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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.

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.