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On this day in history: Enrico Mattei dies in plane crash

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 27th October 1962, Italy lost one of its most influential post-war figures, Enrico Mattei, in a mysterious plane crash near the village of Bascapè in Lombardy.

Acient Pompeii small house has high-level frescoes

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent discovery in Pompeii reveals a small house intricately decorated with vivid erotic frescoes. Dubbed the House of Phaedra, after the mythical queen of Athens, this residence provides new insights into Pompeii’s architectural styles and the residents’ appreciation for sensual art during the first century AD. The frescoes include striking depictions, such as one […]

Snoopers cloned President Mattarella's email

Snoopers clone Italian President’s email

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A gang of snoopers, allegedly led by former supercop Carmine Gallo and Fondazione Fiera Milano President Enrico Pazzali, reportedly accessed police databases. They aimed to gather sensitive information on business, political, and showbiz figures, according to wiretaps released on Sunday.

Trieste Av Flavio Ricci. Licence: CC BY NC SA 2.0

On this day in history: Trieste becomes part of Italy

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today marks the anniversary of the formal integration of Trieste into the Italian Republic. A pivotal moment in the post-war era, it concluded years of complex territorial disputes over this culturally rich and strategically vital seaport.

Quick Travel Guide: Trieste

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the Adriatic coast near Slovenia, lies Trieste, a unique Italian city combining Mediterranean and Central European cultures. With its Habsburg architecture, cosmopolitan cafés, and seafront charm, Trieste offers travellers a glimpse into its layered past — from Roman roots to a pivotal role in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Here’s our quick travel guide to Trieste.

Italian prisoners of war being led into a barbed-wire enclosure after the Second Battle of El Alamein, November 1942. Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection/Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (digital file no. LC-USZ62-132809)

Government Faces Criticism Over El Alamein Tribute

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government has stirred controversy after commemorating the soldiers who fought for fascist Italy in the 1942 Battle of El Alamein. On the 82nd anniversary of the World War II event, released statements are seen by some as overly sympathetic to the fascist regime.

Florence Museum Staff to Strike Over Contract Dispute

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Staff at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery and other Tuscan museums have announced a strike set for 5th November, following unresolved issues over employment contracts.

Northwest Italy to expect severe bad weather this weekend

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Forecasters on Saturday warned of severe bad weather across parts of Italy this weekend, with the most intense storms expected in the northwest, including parts of the Upper Tyrrhenian coast. Conditions will improve in the Adriatic regions and the South, where sunnier skies are forecast.