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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.
SOS HUmanity rescuing asylum seekers at sea. Photo: Max Cavallari / SOS Humanity

Italy stops 35 asylum seekers on NGO ship disembarking

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy stops 35 asylum seekers on NGO ship disembarking

German organisation SOS Humanity’s ship Humanity 1 is first big test of far-right government’s immigration policy. Children, the old and ‘vulnerable’ were allowed off when the boat docked in Sicily. Hundreds of asylum seekers are still at sea on three other rescue ships.

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Off-shore rig for gas drilling

Meloni government to increase gas drilling

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni government to increase gas drilling

As indicated in PM Meloni’s keynote speech, Italy is set to increase gas drilling in the sea, and on-shore. There has been no word so far on tapping the south of Italy’s “paradise of renewable energy sources”.

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activists from Ultima Gnerazione glued under Van Gogh's The Sower in Rome

‘Last Generation’ throw soup on Van Gogh painting in Rome

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on ‘Last Generation’ throw soup on Van Gogh painting in Rome

Climate activists from Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) threw vegetable soup on Van Gogh’s The Sower in Rome’s Palazzo Bonaparte museum on Friday. It is the latest action to bring public attention to the climate crisis.

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NRRP needs revising - euros with italy flag colours

Confindustria head says NRRP recovery plan needs revising

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Confindustria head says NRRP recovery plan needs revising

The president of Italian Industry Association Confindustria has said the post-Covid National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) needs revising.

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Ten facts about Venice

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ten facts about Venice

There are lots of misconceptions around the city of Venice.  Here are ten interesting facts, you may not know about the ethereal city.

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Ponte Vecchio to undergo first major restoration

Florence is freshening up

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Florence is freshening up

Every girl like to look her best and the city of Florence is no different. The city has various restoration projects on the go, and now it’s the turn of the Ponte Vecchio.

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Fascist sympathisers commemorate centenery of the March on Rome

Fascist sympathisers gather in Mussolini’s birthplace

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Fascist sympathisers gather in Mussolini’s birthplace

An estimated 2,000 people marched on Sunday in Predappio, where Italian fascist dictator Mussolini was born and is buried. They marked the centenary of the March on Rome.

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Non-vaccinated medical staff can return to work

Non-vaccinated doctors and nurses to return to work

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Non-vaccinated doctors and nurses to return to work

Italy is ready to end the daily covid bulletin and allow non-vaccinated medical staff to return to work. The shortage of doctors and nurses has had an impact on the decision.

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monza request match postponement after Mari stabbed

Monza request match postponement after Marí stabbed in Milan

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Monza request match postponement after Marí stabbed in Milan

Following the fatal stabbing spree in a Milan supermarket yesterday, Monza football team have requested a match postponement. Pablo Marí, on loan from Arsenal, was one of the people injured in the attack.

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Scantily-clad women pose before Botticelli’s Venus

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Scantily-clad women pose before Botticelli’s Venus

Two young women posed in skimpy outfits in front of Botticelli’s Venus at the Uffizi Gallery. It was a ploy to boost their social media traffic.

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Births at post-war low in 2025

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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
Quality of life across generations in Italy

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

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