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social workers and their ability to deal with unusual cases under fire in Italy

Watchdog raises concerns over training of social workers

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Watchdog raises concerns over training of social workers

Italy’s national ombudswoman for children has raised concerns about the training of social workers as controversy continues over the case of three children taken into care after living off the grid with their parents in rural Abruzzo.

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Italy top Pool B in WBC

Italy reach WBC quarter-finals after dominant win over Mexico

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy reach WBC quarter-finals after dominant win over Mexico

Italy maintained their perfect record at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with a commanding 9–1 victory over Mexico in Houston on Wednesday, securing first place in Pool B and a place in the quarter-finals.

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Meloni addressing parliament over Iran conflict

Meloni says attack on Iran breached international law

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni says attack on Iran breached international law

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament that recent military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran were conducted outside the framework of international law, while stressing that Italy was not involved in the operation.

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Shar PArk, Erbil By Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=123851954

Drone attack reported at Italian base in Erbil

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Drone attack reported at Italian base in Erbil

An Italian military base in Erbil came under attack on Thursday, Italy’s foreign and defence ministers said, although no personnel were injured.

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Cassation Court gives go ahead for referendum on differentiated autonomy law Referendum on judiciary reform

What does the proposed judiciary reform mean for Italy?

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on What does the proposed judiciary reform mean for Italy?

Italy will vote on 22–23 March in a referendum on a major reform of the country’s judiciary system, a proposal that has triggered intense political debate and deep divisions within the legal profession.

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How the Italian government works. Image shows The Italian parliament in joint session for the inauguration of President Sergio Mattarella (3 February 2022) By Quirinale.it, Attribution, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=114948448

How the Italian Government works

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on How the Italian Government works

Italy has one of Europe’s most complex political systems, combining a parliamentary democracy with strong regional government and a powerful constitutional court. We provide an overview of how the Italian government works.

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Brancacci Chapel will have new entrance and facilities from summer 2026.

Brancacci Chapel access improvements plan approved

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Brancacci Chapel access improvements plan approved

The city council of Florence has approved a project to upgrade the visitor access route to the Brancacci Chapel, one of the most important landmarks of Renaissance art.

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juvenile court l'aquila removes mother from children. British father asks for end to protests

British father in Abruzzo case urges end to protests

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on British father in Abruzzo case urges end to protests

The British father of three children placed in foster care after authorities discovered the family living off the grid in woods in Abruzzo has called for an end to protests linked to the case.

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Venice Biennale art 2026

EU warns Venice Biennale over Russia participation

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on EU warns Venice Biennale over Russia participation

The European Commission has condemned the decision to allow Russia to take part in the 2026 edition of the Venice Biennale. It also warned that EU funding for the event could be withdrawn if the move goes ahead.

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Caravaggio portrait bought by the Italian state. Image credit: Getty Images

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m

The Italian state purchased a rare Caravaggio portrait for €30 million, one of the largest sums it has ever paid for a single artwork.

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Group of children in a kindergarten classroom attending an interactive learning session with teachers. Image credit: Pavel Danilyuk https://www.pexels.com/license/

Meloni defends foreign pupils cap proposal

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Car tax to be abolished in 2027 for small and medium-sized cars and motorcycles. Image credit: Franck Michel's photo, licensed as CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
Blood donors urgently needed. Image credit: Adobe Stock

Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
Pedestrians using phone whilst crossing the road Copyright: © by Westend61 / Maskot,

Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Umbrian plateau with lentil bloom https://www.flickr.com/photos/andolfato/29656325828/in/photostream/ Under Creative Commons BY_NC 2.0

Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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