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Air fares cap in line with EU norms says Transport ministry

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s proposed cap on air fares is in line with European Union norms and is not a breach of free-market rules Italy’s transport ministry said Wednesday. Some airlines have asked the European Commission to intervene in the matter.

Mr Nelson and Mr Barone with their son Milo with Pride message. Credit: Instagram

Gay Canadian couple sue Meloni’s party over image

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A gay Canadian couple are suing Italy PM Giorgia Meloni’s party, Brothers of Italy (FdI), over an image of them with their new-born son which the party used in an anti-surrogacy campaign.

A grid of four Italian banks, which have been hit by a surpprise windfall tax by the government

Windfall tax sends bank shares plummeting

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The share prices of Italian banks plummeted on Tuesday after the government announced on Monday that it was imposing a 40% windfall tax on lenders’ surplus profits.

Omnibus decree will address reforms to taxis, one of which is pictured in an empty Italian square.

Cabinet to examine Omnibus decree over taxis and air transport

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet on Monday is set to examine the so-called Omnibus decree. The decree has measures for a variety of sectors, including taxis and air transport.

Plaque commemorating the Bologna bombing massacre of 1980

Meloni “not happy” about Bologna bombing furore

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PM Giorgia Meloni is “not happy” about a major political row sparked by Marcello De Angelis, the head of communications for the Lazio regional government. De Angelis said three of the far-right terrorists convicted of the 1980 Bologna bombing are innocent.

Different denomination of euro notes, referencing suspension of minimum wage bill

“Shame” – suspension of the minimum wage bill

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Lower House on Thursday approved a motion to suspend for 60 days examination of the minimum wage bill. Opposition MPs shouted “shame” as the suspension of the minimum wage bill was approved.

Unemployment lowest since records began in 2004. Graphic showing people queuing in front of clipboard saying Unemployent Benefits. The Citizens Income beenfit is being stopped for may in Italy

End to Citizens Income allowance for many

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The right-wing Italian government is ending benefits for thousands of families and individuals deemed ‘fit to work’. The Citizens Income allowance will only be for families meeting limited criteria.

Real-term wages are falling. Image relates to minimum wage with hands holding low denomination euro notes and coins.

Minimum wage “discussion” continues amongst politicians

July 22, 2023July 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci came under fire on Friday after saying the minimum wage proposed by opposition parties is a form of welfarism. His solution to low wages: to work.

Tourism Minister is under investigation - Daniela Santanche is alleged to have used false accounting.

Santanchè won’t step down over allegations

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè today reiterated she has still not received official notice of an alleged probe against her. She also insisted she will not step down.

Richard Gere, pictured on board the rescue ship, will appear as a witness at the Open Arms trial against Matteo Salvini.

Richard Gere to appear at Open Arms trial in October

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Actor Richard Gere will be heard as a witness in the Open Arms trial against Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on October 6th, judicial sources said on Friday.