Deborah Cater

Final Inspector Montalbano novel published in UK

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Andrea Camilleri did not want his crime series continued by another writer. He left the concluding Montalbano novel with his publisher long before his death in 2019. It is now available in the UK.

Italy to host two F1 Grand Prix in 2022

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, Formula 1 unveiled its 2022 Grand Prix race calendar, which features a record-breaking 23 races in 36 weekends. Italy will host two of the races at Imola and Monza.

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Trieste named as one of Europe’s walking wonders

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Guardian (UK) named its 6 walking wonders of Europe – and the beautiful Italian port of Trieste made the list. ItalyNews editor, Deborah Cater, agrees whole-heartedly with the title.

Timeshare company renovating Abruzzo palace

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 18th century Palazzo Ricci in Casoli, Abruzzo is being renovated by timeshare company Viaggio Resorts. It will become 14 residences.

“Sensational” new find at Herculaneum

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A “sensational” new find at Herculaneum is how Culture Minister Dario Franceschini described the partially mutilated skeleton of a 40-45-year-old man. Only a step from the sea and salvation, the discovery may shed new light on the last moments of life in the town in 79AD.

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Protests and strikes as Green Pass work restrictions come into force

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There were widespread protests and strikes in Italy Friday as the Green Pass health pass came into force in all Italian workplaces. Three of Italy’s six major ports saw disruption.

Alitalia grounded as ITA takes to the skies

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alitalia’s final flight took off this afternoon, from Rome to Cagliari. So ends nearly 75 years of history as Italy’s flag carrier. On Friday, ITA will take the place of Alitalia.

Mamma Mia! Mozzarella tops camembert as favourite soft cheese in France

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For the first time, mozzarella outsells camembert in France, delivering a blow to a French gastronomic emblem. Mozzarella sales soared during the pandemic.

Arance Rosso – Sicily’s Blood Oranges

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the microclimate around Mount Etna, Sicily, a special fruit grows. The red oranges, also known as Blood Oranges, are celebrated with a sagra as winter draws to a close.

Shortages and disruption feared with Green Pass rules

Shortages and disruption possible from Friday as strict Green Pass rules commence

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

COVID-19 health passes will be mandatory for all workers in Italy from Friday. Some politicians, unions and businesses fear this will cause shortages and disruption rather than boost inoculations as the government hopes.