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Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi tenders resignation

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi tendered his resignation yesterday to President Sergio Mattarella. It follows the withdrawal of support by the coalition partner Five-Star Movement (M5S).

St Mark's Campanile. Visitors to need to pay the Venice entrance fee if they are not staying overnight.

On this day: Collapse of St Mark’s Campanile, Venice

July 14, 2022July 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 14th July 1902, a pile of rubble lay where the St Mark’s campanile (bell tower) had once stood in Venice. Almost 1,000 years old, the building’s collapse was viewed as a tragedy by Venetians.

Draghi meets President Matterella after M5S snub

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Prime Minister Draghi meets Mattarella after the M5S snub a confidence vote. Draghi previously stated he would not continue without the support of M5S.

On this day in history: Vannozza dei Cattanei born

July 13, 2022July 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 13th July 1442, Vannozza dei Cattanei – mother of Lucrezia and Cesare Borgia – was born in Matua. Vannozza was a figure of influence, providing advice to Pope Alexander VI as well as four children.

EU tells Italy to change defamation laws

EU tells Italy to reform its defamation laws

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission called on Italy to reform its defamation laws to protect journalists from lawsuits seeking to intimidate them.

Draghi government's in danger of collapse

Uncertainty over government’s future

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The future of Prime Minster Mario Draghi’s executive was uncertain on Wednesday as the 5-Star Movement’s (M5S) mulled over its position regarding Thursday’s confidence vote in the Senate on the government’s cost-of-living aid package.

Totti and Blasi announce marriage is over.

Francesco Totti and wife Ilary Blasi split

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following months of rumours, TV presenter Ilary Blasi announced the end of her marriage to AS Roma legend, Francesco Totti. The couple have been married 17 years and have three children together.

Pope Francis in hospital. Seen in wheelchair

Pope talks about possible retirement plans

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Having recently denied he has plans to retire, Pope Francis discussed in a TV interview what he would like to do should he abdicate.

The Food of Italy: Venice – Rice and Peas

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new series from ItalyNewsOnline delving into the culinary delights of Italy. We start in Venice with a basic dish, which has become a staple in many Veneto kitchens, risi e bisi (rice and peas/pea risotto).