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New Italian Prime Minister’s Keynote speech

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In her first keynote speech, the new Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was an underdog who would beat the odds again. She outlined her policy goals to parliament.

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Demonstration planned for Wednesday against Italy-Libya memorandum

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Forty NGOs have urged civil society to demonstrate against the Italy-Libya memorandum. They are organising a demonstration on Wednesday 26th October at 5.30 pm in Rome’s Esquilino square.

Italy's first woman prime minister , Giorgia Meloni, with her government

Italy’s first woman prime minister sworn in

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s first woman prime minister before President Sergio Mattarella on Saturday.

Italian Ambassador to UK unhappy with The Economist’s ‘Britaly’ cover

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Inigo Lambertini, blasted The Economist for recycling stereotypes about Italians on the cover of its latest edition. Focusing on the political chaos in Britain, it employed spaghetti and pizza imagery with Truss as Britannia.

Meloni is set to receive government mandate

Meloni set to receive government mandate this afternoon

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader Giorgia Meloni is set to receive a mandate to form a new government from President Sergio Mattarella. She will visit the presidential palace at 16:30 on Friday.

Square in Udine in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Visit Friuli-Venezia Giulia region and enjoy free travel

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In a bid to encourage more visitors to the region, Friuli-Venezia Giulia tourism board is offering to reimburse traveller’s train fares. There are also complimentary perks – so how can you make the most of them?

Berlusconi and Forza Italia back NAT against Russian invasion says Tajani s

Forza Italia backs NATO against Russian invasion of Ukraine, spokesman says

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Forza Italia backs NATO says the party coordinator Antonio Tajani says the party, including its leader Silvio Berlusconi, are firmly behind NATO and against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This during the European People’s Party (EPP) summit ahead of the European Council.