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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.

Flyzone Rome Reborn 4.0 virtual tour of ancient rome

Flyover ancient Rome with the latest virtual reconstruction

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An innovative 3D reconstruction of ancient Rome has been unveiled, allowing users to embark on a virtual journey back in time and explore the vibrant heart of the Roman Empire during its zenith. Rome Reborn 4.0 is a remastered edition of a 27-year-old virtual aerial tour.

Italy to seize €779million from Airbnb for tax evasion

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tax authorities are moving to seize approximately €779 million from Airbnb due to allegations of unpaid taxes owed by landlords using the platform. This development highlights the increased scrutiny surrounding short-term rentals in major cities across Europe and the United States.