Deborah Cater

Covid decree passed in parliament as League vote in favour

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Earlier this week, Matteo Salvini’s League party broke ranks backing amendments presented by the opposition Brothers of Italy (FdI) group. Today, the League fell back in line and voted in favour of the Covid decree.

Venice elaborates on plans for tourist tax

Venice mayor announces further details on the city’s tourist tax proposal

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice has long been working out how to control tourism numbers and make the city habitable for locals. Booking via an app, turnstiles and a tourist tax are all in the offing.

Telling the story of Alessandro de’ Medici

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Daphne Di Cinto’s period drama Il Moro focuses on the son of a servant who became the Duke of Florence. Alessandro de’ Medici became the first black head of state in modern western Europe.

US Open – Berrettini battles into quarter-finals

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sixth seed Matteo Berrettini had to work hard Monday at the US Open as he battled past qualifier Oscar Otte 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals in New York for a second time.

700th anniversary celebrations of Dante this weekend in Ravenna

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Sunday 12th September, Ravenna will commemorate the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death. It sees the culmination of celebrations launched a year ago by the President Sergio Mattarella, who symbolically reopened the doors of Dante’s tomb in Ravenna at the end of the restoration.

Casa Don Diana named after murdered priest Father Peppino Diana

Gunfire at centre named after murdered priest

September 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday night gunshots rang out at a centre named after a murdered priest. He had been gunned down by the Comorra in 1994.

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in last Night in Soho which premiered at Venice Film Festival

Venice Film Festival: ‘Last Night in Soho’ inspired by Alfrred Hitchcock and Italian horror director Dario Argento

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British film-maker Edgar Wright said he drew inspiration from the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Italian horror director Dario Argento to depict the dark side of London in his psychological thriller “Last Night in Soho”.

Draghi announces possibility of making covid-19 vaccines mandatory

Draghi: Italy could soon make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Mario Draghi announced on Thursday, that Covid-19 vaccines could soon be mandatory for everyone of eligible age in Italy. It sparked protests from anti-vaxxers.

A farmer has been arrested for illegally diverting water from the aqueduct supplying the basins and gardens of the Royal Palace of Caserta. Image: By Carlo Pelagalli, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52612424

Boom time as Palace of Caserta welcomed 80,000 visitors in August

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There were almost 80,000 visitors in August at the Royal Palace of Caserta. The complex, after registering a large turnout in June and July, saw a boom in mainly Italian tourists but also of many foreigners.