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Palestra Grande at Pompeii where the G7 Culture Summit will be held. Credit: Pompeii Sites

G7 Culture Summit will be held at Pompeii

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The upcoming G7 Culture Summit will feature events in Pompeii, according to the city’s Mayor, Carmine Lo Sapio.

Gran Sasso raid, Hotel Campo Imperatore from which Musolini was rescued in a daring mission

On this day in history: Gran Sasso Raid – Mussolini’s Dramatic Rescue

September 12, 2024September 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 12th September 1943, one of the most daring rescue missions of World War II unfolded in the heart of the Italian mountains. The Gran Sasso raid, also known as “Operation Eiche” (Operation Oak), saw German forces launch a high-risk mission to rescue the deposed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini from captivity.

The MAXXI museum in Rome. Francisco Anzola from United States This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License. Wikipedia

Historian Bruni appointed interim president of MAXXI

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art historian and journalist Maria Emanuela Bruni has been appointed interim president of Rome’s MAXXI contemporary art museum. This follows the appointment of its former head, Alessandro Giuli, as culture minister last week. The board of the MAXXI Foundation announced the decision on Wednesday night.

Italy has the oldest doctors in Europe. Image shows old male doctor. Credit: POPROTSKIY ALEXEY / Fotolia

Italy has oldest doctors in Europe

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has the oldest doctors in Europe, with 55% aged over 55. Retirements are expected to peak in 2025, the Italian Geriatric Society Hospital and Territory (SIGOT) warned on Wednesday.

Parents with children. Image: https://freerangestock.com/

Giorgetti proposes changes to tax deductions to support families

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government is considering changes to tax deductions that would provide greater benefits to families with more dependent children, regardless of their income level. This proposal might involve removing or revising some existing tax deductions for individuals without children to increase those available for families with children.

Italy falls short regarding investment in education

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The OECD’s Education at a Glance 2024 report offers a comprehensive overview of the state of education worldwide. Italy has improved in some areas but there is still a large gender gap post-education, and lack of investment in education, particularly early childhood education.

Portrait of Ulisse Aldrovandi. Image: Wikipedia Agostino Carracci - http://www.museopalazzopoggi.unibo.it//poggi_eng/palazzo/foto/prot

On this day in history: Naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi born

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 11th September 1522, Ulisse Aldrovandi, a pivotal figure in the history of natural sciences, was born in Bologna. He established the first botanical garden in Bologna, now known as the Orto Botanico dell’Università di Bologna.

Gennaro Sangiuliano who is under investigation for embezzlement. Image:

Sangiuliano under investigation by Rome prosecutors

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano is under investigation in Rome for embezzlement and disclosure of official secrets according to reports.

Liliana Segre, senator for life in Italy

On this day in history: Liliana Segre born

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Liliana Segre was born on 10th September 1930, in Milan, Italy, into a Jewish family. Her early childhood was marked by the growing anti-Semitic sentiment and oppressive fascist regime under Benito Mussolini.

Pedro Almodovar with Golden Lion. Image: @variety on X

Venice Film Festival Golden Lion – Pedro Almodóvar

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 81st Venice Film Festival has drawn to a close events ending in a triumphant Golden Lion win for Pedro Almodóvar. The festival’s Competition jury, led by Isabelle Huppert, awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door.