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Three dead and six missing after explosion on Sicily

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three people died and six are missing after an explosion on Sicily caused multiple residential buildings to collapse on Sunday. Two women were recovered alive.

Rome ranks bottom in worst cities for expats

Milan and Rome – the two worst cities for expats in the world

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to the Expat City Ranking 2021 by InterNations, two of the worst cities for expats worldwide are in Italy. Rome props up the table with Milan only one place ahead of it. So why did they score so poorly?

Church apologises over Bishop’s ‘outburst’ regarding Santa Claus

December 11, 2021December 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A bishop in Sicily wrecks Christmas for children say parents. He stunned the congregation, including many small children, by saying Santa Claus is not real. He was focusing on the historical person St. Nicholas.

Berlusconi bidding for Italian presidency

Berlusconi aims for Italian presidency

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister whose behaviour and personality divides the population, is bidding for the Italian presidency. Ill health, scandals and his advanced age are not deterring the politician and businessman from pursuing his dream.

On this day in history: Carlo Ponti born

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Film producer Carlo Ponti married Sophia Loren not once but twice. He produced many iconic Italian films. He was born on 11th December 1912.

Which were the most popular Google searches in Italy this year?

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The annual Google report highlights the searches that trended in 2021. Putting covid-related terms into its own category, it seems the Italian love of sport has not been dampened. Let’s check out the most searched terms in Italy this year.

TIM looks to reduce payment to DAZN

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Telecom Italia (TIM) wants to cut the cost a deal with DAZN for its sports streaming service after it yielded lower revenues than expected.

Italy fines Amazon €1.13billion

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s antitrust authority today (9th December, 2021) fined Amazon €1.13 billion. It says the online vendor exploits its position against independent sellers, in contravention of EU competition rules.

Eau de Cologne creator Johann Maria Farina

On this day in history: Perfumier Johann Maria Farina born

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Johann Maria Farina, the Italian perfumier, was born on 8th December, 1685. He invented the fragrance, Eau de Cologne.

Egyptian court releases Patrick Zaki

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Patrick Zaki was arrested in Cairo in February 2020 for ‘spreading fake news’ in an article over the plight of Christians in Egypt. His trial will now take place on February 1st 2022.