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Flags of Italy and China representing the Silk Road initiative which Italy pulled out of this week.

China responds to Italy leaving Silk Road initiative

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

“The ‘Silk Road’ is a successful initiative and the world’s biggest platform for cooperation betweencountries,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on Thursday.

Restraining order against Guede, pictured in 2015

Restraining order against Guede issued

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A judge conducting preliminary investigations in Viterbo issued a restraining order against Rudy Guede, the 36-year-old Ivorian national convicted of murdering British exchange student Meredith Kercher in Perugia in 2007.

“femicide is a collective defeat”, says Carlo Nordio, Italy's Justice Minister

“Femicide is a collective defeat” says Justice Minister

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, during a parliamentary commission inquiry into femicide and gender violence, said “femicide is a collective defeat”.

Emotionally charged speech by father at Giulia Cecchettin’s funeral

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At Giulia Cecchettin’s funeral, her father said he hoped her death at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Filippo Turetta might be the impetus to work against gender-based violence.

On this day in history: Pope Adrian IV becomes the only English Pope

December 4, 2023December 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Adrian IV, born Nicholas Breakspear in England, stands as a unique figure in the annals of papal history. On 4th December 1154, Nicholas became the only English pope in history.

Image of three medical staff talking. On 5th December 2023 medics will strike in Italy for 24 hours.

Medics strike on 5th December

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In opposition to measures impacting the public health sector, including proposed pension cuts, medics across Italy are preparing for a nationwide 24-hour strike on 5th December.

The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, with Marco Bussone, President of the National Union of Mountain Municipalities, Communities and Bodies

Climate challenge key to Italy’s survival says Mattarella

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella said Monday that Italy’s survival hinged on meeting the challenge posed by the climate crisis as he addressed the national union of mountain communities (UNCEM).

Matilde Malenchini portrait by Vincenzo Camuccini

On this day in history: painter Matilde Malenchini born

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 3rd December 1779 in Livorno, Tuscany, the accomplished painter Matilde Malenchini is celebrated for her depictions of church interiors. However, her artistic journey took a turn towards portrait painting later in life as a means of financial sustenance following the conclusion of her lengthy relationship with Belgian writer Louis de Potter.

Garisenda Tower, the smaller of the iconic two towers of Bologna, faces imminent collapse

Garisenda Tower sealed off amid fears of imminent collapse

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Bologna, both of its renowned 12th Century towers, reminiscent of Pisa’s famous leaning structure, face critical conditions. The Garisenda Tower, tilting at a notable four-degree angle and standing at 47m, has been sealed off amid escalating fears of an imminent collapse.

Giulia Cecchettin: autopsy complete, funeral on Tuesday

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The funeral of Giulia Cecchettin will take place in Padua on Tuesday. This is according to epigraphs posted Saturday morning in Vigonovo, Giulia’s nearby home town.