Deborah Cater

On this day in history: death of Renaissance sculptor Donatello

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Early Renaissance sculptor Donatello died on 12th December, 1466 in Florence. More than five centuries later, his works remain central to Italy’s artistic heritage and are still visible across the country.

Restored Madonna del Latte unveiled in Florence

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A fourteenth-century fresco depicting the Madonna del Latte has returned to public view in Florence following a major restoration.

University Minister Anna Maria Bernini (pictured) clashes with medical students

Minister clashes with medical students in Rome

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s minister for universities and research, Anna Maria Bernini, clashed with medical students during a public event in Rome on Thursday.

Gedi proposed sale of La Stampa and La Repubblica. Image shows front covers of the two papers

Government steps in over Gedi newspaper sale

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s government has intervened in talks over the proposed sale by Gedi of La Repubblica and La Stampa, two of the country’s most influential newspapers.

Ilva plant, 2007 Image by Alberto Vaccaro via flickr.com under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Two takeover bids for Acciaierie d’Italia

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Extraordinary commissioners at Acciaierie d’Italia (ADI) have received two takeover bids for the troubled steel group, which includes the former ILVA plants in Taranto. The announcement came on Friday, marking a potential turning point for one of Italy’s most contentious industrial assets.

Prosecutors launch appeal over Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

Supreme Court postpones Salvini Open Arms appeal

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s supreme Court of Cassation has postponed to 17 December a hearing on the per saltum appeal filed by the Palermo Prosecutor’s Office against the acquittal of Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini in the Open Arms case.

A second Rome high school has rape list on bathroom wall. Image shows graffiti of lista stupri

“Rape List” found in second Rome High School

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME — A disturbing “rape list” naming female students has surfaced in a second Rome high school, reigniting shock across Italy and intensifying debate over gender-based violence and the culture of sexism in schools.

Meloni ranked fourth on Forbes’ 2025 List

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been named the fourth most powerful woman in the world on Forbes magazine’s 2025 ranking of the 100 Most Powerful Women, slipping one position from her No. 3 spot in previous years. Her place was taken by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who entered the list at No. 3 after […]

milan urban planning investigation - apartment block seized. Image shows apartment block under construction in Milan

Luxury Milan apartment block seized in urban planning probe

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

MILAN — Italian authorities on Thursday seized a luxury residential complex in Milan’s historic Brera district as part of a sprawling urban planning investigation that has already ensnared senior officials and high-profile figures in the city’s construction and architectural world.