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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.

Quirinale Palzzo - office and residence of the Italian president

Secret ballot underway to elect president of Italy

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

Berlusconi dropped out of the running for the new president of Italy this weekend. Lawmakers and regional delegates will vote in a secret ballot for successor to Sergio Mattarella, who steps down on 3 February.

Espresso could become a UNESCO intangible heritage item

Italy wants UNESCO heritage status for espresso coffee

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Created in Turin in the 19th century, espresso coffee is an integral part of the national identity. Italy intends to apply for intangible heritage status for the drink.