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Mattarella likely to be re-elected President talks about 1946 referendum

Mattarella likely to be re-elected as president this evening

January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella is set to rethink his retirement and stay as head of state. Majority whips said he was willing to be re-elected in an eighth presidential vote Saturday evening.

Berrettini loses semi-final to Nadal. Photo Credit: Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Berrettini falls to Nadal at Australian Open

January 28, 2022January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini couldn’t find the key to unlock Nadal’s weaknesses in his Australian Open semi-final four set loss. Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title.

Presidential election stumbles on. Pictured Elisabetta Casaletti who failed to get majority vote in fifth ballot.

The presidential election remains unresolved after six ballots

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the seemingly never-ending election process for Italy’s next president, actions by both sides of the political spectrum negated any chance of reaching an agreement. The presidential election will continue with up to two ballots per day until a resolution is reached.

Berrettini faces Nadal in Australian Open semi-final

January 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Berrettini is the first Italian to make the semi-finals at the Australian Open. Standing between him and the final is former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal.

Don’t Miss the Jenny Saville Exhibition in Florence until February 20th 2022

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence has become the backdrop to 100 paintings and drawings by Jenny Saville. She is regarded by many to be one of the world’s greatest living figurative painters in the world. The exhibition ends on February 20th.

Quirinale Palazzo scene of the Italian presidential ballot

Italian Presidential Ballot: Groundhog Day as fourth round is inconclusive

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The outcome of Thursday’s vote in the Italian presidential ballot was inconclusive. It became arithmetically impossible to reach the majority needed, well before the end of the count.

Third presidential vote inconclusive

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Wednesday’s presidential vote was inconclusive, just as the first and second were. The fourth ballot tomorrow offers more chance of success as a simple majority of 505 votes is all that is required.

Tobacconists threaten strike aaction over green pass rules

Tobacconists threaten strike action over Green Pass

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tobacconists threaten strike action in protest over the new Green Pass rules which come into effect on 1st February. The president of the Italian Tobacconist Federation (FIT) made the announcement on Monday.

No quorum reached in June 2025 referendum secret ballot underway for new Italian president. Electoral law overhaul

Vote for Italian President remains in deadlock

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The second day of secret ballot has again resulted in a failure to elect a new president. Party leaders are struggling to find a consensus candidate.

Green Pass required for shops from 1st February

Most shops require Covid Green Pass from February 1st

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 1st February, Italy’s ‘basic’ green pass will be required to enter shops and public offices. Prime Minister Mario Draghi signed a new decree confirming the rules on Friday morning.