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Vasari Corridor as seen from opposite side of river Arno as it reaches the Ponte Vecchio.

Vasari Corridor, Florence damaged by stupid German tourists

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

And so it continues. Now two German tourists have been arrested over vandalism of the Vasari Corridor in Florence. Their act was captured on camera.

Minister of defence, Guido Crossetto, says Starlink system talks are suspended. Crosetto blasts Israel for firing on UNIFIL convoy

Mistake to turn Vannacci into a martyr for free speech – Crosetto

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Tuesday, Italy’s defence top brass had made a mistake in sacking an anti-gay general. The minister had ordered disciplinary proceedings against him, now he feels that have turned him into a martyr for free speech.

Carlo Mazzone, ex-Ascoli and Roma coach dies aged 86

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Football: Ex Ascoli and Roma boss Carlo Mazzone, has died at the age of 86. He held the record for the most games managed – 792.

The Trevi Fountain in Rome. By Diliff - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3943681

Vandal tourists strike again

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Once again tourists in Italy have shown a complete disregard the country’s cultural heritage. The Tourism Minister labels them vandal tourists.

Beach in Vlore, Albania. Golden sands, blue sea and hills rising from the side of the beach. Image by Valter Zhara on Pexels

Albania is the new hot spot for Italian tourists

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PM Giorgia Meloni heads to Albania to find out why Italians are giving Puglia the boot for the neighbouring country. She also picks up an unpaid restaurant bill.

Image shows General Vannacci saluting in uniform

General Vannacci sacked for comments in his book

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

General Vannacci was removed as head of the Military Geographical Institute in Florence after the controversy surrounding his book. Within the book he wrote that homosexuals were “not normal”.

Iage of Genreal Roberto Vanacci in uniform. The homophobic general faces the wrath of the Defence Ministry

Defence Minister promises action against homophobic General

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto on Thursday promised disciplinary action against a homophobic general for remarks made in a self-published book. The General concerned also lashed out at feminism and environmentalism, among other issues.

Image of Giorgia Meloni, Italian PM, wearing a red blazer standing in front of flags.

Meloni praises Puglia and speaks of “busy and important” autumn ahead

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The autumn is set to be “very busy and important”, Premier Giorgia Meloni said in a statement to the Nuovo Quotidiano di Puglia on Thursday.

Sardinia from the air Delta Air Lines have started direct New York to Sardinia flights

Air fares cap in line with EU norms says Transport ministry

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s proposed cap on air fares is in line with European Union norms and is not a breach of free-market rules Italy’s transport ministry said Wednesday. Some airlines have asked the European Commission to intervene in the matter.

Siena Palio - image shows the horses racing in the Palio from 2006. A grey horse is narrowlung in front

A riderless horse wins the Siena Palio

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A ‘scosso’ – riderless horse – from the Oca (Goose) contrada won the Siena Palio devoted to Our Lady of the Assumption last night. It was the historic district’s second win in the iconic medieval bareback race since July last year.