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Italo Svevo as a young man. The author created the anti-hero Zeno

On this day in history: Italo Svevo born

December 19, 2023December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 19th December 1861, the world welcomed one of Italy’s literary pioneers, Aron Ettore Schmitz, better known by his pen name, Italo Svevo. A master of introspection and a keen observer of the human psyche, Svevo’s works remain popular in the Italian canon of literature.

Mattarella addressing the Conference of Italian Ambassadors in the World says there are two main global risks

Climate and war to global risks which threaten world survival – Mattarella

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, President Sergio Mattarella highlighted global risks confronting the world today which pose a threat to its very survival.

Cardinal Becciu who has been imprisoned for financial crimes

Cardinal Becciu convicted of financial crimes

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday, a Vatican court handed down a historic verdict, sentencing Angelo Becciu, a once influential Italian cardinal and former adviser to Pope Francis, to five years and six months in prison for financial crimes. This marked a significant moment, as Becciu became the highest-ranking clergyman in the Catholic Church to face a Vatican criminal […]

Pope Paul III who excommunicated England's King Henry VIII

On this day in history: Pope Paul III excommunicates England’s King Henry VIII

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On December 17, 1538, Pope Paul III proclaimed the excommunication of King Henry VIII of England. However, the dissolution of the monasteries, rather than the king’s divorce of Catherine of Aragon was the final straw leading to his expulsion from the Catholic Church.

House under renovation. The Italian superbonus is criticised by current Premier for cost.

Superbonus cost equivalent of annual healthcare budget says Meloni

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her criticism of the previous government’s contentious ‘Superbonus’ subsidy for eco-friendly home improvements, asserting it drained the state’s funds equivalent to the annual spending on healthcare.

Eike Schmidt who will leav Uffizi Gaalleries and move to Capodimonte National Museum

Schmidt leaves Uffizi and heads to Capodimonte

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Uffizi Galleries director Eike Schmidt is set to bid farewell to Florence as he transitions to a new role at the helm of the Capodimonte Museum in Naples.

Ai generated image showing a train between Venice and Ljubljana with Rialto Bridge in the background

Fast train from Venice to Ljubljana on the cards

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new fast train from Venice to Ljubljana could make it easier to travel between Italy and Slovenia. A test run took place earlier this week.

Italian economy is at a standstill. Image credit : Image by masadepan on Freepik

Italian economy almost at a standstill and debt grows

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian economy is in stagnation and in the fourth quarter of 2023 GDP growth is almost at a standstill, Italy’s leading industrial association Confindustria said today.

Gender-based violence rife in Italy says reprot. Image from Freepix

Human Rights expert criticises Italy over gender-based violence

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A European human rights expert criticised Italy’s management of gender-based violence and discrimination against women in a scathing report. Dunja Mijatovic, commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe, highlighted various concerns, including the revictimisation of victims by Italian courts and police, reduced access to abortion services for women, and Italy’s last-place ranking in […]

Italian Tax Police seize €86.5million from UPS Italia

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 14th December, Italy’s finance police seized approximately 86.5 million euros from UPS Italia, the Italian branch of United Parcel Service (UPS.N), a U.S. package delivery company. The police cited alleged tax fraud and illicit labour practices.