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Building hit by Russian missile in Kyiv, Ukraine. Editorial credit: Drop of Light / Shutterstock.com

Draghi updates the senate on Ukraine

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, prime minister Draghi addressed the Italian senate on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He said it “marks a turning point in European history”.

Lazio offers €2,000 to couples to marry this year

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

‘In Lazio with Love’ is an initiative open to Italians and foreigners who are looking to tie the knot in 2022. Aiming to boost the pandemic-hit sector, €2,000 is the encouragement to marry in the Italian region this year.

gas pipeline. Algeria could provide gas suppply solution

Could Algeria Provide More of Italy’s Gas?

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s foreign minister and the country’s top energy CEO are visiting Algeria to discuss gas supply cooperation due to the Ukraine crisis. Governments around western Europe are looking for alternatives to supply from Russia following the latter’s invasion of Ukraine.

Bullet riddled sign in Donbass region. Russia invades Ukraine

Draghi: Russia offensive takes us back to Europe’s darkest days

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, said on Friday the attack by Russia on Ukraine “takes us back to the darkest days of European history”.

Italy removes non-essential travel ban for third countries

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Travellers from non-European countries will be able to enter Italy under the same rules as EU travellers from 1st March. Essentially, the non-essential travel ban will lift.

Kyiv, Ukraine as night falls and air raid sirens sound

Mario Draghi: Putin must “put an end to the bloodshed”

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the horror of the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolded, Italy condemned Russia’s aggression. All political parties were unanimous in condemning the Russian violation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory.

Michelangelo's three pietas to be displayed in Florence. Image is of the pieta in the Vatican.

Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’ united for first time ever

February 23, 2022August 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Opera del Duomo museum has an historic exhibition of Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’. The different versions of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of her son, Jesus, have never been shown together before.

Draghi announces state of emergency will end on 31st March

Italy to end state of emergency on 31st March says Draghi

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At a meeting in Florence today, Prime Minister Mario Draghi told businesspeople Italy will end the state of emergency on 31st March 2022. He promised a gradual return to normality.

Minister warns against standardised food

Italy’s Agriculture Minister warns of standardised food

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Climate crisis risks leading to standardised food, says minister Patuanelli. He was speaking at the “People, Planet, Prosperity” event at the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Wedding bells for Berlusconi?

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The conservative newspaper Libero reported today that Berlusconi is to marry his 32-year-old girlfriend. Marta Fascina is an MP for the right-wing Forza Italia party.