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International Breast Cancer day marked with Jolie mural showing mastectomy scars

Mural of Jolie with mastectomy scars appears in Milan square

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A mural of Angelina Jolie with her mastectomy scars appeared in a Milan square Wednesday to mark International breast cancer day.

Agricultural firms in Tuscany employ migrant workers. Italian agriculture. Agri food chain to receive EU support

Coldiretti report states 53% of Tuscan agricultural firms employ migrant workers

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent report conducted by Italy’s largest agricultural association Coldiretti, titled “Immigrants and Agriculture in the Tuscany Region”, reveals 53% of agricultural firms in Tuscany employ migrant workers.

Italian poverty at all-time high says Caritas

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In their 21st report, Catholic charity Caritas says poverty in 2021 was at an all-time high. They made the announcement on the UN’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Monday.

piazza de duomo where a police car hit pedestrians

Car careers into procession in cathedral square, Florence

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

This afternoon, a police car hit pedestrians during a religious procession in the Piazza Duomo, Florence. Nine people were injured.

'Ndrangheta boss arrested in Fuengirola. Man on floor being arrested

Alleged ‘Ndrangheta boss arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An alleged boss of the Calabrian ‘Ndrangheta mafia was arrested as he went on his morning cycle ride in Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol.

Ultima Generazione revert to road block protests. People sitting in road holding banners stopping traffic.

Climate protestors block roads in Rome

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) group on Friday continued a series of road-block protests in Italian cities. They are highlighting the need to combat the climate crisis.

New government taking shape, though Berlusconi petulant

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The speakers for each of the houses of parliament selected, Berlusconi is seen writing less than flattering notes about Giorgia Meloni. Berlusconi has been complaining about Meloni’s vetoes on his ministerial proposals.

Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre who presided over the opening of Italy's parliament

Holocaust survivor presides over opening of Italy’s new right-wing parliament

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Liliana Segre, a Holocaust survivor, presided over the opening of Italy’s parliament on Thursday. She recalled the dangers of fascism as the most right-wing coalition since World War Two took control of both the upper and lower houses.

'Lady Oil' on boat in Venice. She was jailed for mafai association.

Mafia ringleader ‘Lady Oil’ sentenced to jail

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Anna Bettozzi was sentenced to 13 years and two months in jail on Wednesday. Known as a petrol mafia ringleader ‘Lady Oil’, she was arrested last year for mafia association with ‘Ndrangheta.

meloni smiling at lectern. Government talks still underway

Meloni talking with allies over government formation

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni, the Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader and likely future premier, said she is having a fresh round of talks on Wednesday with her allies on the composition of the new government.