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Justice reaches 28 mafiosi

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

The Italian police and courts meted out some justice to Mafiosi and enablers this week. 27 were sentenced to over 200 years in jail, and one of Italy’s most wanted fugitives was arrested at a party.

Campari to buy Courvoisier for deal valued at $1.32billion

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Campari is set to acquire Courvoisier Cognac from the US-Japanese spirits group Beam Suntory in a deal valued at $1.32bn. This represents the largest acquisition by the Italian spirits group, as leading cognac makers, including Courvoisier, report decreased sales due to slowing consumer demand.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Premier Giorgia Meloni, who agreed the Italy-Albania migrant centres deal.

Albanian court suspends ratification of Italy-Albania migrant deal

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he was not concerned about an Albanian court suspending the ratification of the Italy-Albania migrant deal. The plan was to set up to two Italian-run centres in the Adriatic country.

Airbnb agrees to pay tax bill of €576million to Italy

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Short-term rental platform Airbnb announced its agreement to pay €576 million in a tax bill, settling a dispute over alleged evasion.

Retirement aage in pension could be as higha s 71 for young Italians. Image shows older lady sitting on chair in Italian back street.

71 the retirement age for young Italians says report

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Young people in Italy who enter the labour market now will not reach retirement age until they are 71. This is according to the OECD said in its Pensions at a Glance Report released on Wednesday.

Italian tram - transport strike scheduled for Friday

Transport strike scheduled for Friday 15th December

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Trade unions have officially announced a 24-hour public transport strike in Italy on Friday, 15th December. This is the rescheduling of a protest originally planned for 27th November.

Collage of Instagram posts thanking Chiellini for his career

Italy and Juve legend Giorgio Chiellini retires

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgio Chiellini bid farewell to his illustrious football career today, announcing his retirement from the sport. The 39-year-old former Italy and Juventus defender shared the news through social media.

Unparalleled mosaic uncovered in Roman domus. © Handout / ITALIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURE/AFP

Unparalleled mosaic discovered at Ancient Roman residence

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian archaeologists have revealed a sumptuous Roman residence adjacent to the Colosseum. Within is an unparalleled mosaic adorned with shells, marble, and precious glass, according to an announcement by the culture ministry.

Photo by Vigili del FFuoco of low-speed train crash. Image shows the trains hit head on.

17 injured in low-speed train collision

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A low-speed train collision between a Frecciarossa train and a ‘Rock’ regional train occurred on Sunday night. 17 individuals sustained minor injuries.

xcerpt from Raphael's Portrait of Leo X with cardinals Giulio de' Medici (later Pope Clement VII) and Luigi de' Rossi, his first cousins

On this day in history: Pope Leo X born

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Leo X, born on December 11th, 1475, holds a significant place in the history of the Catholic Church and the Renaissance period. As the second son of Lorenzo de’ Medici, ruler of the Florentine Republic, and Clarice Orsini, Leo X ascended to the papal throne in 1513, leaving an indelible mark on the Church […]