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Multiple police forces involved in operations targetting mafia activities

Italian police target mafia in multiple operations

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An ongoing operation in Cosenza, jointly conducted by the Carabinieri, the State Police, and the Financial Police, targets the ‘Ndrangheta mafia. 142 suspects were arrested, with most taken to jail whilst others were served with various precautionary measures.

Napolitano loses at Italian open to Jarry

Italian Open: Napolitano says farewell

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s last singles player left the Italian Open tournament yesterday but can be proud of his achievements. Stefano Napolitano came in on a wild card, and proved he was worthy of the offer.

La Sapienza University of Rome which was the highest ranked of the Italina universities by CWUR

Italian universities dropping in CWUR rankings

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s standing in global university education competitiveness has faced a setback, as revealed in the 2024 edition of the rankings published annually by the Center World University Rankings (CWUR).

Napolitano is Italy0s last chance at Italian open. Pictured tennis court and crowd

Napolitano – Italy’s last chance at Italian Open

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

It was always going to be a tough day for Italian players in the singles yesterday. Darderi and Passaro were up against some of the world’s top players. Napolitano plays today.

On this day in history: Cosimo II de’ Medici born

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born in Florence 12th May 1590, Cosimo II de’ Medici, reigned as Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1609 until his untimely demise in 1621. He assumed a largely ceremonial role during his twelve-year tenure, entrusting administrative duties to his ministers, but was patron of physicist Galileo Gallilei.

Italian Birthrate Conference is proving divisive

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ‘States General on Natality’, or birthrate conference, in Rome is proving divisive. On Thursday, the Family Minister was shouted down during her speech, this was followed by clashes with police outside the conference centre on Friday.

March employment rate up

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Istat announced today that Italy’s employment rate reached a record high of 62.1% in March. It rose 0.3% with respect to February.

Only 3 Italians left in the Rome Open

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After two further days of play, the Italian contingent at the Rome Open (Italian Open) has dwindled to only 3 Italians. Two of them play today, facing tough opponents.

Salman Rushdie at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2023. In 2024 at the Turin Book Fair he crticised politicians saying they should have a thicker skin.

Salman Rushie says politicians should grow thicker skin

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At the Turin Book Fair, Salman Rushdie criticised politicians, in particular Giorgia Meloni over her slander case against Roberto Saviano. Rushdie said, “politicians should grow a thicker skin”, also saying Meloni is childish.