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The Russian warship Varyag (illustrative photo: CC BY-randychiu, Flickr)

Italian Naval Chief says Russian ships in Med pose risk

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s navy chief says a recent rise in the number of Russian ships in the Mediterranean risked causing incidents in the area.

British campaigner Harry Shindler dies in Italy aged 101

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

World War II veteran Harry Shindler, known for his campaign work on voting rights for British nationals abroad, has died in Italy aged 101.

Unabashed misogyny and homophobia by Senate Speaker La Russa

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Senate Speaker Ignazio La Russa has expressed outright misogynistic and homophobic beliefs in a TV interview. One of the State’s highest officials has since come under fire from opposition politicians.

Meloni visits Bucha in Ukraine and lends Italy's continuing support and aid to Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

Meloni tells Ukrainians in Bucha “You’re not alone”

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Bucha in Ukraine on Tuesday. She paid homage to civilians who were massacred there after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was visibly moved as she heard the stories of the atrocities.

Superbonus scheme ends and businesses fear bankruptcy. Image by Borko Manigoda en Pixabay

Government holds talks over ending ‘Superbonus’

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government held a round of talks today with business associations amid fears that changes it has made to State incentives for building renovation work, known as the ‘Superbonus’, could push many construction firms into bankruptcy and cost thousands of jobs.

Domenico Grimani was born on 19th February 1461

On this day in history: Domenico Grimani born

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Venetian cardinal Domenico Grimani was born on 19th February 1461. His art collection now forms part of the Museo d’Antichità in the Doge’s Palace in Venice.

Year of drought ahead if no rain falls in spring River Po

Italy faces another year of drought after low winter precipitation

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Another year of drought looms for Italy after a winter of low rain and snowfall. Italy’s lakes and rivers are already at summer levels, leading to implications across agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

Berlusconi’s comments lead EPP to cancel Naples event

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European People’s Party (EPP) President, Manfred Weber, said the centre-right group has cancelled an event scheduled to take place in Naples this year. The cancellation is in protest at comments by ex-premier and Forza Italia (FI) leader Silvio Berlusconi criticising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Institue for Wine, Diet and Health promotes mediterranean diet pictured. red wine, fruits, veg, on picnic table

Institute for Wine, Diet and Health introduced in Italy

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new research institute for Wine, Diet and Health (Istituto per la Ricerca su Vino, Alimentazione e Salute) was presented in Rome today.

Berlusconi acquitted in Ruby III trial

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Silvio Berlusconi was acquitted in the Ruby III trial where he was accused of bribing witnesses to lie about the real nature of his bunga bunga parties. Berlusconi always claimed they were elegant soirees.