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Chinese 'police stations' in Italy say British newspaper

No Chinese ‘police stations’ authorised in Italy

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following an article by British newspaper The Guardian, Italy’s interior minister announced there are no Chinese ‘police stations’ in Italy. The paper claimed 11 of 100 ‘police stations’ operated by Beijing worldwide were in Italy.

Ischia Landslide: last victim’s body recovered

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The body of the 12th and last victim of the recent landslide on Ischia was found Tuesday. It was discovered in the mud near a carpark, where most of the earth from Mt Epomeo hit the town.

FAI protest in Turin ends in violence adn vandalism

Anarchists vandalise Turin during protest

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There was violence and vandalism in Turin on Monday when around 250 anarchists took to the streets. They were protesting in solidarity with jailed members of FAI.

Energy crisis - EU need to do more says Meloni. Image of electricity pylons across countryside

EU must do more on energy says Meloni

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni called on the EU to do more to address the energy crisis faced by Europe.She said it is clear the NRRP is not sufficient and doesn’t factor in the impact of the war in Ukraine.

Gales and torrential rain over the weekend sees Italy picking up the pieces

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Extreme weather over the weekend wreaked havoc on crops. Venice was saved from flooding by the MOSE barriers. A quake, tsunami and eruption also occurred on Stromboli.

Italy is one of the lowest adopters of digital payments

Meloni’s draft budget gives merchants right to refuse low-value digital payments

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In her first budget since becoming Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni included a proposal regarding low-value digital payments. She proposes merchants should have the right to refuse digital payments for transactions below €60.

car-free Sundays in Rome. Man on bike by Colosseum

Traffic-free Sundays in Rome

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As part of Rome’s car-free initiative, tomorrow (4th December) will see restrictions within the city. The aim is to reduce air pollution.

Moroccan street seller given Italian citizenship for saving a doctor.

Moroccan becomes Italian citizen after saving doctor

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 43-year-old Moroccan street seller has become an Italian citizen after his special merits were recognised by the government. He saved a female hospital doctor after she was attacked by a man in Calabria four years ago.

Italy's GDP increased slightly in q3 2022 GDP growth in Q1 2025

Italy’s GDP up but inflation highest in nearly 40 years

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased in the third quarter. The annual inflation rate in November, meanwhile, was stable in relation to the previous month but highest since 1984.