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Anglo American Bookshop - from 9 years ago - in Rome before it had to move.

Anglo American Bookshop in Rome has closed after 70 years

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s Anglo American Bookshop, a cherished institution for the English-speaking community in the capital for over 70 years, has closed its doors permanently this week.

Bad weather alert for Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A wave of bad weather, featuring heavy rain and strong winds, is expected to last until the weekend, particularly affecting the south. Despite this, temperatures are rising.

Ortigia, Sicily. The island was no. 4 in The Tripadvisor Travelleser Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2025 Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/schilirorubino/29814676791

Two Italian destinations in top 10 Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tripadvisor released its 2025 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations earlier this week. Two Italian cities made the top ten, with London taking top spot.

Berrettini out of Australian Open 2025

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini is out of the Australian Open 2025. The world No. 34 was defeated in four sets by Denmark’s Holger Rune (world No. 13).

Fake hospitality reviews to be curbed by draft law. Credit: Photo by Theo McInnes. Courtesy of Vice UK

Draft law to curb fake hospitality reviews

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In a bid to ensure transparency and fairness in the digital age, Italy’s government unveiled a draft law on Tuesday aimed at curbing fake reviews in the hospitality sector, Reuters reported.

Luigi Marconi presents ‘Report on the State of Rights in Italy’ to Chamber of Deputies

Report on the State of Rights in Italy presented to Chamber of Deputies

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The “Report on the State of Rights in Italy” was presented yesterday morning at the Chamber of Deputies. This report, conceived and edited by A Buon Diritto Onlus, chaired by Luigi Manconi, has been published annually since 2014 with support from the Waldensian Church.

Lufthansa agreement finalised

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, Italy and Lufthansa finalised an agreement that sees the German airline acquiring a minority stake in ITA Airways. The state-owned airline, which succeeded Alitalia, will now operate under Lufthansa’s management.

Alberto Trentini who has been detained by Venezuelan authorities

Tajani summons Venezuelan chargé d’affaires

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The family of Alberto Trentini, an Italian NGO worker arrested by Venezuelan authorities on November 15, has called on the Italian government to take urgent diplomatic action for his release.

Vespa Orientalis is threatening Italy's beehives

Bees under threat from Vespa Orientalis

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bees in Italy face a new challenge. The Vespa Orientalis, a hornet native to the Mediterranean, has become a significant threat.

Italian economy headed for a tough year Italian debt misses EU target

Italian economy sends mixed signals

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s business sector has further downgraded its economic outlook, according to the Bank of Italy’s latest Inflation and Growth Expectations Survey, released on Tuesday. Istat also released their note on the Italian economy for November and December.