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International Women’s Day 2023

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For International Women’s Day 2023, we look at thirteen Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

Citizenship wage to be stopped. empty wallet on table

Citizenship wage to be replaced

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government is set to replace the ‘citizenship wage’ minimum-income benefit with a new anti-poverty measure. According to the draft of a bill seen by ANSA, fit-for-work citizens will not be able to claim the benefit.

sale carbon emitting vehicles - car exhaust. Imagen de Andreas Lischka en Pixabay

Postponement of vote on sale of carbon-emitting vehicles “an Italian success”

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni on Friday hailed the decision to postpone a key EU vote on a proposed halt to the sale of carbon-emitting vehicles from 2035 as “an Italian success”.

Meloni with reporters in Abu Dhabi. Government did not hamper rescue of migrants.

Meloni dismisses idea government hampered rescue of migrants

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni dismissed speculation her government hampered rescue operations to save victims of the migrant shipwreck last weekend.

Self-declaration. Geneder LGBT symbol. Image by Freepix

Self-declaration is not enough to be a woman says Meloni

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In an interview, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says self-declaration as a woman is not enough without the biology. Italy’s leading lesbian group agrees with her.

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Water rationing may be a necessity, Minister says

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto said on Friday water rationing may be necessary in some parts of the country because of the severe drought it is suffering.

The Russian warship Varyag (illustrative photo: CC BY-randychiu, Flickr)

Italian Naval Chief says Russian ships in Med pose risk

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s navy chief says a recent rise in the number of Russian ships in the Mediterranean risked causing incidents in the area.

Unabashed misogyny and homophobia by Senate Speaker La Russa

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Senate Speaker Ignazio La Russa has expressed outright misogynistic and homophobic beliefs in a TV interview. One of the State’s highest officials has since come under fire from opposition politicians.

Superbonus scheme ends and businesses fear bankruptcy. Image by Borko Manigoda en Pixabay

Government holds talks over ending ‘Superbonus’

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government held a round of talks today with business associations amid fears that changes it has made to State incentives for building renovation work, known as the ‘Superbonus’, could push many construction firms into bankruptcy and cost thousands of jobs.

Year of drought ahead if no rain falls in spring

Italy faces another year of drought after low winter precipitation

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Another year of drought looms for Italy after a winter of low rain and snowfall. Italy’s lakes and rivers are already at summer levels, leading to implications across agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.