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Tolkein exhibition opens 16th November 2023 in Rome

Tolkein exhibition opens in Rome

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A major show on Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien opens tomorrow at the National Gallery of Modern Art (GNAM) in Rome. The Tolkein exhibition and runs until 11th February 2024.

On this day in history: Carlo Emilio Gadda was born

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Carlo Emilio Gadda, Italian novelist, essayist, and engineer, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of the 20th century. Born on November 14, 1893, in Milan, Gadda’s life journey seamlessly merged his engineering prowess with a profound passion for literature.

constitutional changes would pass referendum says Meloni

Yes to presidential changes would win in referendum

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed confidence on Tuesday that if the government’s contentious constitutional reform were to face a referendum, the ‘yes’ vote would prevail.

Italian cuisine> small porchetta on a board. https://www.flickr.com/photos/joshbousel/

The Food of Italy: Central Italy and Porchetta

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy, a haven for food lovers, has a meaty gem in its culinary repertoire – Porchetta. This traditional Italian dish, rooted in central Italy, captures the essence of slow-roasted simplicity and aromatic seasonings, making it a favourite among those who appreciate the beauty of unpretentious yet flavourful cuisine.

Confindustria President Carlo Bonomi says 2024 budget bill is reasonable

2024 budget bill “reasonable” says Confindustria chief

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Confindustria President commented on the government’s 2024 budget bill, deeming it “reasonable” in its focus on aiding low-wage earners. However, he criticised its incompleteness, whilst the Audit Court called it narrow.

Circus lion escapes and wanders streets of Ladispoli

Circus lion escaped onto streets before being recaptured

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday, in the coastal town of Ladispoli, a circus lion escaped, reigniting the debate on the use of wild animals in entertainment.

Italian gastronomy Image by Claudio Lombardi from Pixabay

Italy’s Gastronomy tops 2023 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards

November 12, 2023November 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At an awards ceremony where Italian cuisine and culture was top billing, Italy came out tops for gastronomy in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2023.

Booking.com pays Italian treasury €94million

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Booking.com Bv, a company based in the Netherlands, settled a tax dispute by paying €94million to the treasury through a membership procedure with the Revenue Agency. The resolution addressed the failure to submit VAT declarations for the years 2013 to 2021, preventing potential seizure.

Casal del marmo prisoners will produce high quality pasta. Shown is dried pasta spelling the word pasta

Pasta by Casal del Marmo prisoners

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President of the Lazio Region, Francesco Rocca, and the Secretary of the CEI, Monsignor Giuseppe Baturi, inaugurated an artisan workshop located within the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison complex. The factory will be able to produce 220kg of pasta an hour, which will be sold in some supermarket chains.

Italian police who worked with US authorities to takedown mafia family. Italian police accused of racial profiling by Council of Europe

Italy-US Takedown of Mafia Family

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italy-US takedown of mafia family members is heralded a success. Sixteen individuals believed to be leaders and associates of the Gambino crime family have been apprehended in Italy and the United States.