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Gennaro Sangiuliano who is under investigation for embezzlement. Image:

Sangiuliano under investigation by Rome prosecutors

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano is under investigation in Rome for embezzlement and disclosure of official secrets according to reports.

Liliana Segre, senator for life in Italy

On this day in history: Liliana Segre born

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Liliana Segre was born on 10th September 1930, in Milan, Italy, into a Jewish family. Her early childhood was marked by the growing anti-Semitic sentiment and oppressive fascist regime under Benito Mussolini.

Alessandro Giuli sworn in as Culture Minister

Who is Italy’s New Culture Minister?

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alessandro Giuli, Italy’s newly appointed Minister for Culture, is a name that has sparked significant interest both within the country and internationally. With a career that bridges journalism, political commentary, and active involvement in cultural debates, Giuli represents a distinctive figure in Italian politics.

Sangiuliano resigned over his affair with 'advisor' Boccia. Image released by Gennaro Sangiuliano.

Culture Minister Sangiuliano resigned amid scandal

September 7, 2024September 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gennaro Sangiuliano resigned as Italy’s culture minister. His resignation follows a scandal involving an affair with an ‘advisor’.

Maria Rosaria Boccia responds with own interview in La Stampa

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In an interview with La Stampa, Maria Rosaria Boccia has levelled serious accusations against Italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano, alleging impropriety and potential misuse of public funds. The controversy has also drawn in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whom Boccia accuses of “sexist behaviour”.

The Culture Minister with influencer Boccia. The minister admits to an affair with her. Image: Instagram of Boccia

Culture Minister Sangiuliano admits to affair with Boccia

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano admitted on Wednesday night to having a relationship with an alleged advisor, but insisted that he did not pay her or give her access to sensitive information.

Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano and PM Giorgia Meloni. Image: Facebook

Sangiuliano ‘reiterates truth’ to Meloni

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After a meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano stated that he had “reiterated the truth of my statements contained in a letter sent this morning to the newspaper La Stampa.

Boccia with Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano

Boccia – Sangiuliano row rumbles on

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A week ago, there were rumblings that an influencer used as an “advisor” to the culture secretary was party to emails for which she did not have security clearance. Culture Minister Sangiuliano responded to the noise with a letter in today’s La Stampa on the ‘Boccia case’.

GRECO report on corruption in Italy says more needed to be done. Image shows one hand putting money into the hand of another behind their back.

Corruption and Conflicts of Interest still an issue for Italy says GRECO

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy must improve its legislation and adopt “clear and exhaustive” guidelines to prevent conflicts of interest among “people with top executive functions” (PTEFs), a GRECO report stated.