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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 →

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 →

A group of university and college students made a colourful protest in Rome this morning as they rode around the city on their Vespas, Lambrettas and other motorcycles waving the Italian flag in defence of State schools. The students rode … Continue reading →

Due to various personal issues, lack of time, etc etc.  Italy for Beginners is temporarily posting on the tumblr site only; it’s a lazy way of blogging but since most of our stories come from external sources anyway then it’s … Continue reading →

Outspoken Italian government minister Renato Brunetta has announced his idea for giving young people an allowance in order to encourage them to leave home. The money required would be taken away from the old age pensions, stated the minister speaking … Continue reading →

As a British citizen who’s been living in Italy for the best part of 23 years (almost half my life..work it out!) I feel pretty well qualified to write on and comment about Italy and all things Italian, from the … Continue reading →

Well if Fabio Volo can do it then so can I. Stay tuned.