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Italy to host AI conference during G7 Presidency

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Italy will host a significant AI conference during its presidency of the G7 next year. She made this announcement while addressing the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, UK, on Thursday.

Drawings in Michelangelo' secret hideout under the Medici Chapels in Florence.

Michelangelo’s secret hideout opens this month

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A small room located beneath the Medici Chapels in Florence that is thought to have served as Michelangelo’s secret hideout briefly in 1530 is due to open to the public on a regular basis from November.

Milan floods after bad weather hits Italy

Northern Italy lashed by bad weather

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has experienced another bout of severe bad weather, resulting in further flooding and flash floods triggered by sudden storms. These storms disrupted the unusually mild autumn temperatures, releasing substantial amounts of water that have placed multiple towns and cities in crisis.

Indi Gregory to whom an Italian hospitaal has offered critical care.

Italian hospital offers critical care to British baby

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian hospital has extended an offer to provide critical medical care to eight-month-old Indi Gregory, whose parents recently lost a legal battle in the UK to maintain her life-support, according to campaigners.

A Parmesan, pictured, was Italy's top cheese at the 2023 World Cheese Awards

Success for Italian cheeses at 2023 World Cheese Awards

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

CheeseItaly achieved remarkable success on the global stage, securing a total of 22 awards at the 2023 World Cheese Awards held in Norway. Representing the Italian national cheese team, CheeseItaly took home 5 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze medals.

Constitutional reform – Italy’s “Third Republic”

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Sunday that the Constitutional reform her government wants to introduce will usher in Italy’s “Third Republic”.

Italy gdp projections downgraded by Confindustria

Confindustria downgrades GDP growth projections

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Confindustria research centre has downgraded its GDP growth projections following the tumultuous economic ride of the past three years. The organisations cautions the Italian economy is once again edging towards the modest growth rates that characterised it in previous decades.

Italy abstains in UN vote on Gaza truce. Image from wikimedia under creative commons license

Italy abstains in UN General Assembly vote on Gaza truce

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni stood firm on Saturday, defending the government’s choice to abstain in a United Nations General Assembly vote concerning a resolution for a truce in Gaza. She described it as “the most balanced position” and emphasised that it aligns with the stance of most EU, European, and G7 nations.

MOSE barrier which prevented high tides flooding in Venice

MOSE saves Venice from high tide flooding

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bad weather plagues central-northern Italy, with the MOSE ‘saving’ Venice from high tide flooding and Triestino ending up under water.

Eviction order for sons who won't leave home.

Judge issues eviction order for two men still living with mother

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The tradition of extended family living has deep roots in Italy. However, one determined mother decided to make a stand, after her sons aged 40 and 42 refused to leave home. The judge issued an eviction order.