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From angels' to butchers,
The Senegal-born mediators, dubbed the ‘Black Angels', who have been patrolling the city streets in an effort to curb illegal street vending this past summer were recently given a promotion. For having completed ‘a job well done,' the 10 members of …
Florence News
Betancourt bestowed with the Giglio d'Oro,
Last week, Ingrid Betancourt made her first visit to Italy since being freed from captivity. Before making a stop in Florence, she met with members of the Italian parliament and government officials in Rome, as well as Pope Benedict XVI at …
Italy News
The wonders of wine,
When Giovanni de Munari found an eighteen-century recipe hidden behind a shelf in his pharmacy in Asciano, he mixed the ingredients and produced a ‘miracle' potion. The Tuscan pharmacist, who owns one of the oldest apothecary shops in Italy, recreated a …
Italy News
Just married
After 15 years together and a daughter, Lorenzo Cherubini, also known as Jovanotti in the music world, and his companion, Francesca Valiani, tied the knot in Cortona, Arezzo. The high-profile ceremony took place on September 6 in Cortona's fifteenth-century cathedral, Santa …
Italy News
Education overhaul
New initiatives seek to correct' ailing school system
‘The Italian public school system is in a dangerous situation, on the brink of collapse, because 97 percent of the available funds are allocated toward salaries; the quality of education is measured by how you spend the funds available', said education …
Italy News
Rom census sanctioned
European Commission upholds Italy's fingerprinting campaign
The national government's recent launch of a controversial scheme to survey the members of the Rom community living in Italy has been greenlighted by the European Commission (EC). The plan to census illegal gypsy camps was launched in early August and …
Italy News
Make room for prisoners
Justice minister proposes wrist bracelets for convicts
Citing chronic overcrowding in the nation's prisons, justice minister Angelino Alfano recently announced his intention to launch a set of reforms that would take children out of correctional institutes, make use of electronic bracelets for non-dangerous prisoners and send foreign prisoners …
Italy News
Running on fumes
Negotiations in progress to save bankrupt Alitali
Italy's ailing national airline is bankrupt and can no longer guarantee scheduled flights. Without the liquid finds necessary to purchase petrol, thousands of distressed travellers across the world risk being grounded for good. In an effort to avoid collapse, the country's …
Italy News
Back to his roots,
Oscar-winning actor Roberto De Niro is now a member of the Italian electorate. De Niro was granted Italian citizenship in 2006 but had to wait some time until his documents were processed before being given the right to vote in Italy. …
Italy News
Just in time for Xmas,
Silvio Berlusconi will soon make another break into the music world. According to his song-writing partner Mario Apicella, Italy's prime minister is working hard to release his new CD of Neapolitan love songs before the Christmas shopping rush. The compilation will …
Italy News
Cops come out of the closet,
In an effort to fight prejudice and discrimination in the armed forces, a group of gay and lesbian police and military officers have launched an association called Polis Aperta. An inaugural meeting is scheduled in Bologna on September 26, when members …
Sport News
Another bloody Sunday
Italy launches anti-hooligan campaign after fans riot
Some 200 fans caused an estimated 500,000 euros in damages to trains and railway stations in Rome and Naples on August 31, the second day of the Italian Premiership's new season. According to police, a group of Naples supporters travelled to …
Sport News
Midfielder mourns
World Cup champ dedicates two goals to his father-in-law
On August 11, Massimo Pisnoli was found dead with two gunshots wounds to the face and back near the Campoleone train station in southern Lazio. This was no ordinary murder case, however, because Pisnoli was the father-in-law of AS Roma star …
Sport News
The small guys win big
Toro Rosso claims first F1 titl
The Formula One's smallest team made their presence known at a thrilling Italian Grand Prix in Monza on September 14. Thanks to an unexpected win-first in the pole position and then in the title race-by the F1's youngest driver, by Germany's …
Sport News
Bright future for Pennetta
Tennis player climbs the world rankings
Although Puglia-born Flavia Pennetta was ousted in the U.S. Open quarterfinals by Russia's Dinara Safina in two straight sets of 6-2 6-3, she exited the prestigious tourney with her head held high. For the first time in her career, the 26-year-old …
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Monday, May 20, 2013