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Italian politicians mourn death of Franco Frattini

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The former Italian foreign minister and current president of the Council of State, Franco Frattini, died Saturday at the age of 65.

Italian tourism made a huge comeback in 2022 but still not at pre-Covid levels

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tourism ‘”roared back” in 2022 but not to pre-COVID levels’, ISTAT said on Friday. The first nine months were positive, but accommodation levels were still down on 2019 figures.

Young Italians killed near Stuttgart – uncle arrested

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

German police are trying to piece together the motive as two young Italians are killed near Stuttgart. It is believed the woman’s uncle is responsible for their murders.

Palermo man arrested for killing an Italian couple in UK

Palermo man arrested for murder in UK

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British police said on 23rd December that a man arrested for killing an Italian couple living in the UK came from Palermo and has mental health issues. The couple were killed with a hammer.

Bologna from the air - the city is now a United Nations University hub

Bologna now one of the UN University hubs

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian city of Bologna is to be the latest location for the new United Nations University. It will monitor and manage changes in the human habitat.

Most popular Italian baby names in 2021

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ISTAT have provided the list of the most popular Italian baby names in 2021. Whilst there are regional differences, the most popular names remain largely unchanged from previous years.

Italy birthrate hits all-time low in modern times

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Last year saw the lowest modern birthrate on record in Italy. Signs show 2022 will likely follow suit.

Ferrante novel to be shown as Netflix series

Ferrante novel to be shown on Netflix

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Elena Ferrante’s latest novel The Lying Lives of Adults will hit Netflix on January 4 as a six-part series written by Ferrante and three others.

Cash payments measure removed from 2023 budget

Budget 2023 amends – cash payments measure removed

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 17 and 18 December 2022, the Government filed three packages of amendments at the Budget Bill 2023. Among the amendments was the controversial cash payments measure.

ECB interest rates increase and put pressure on bonds

ECB interest rates put pressure on Italy’s bonds

December 16, 2022December 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s State bonds came under renewed pressure on Friday after the European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday it was taking a hard line to combat high inflation. The ECB interest rates increased by 0.5%.