre damaged by falling star

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The iconic Verona amphitheatre dating from Roman times, the Arena, was damaged by falling Christmas decorations on Monday.

Rail link between Rome and Milan - frecciarossa train

New high-speed rail link between Rome and Milan

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new direct rail link between Rome and Milan will start on Monday, 23rd January. It will link the two cities in under three hours.

Juventus football club hit with points penalty

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The record 36-time Italian champions, Juventus, fall from third to 10th place as a result of the points penalty. This means they could miss out on European football’s next season.

Uffizi 2022 visitors almost at 2019 levels

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Uffizi Gallery complex attracted over four million visitors in 2022. This is just short of the 2019 record visitor levels.

Second Messina Denaro hideout discovered

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police today found a second hideout of Matteo Messina Denaro, the Mafia superboss apprehended on Monday after 30 years on the run.

Polar cyclone hits Italy bringing the Apennines snow

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A polar cyclone has brought storms and gales to Italy, bringing much welcomed snow over the central Apennines where the ski industry has been languishing.