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President Napolitano fails to see clearly
If Italy’s economic and political situation seemed bleak over the past few years, after last month’s elections it’s got even worse. The political deadlock situation after voters failed to elect and overall majority in Parliament has been well documented and … Continue reading
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Panettone’s on the table..
Just to wish any regular or indeed any passing readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2013. I haven’t been blogging here of late as a lot of (other) stuff has been happening in my life (re-starting a university … Continue reading
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Stronger Spain leave Italy disappointed
Most of Italy fell silent as the national football team were thrashed 4-0 by Spain in the Euro 2012 final in Kiev last night. High hopes were pinned on the side after a convincing win against Germany in the semi-finals. … Continue reading
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Exams begin as temperatures soar
It used to be said of the French Education Minster that he could say what French pupils were studying at any given moment such was the uniformity of the system and the national syllabus. The same could also be said … Continue reading
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New earthquake off Adriatic coast
There’s no peace for the people of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy. While minor tremors continue day and night in the area north of Modena, a new quake of 4.5 on the Richter scale was registered just after 6.00 … Continue reading
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Monti arrives in earthquake area
Italian PM Mario Monti arrived in Ferrara last night and will be visiting the areas worst hit by the earthquake which killed seven, leaving thousands without access to their homes. Monti will visit the towns of Sant Agostino and Finale … Continue reading
Lucio Dalla dies
Popular singer and songwriter Lucio Dalla has died in Switzerland of a heart attack. He would have been 69 years old on 4th March. Mr Dalla had just started a new tour and had also participated in the Sanremo Song … Continue reading
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Surprise winner for song competition
Think of a famous Italian song from the past and even non-Italians would come with O Sole Mio, Volare, or even the Pavarotti favourite Nessun Dorma. Not so for viewers of Italian satellite TV programme “Buongiorno Cielo”, who launched a … Continue reading
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Student killed in Trieste
A 23 year old student was crushed to death under a pop concert stage rigging yesterday in an indoor sports hall in Trieste. 20 year old Francesco Pinna was working on the rigging in preparation for a concert by Italian … Continue reading
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Internazionale snapshots
This year’s Internazionale a Ferrara had the usual high quality in speakers and guests and subject matter, with overall satisfaction from the 63,000 people who attended. The only criticism I heard on quality was referred to the films being shown, … Continue reading
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