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Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni. © Filippo Attili, Palazzo Chigi press office via AFP Meloni will visit US President Trump on 17th April to discuss tariffs

Giorgia Meloni Meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Giorgia Meloni Meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Giorgia Meloni paid an unannounced visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday. The meeting shows Meloni’s intention to strengthen Italy’s diplomatic ties with the United States.

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Sardinian governor Alessandra Todde who has been disqualified from office due to irregularities with election expenses. Todde appeal continues

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde Appeals Disqualification Ruling

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde Appeals Disqualification Ruling

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde has vowed to continue her role despite a court ruling to disqualify her. The Regional Election Commission of the Court of Appeal ruled she breached election expense rules during her February campaign.

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Celecilia Sala, Italian journalist. Credit: ANDREA MEROLA AFP

Italy working with US and Iran to attain release of Cecilia Sala

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy working with US and Iran to attain release of Cecilia Sala

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala remains detained in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison under harsh conditions, following her arrest on 16 December, 2024. Sala, a 29-year-old freelance correspondent for Il Foglio and podcaster for Chora News, was accused of breaching Islamic law.

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The italian President whose New Year address soke about the need for peace

Italian President’s New Year address

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian President’s New Year address

President Sergio Mattarella stressed the urgency of peace in his New Year address on Tuesday evening, broadcast live nationwide.

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Finance Minister Giorgetti who defended the Senate approved 2025 budget. He has slammed EU budget rules as stupid and seseless. Budget bill for 2026 has amendments

Senate Approves 2025 Budget

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Senate Approves 2025 Budget

On Saturday, the Italian Senate passed the 2025 budget bill after a confidence vote requested by the government. It is now officially law. The €30 billion package, hailed by the government as “prudent” and “balanced,” has sparked sharp criticism from the centre-left opposition and dissent within the ruling coalition.

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Still from Giorgia Meloni's Christmas message. Credit: Facebook

Meloni’s Christmas Message

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni’s Christmas Message

In her Christmas message on Tuesday, Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed her commitment to making Italy stronger.

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The 2025 Budget has been passed in the Lower House. Image - Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance. Image credit: By Nicholas Gemini - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19238297

Lower House Approves 2025 Budget Bill

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Lower House Approves 2025 Budget Bill

Italy’s Lower House approved the 2025 budget bill late on Friday with 211 votes in favour and 117 against. The package, totalling €30 billion in new measures, now heads to the Senate for final approval, expected on 28 December.

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Salvini proposes bill for Italy to exit WHO

Salvini Calls for Justice Reform Following Open Arms Acquittal

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Salvini Calls for Justice Reform Following Open Arms Acquittal

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday reiterated the need for a judicial reform to separate judges’ and prosecutors’ career paths. His comments followed his Open Arms acquittal in Palermo on Friday.

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Salvini in Palermo for Open Arms trial verdict

Salvini awaits verdict in Open Arms trial

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Salvini awaits verdict in Open Arms trial

Matteo Salvini expressed pride in his decisions before attending the Open Arms trial at Palermo’s Pagliarelli prison.

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Boschi and Renzi cleared of wrongdoing in the Open Foundation case

Renzi and Others Acquitted in Open Foundation Case

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Renzi and Others Acquitted in Open Foundation Case

Former premier Matteo Renzi, leader of Italia Viva (IV), was acquitted in Florence on Thursday over alleged Open foundation financial irregularities.

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Binge drinking: 4.5 million Italians indulge

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Deborah Cater
electric scooters require insurance and a targhino Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters

Insurance required for electric scooters from May

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah Cater
What's behind the tradition of the pesce d'aprile? Image shows someone sticking a colourful paper fish to the back of another.

Pesce d’Aprile: How Italy does April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
The Italian populat5ion remains stable only due to immigration. Births in 2025 were almost half the number of deaths.

Italy’s birthrate continues to fall while population remains stable

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah Cater
Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Deborah Cater

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