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October 29, 2008
The Crisis of Italian Universities: A student speaks out
Photo UP (Amedeo Novelli). See complete gallery here
Statale University, Milan: Protesting the new legislation devised by Education Minister Gelmini
Students' protests over government cuts to education are mounting everywhere in Italy. Meanwhile, professors denounce the disastrous financial shortages of the university system.
October 26, 2008
“Salviamo l’Italia”. Demo Diary.
Walter Veltroni spoke to the crowd in Rome on Saturday, October 25.
Acres of people filled Rome’s enormous Circus Maximus to protest the government and listen to the leader of Italy’s Democratic Party Walter Veltroni. Government cuts to...
October 18, 2008
Cappuccino Connoisseur, and Proud of It
Photo from: "Scene di vita italiana a Bensonhurst" (by Luca Fantini)
Nel bicchiere, in vetro or in tazza? Poca or molta schiuma? Boiling or tepid? However you like it, a cappuccino will sure become part of your Dolce Vita in Rome. And can make you...
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