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Cash payments measure removed from 2023 budget

Budget 2023 amends – cash payments measure removed

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 17 and 18 December 2022, the Government filed three packages of amendments at the Budget Bill 2023. Among the amendments was the controversial cash payments measure.

ECB interest rates increase and put pressure on bonds

ECB interest rates put pressure on Italy’s bonds

December 16, 2022December 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s State bonds came under renewed pressure on Friday after the European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday it was taking a hard line to combat high inflation. The ECB interest rates increased by 0.5%.

French embassy to Holy See opens Villa Bonaparte in Rome to the public

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One of the most breathtaking locations in Rome is opening to the public from January 3rd. Villa Bonaparte, France’s embassy to the Holy See, will open its doors to Romans and tourists.

Meloni makes EU debut and asks for action on energy crisis

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni on Thursday took part in her first European Council since becoming premier in September. She called for EU leaders to agree on measures to address the energy crisis.

Culture bonus to be means tested says Meloni in FB video

18-year-old’s culture bonus to be means tested

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday that the government’s 2023 budget bill will be amended so the €500 bonus given to young people on their 18th birthday to spend on culture-linked items and activities will be means-tested rather than scrapped completely.

Gunman kills three in Rome

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A gunman opened fire on Sunday at a meeting in Rome of owners of properties in a residential complex. He killed three women and injured four other people. One of the murdered was a friend of PM Meloni.

Best train journeys in Italy - cinque terre express

The Best Train Journeys in Italy

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Train travel is undergoing a resurgence post-Covid. We believe these are among the best train journeys in Italy. We recommend you book a window seat and relax as you watch the scenery pass by.

next-generation fighter aircraft artist impression

Italy to join forces in developing next-generation fighter aircraft

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The governments of Italy, the United Kingdom and Japan said on Friday that they have agreed to joinforces “to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft by 2035”.