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Celebrating World Pizza Day: A Slice of Italian Culinary Heritage

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today (17th January) is World Pizza Day, a global celebration paying homage to one of Italy’s most iconic and beloved culinary creations – pizza.

Mourinho sacked as manager of Roma

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jose Mourinho is sacked as manager of Roma. He is to be replaced by Daniele De Rossi who is contracted until 30 June 2024.

Pizzeria front, where the woner is believed to have committed suicide after allegedly posting a fake review.

Restaurateur ‘hounded to death’ over fake review

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A restaurateur, Giovanna Pedretti, who faced scrutiny for allegedly posting a fake review to gain publicity for her establishment, has tragically taken her own life amidst a relentless social media backlash.

Russell Crowe will perform at Sanremo 2024

Russell Crowe to make appearance at Sanremo Music Festival

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Russell Crowe, Hollywood actor, is set to make a special appearance as a guest in the 2024 instalment of Italy’s prestigious Sanremo Music Festival, as confirmed by organisers today.

Tourist returns ‘cursed’ pumice stones to Pompeii

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A tourist has returned ‘cursed’ pumice stones, which she attributes to her breast cancer diagnosis, to Pompeii.

Ceiling collapse at wedding reception, 6 seriously injured

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ceiling collapse of an old convent in Pistoia, where a wedding reception was taking place, left six people seriously injured and a further 29 taken to hospital.

Monte Compatri Pantano metro station. A boy was killed in the station's car park

Boy,14, killed at Rome metro station

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ivan Alexandru, a 14-year-old Romanian boy, killed at Pantano metro station on the outskirts of Rome last night, was shot.

Justice Minister Nordio who has decided not to extradite priest to Argentina

Italy refuses to extradite priest to Argentina

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Justice Minister has declined Argentina’s request to extradite a priest accused of crimes against humanity during the country’s military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s.

Sicilian uprising. Palermo revolt of 1848

On this day in history: Sicilian uprising of 1848

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The year 1848 marked a period of profound political upheaval across Europe, with revolutionary fervour spreading like wildfire. In the heart of this movement was the Sicilian uprising on 12th January 1848, a momentous event that played a crucial role in the broader context of Italian unification.

Va6tican merch being shown for first time

Vatican merch for 2025 Jubilee

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For the 2025 Jubilee, the Holy See has entered into the realm of merchandising, introducing an official pilgrim backpack. The official Vatican merch will be available through a number of sites.