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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.

International Breast Cancer day marked with Jolie mural showing mastectomy scars

Mural of Jolie with mastectomy scars appears in Milan square

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A mural of Angelina Jolie with her mastectomy scars appeared in a Milan square Wednesday to mark International breast cancer day.

Naples cemetery collapse leaves coffins hanging in mid-air

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The second Naples cemetery collapse of this year has left coffins hanging in the air. Critics blame poor management for the event.

Agricultural firms in Tuscany employ migrant workers. Italian agriculture. Agri food chain to receive EU support

Coldiretti report states 53% of Tuscan agricultural firms employ migrant workers

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent report conducted by Italy’s largest agricultural association Coldiretti, titled “Immigrants and Agriculture in the Tuscany Region”, reveals 53% of agricultural firms in Tuscany employ migrant workers.

Italian poverty at all-time high says Caritas

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In their 21st report, Catholic charity Caritas says poverty in 2021 was at an all-time high. They made the announcement on the UN’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Monday.