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Nutella spread on toast with jar in background

Nutella teams up with ANSA to mark 59th anniversary

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The chocolate and hazelnut spread Nutella is joining forces with Italian news agency ANSA to celebrate the spread’s 59th anniversary. There will be 59 limited edition jars.

“Italy can look after itself” says Mattarella

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian politicians respond to French Minister Boone who says they “will watch over the respects of rights and freedom” in Italy. President Mattarella says “Italy can look after itself”.

Vatican Museums where ancient sculptures were damaged

Man damages ancient sculptures at Vatican Museums

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 65-year-old tourist toppled two ancient sculptures at Vatican Museums on Wednesday. He reportedly told museum staff he wanted to see the Pope before throwing the Roman busts to the ground.

Gas updates for Italy

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gas updates: As Draghi tells European counterparts they must face the energy crisis together, Italy’s ecological transition minister signs a new decree.

League want to keep early retirement promise

League wants to retain election promise of early retirement

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At the League federal council in Rome, members of the political party led by Matteo Salvini agreed to stand by fiscal election pledges. These include a flat rate tax and early retirement.

Italy’s president says we must stop pillaging nature to find peace

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, President Sergio Mattarella said the world will not find true peace until humanity stops ransacking the natural world.

Confindustria want new government in power asap

Confindustria wants new government in power ASAP

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Confindustria President Carlo Bonomi on Monday called for a new government to take power as soon as possible. He also wants it to be realistic in its goals.

Italian woman detained in Iran

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The father of Alessia Piperno, an Italian woman detained in Iran, has said the family are extremely worried about her plight. There has been a wave of arrests as people took to the streets following the death in custody of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.

Nine of the best destinations for an autumn break to Italy

October 2, 2022September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Autumn in Italy is a time for gorgeous scenery, divine food and wine, and a great atmosphere. Here are nine of our suggestions for an autumn break to Italy.

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Meloni vows to put Italy’s national interests first at Coldiretti event

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni, leader of far-right party Brothers of Italy (Fdl) and most likely Italy’s next PM, vowed to put Italy’s national interests first in tackling soaring energy costs. However, she says it shouldn’t be seen as nationalistic or populist.