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Image of Giorgia Meloni, Italian PM, wearing a red blazer standing in front of flags.

Meloni praises Puglia and speaks of “busy and important” autumn ahead

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni praises Puglia and speaks of “busy and important” autumn ahead

The autumn is set to be “very busy and important”, Premier Giorgia Meloni said in a statement to the Nuovo Quotidiano di Puglia on Thursday.

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Sardinia from the air Delta Air Lines have started direct New York to Sardinia flights

Air fares cap in line with EU norms says Transport ministry

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Air fares cap in line with EU norms says Transport ministry

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.

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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 on Gay Canadian couple sue Meloni’s party over image

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.

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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 on Windfall tax sends bank shares plummeting

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.

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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 on Cabinet to examine Omnibus decree over taxis and air transport

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.

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Plaque commemorating the Bologna bombing massacre of 1980

Meloni “not happy” about Bologna bombing furore

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni “not happy” about Bologna bombing furore

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.

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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 on “Shame” – suspension of the minimum wage bill

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.

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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 on End to Citizens Income allowance for many

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.

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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 on Minimum wage “discussion” continues amongst politicians

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.

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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 on Santanchè won’t step down over allegations

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.

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Car tax to be abolished in 2027 for small and medium-sized cars and motorcycles. Image credit: Franck Michel's photo, licensed as CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
Blood donors urgently needed. Image credit: Adobe Stock

Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
Pedestrians using phone whilst crossing the road Copyright: © by Westend61 / Maskot,

Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
Espresso could become a UNESCO intangible heritage item

Espresso costs almost 25% more than five years ago

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Umbrian plateau with lentil bloom https://www.flickr.com/photos/andolfato/29656325828/in/photostream/ Under Creative Commons BY_NC 2.0

Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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