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Is it Really Heartbreak Italy?

Judith Harris

The other day the Italy aficionado and reporter Frank Bruni published a thoughtful article in the New York Times entitled "Italy Breaks Your Heart." His words raised another...

Fred Plotkin. Story of an Endless Love

Giulia Madron

Interview with Fred Plotkin. Expert in Italian culture, especially food, wine and opera. The occasion was the celebration of the month dedicated to the Marche region in New York....

The Face of Many of Us

Bianca Sorminis

About a hundred migrants lost their lives and many more are still missing off the Italian island of Lampedusa, after yet another deadly illegal migrants boat accident.

Berlusconi. The Beginning of the End

Judith Harris

After threatening to torpedo the government, Silvio Berlusconi voted today to continue to share power with the Partito Democratico (PD). The former Premier's surprise about-face,...

“We Still Sit by the Sea Expecting to See Ulysses’ Ship Pass by...”

Vittorio Taviani

Salina as seen through the eyes of renowned film director who for many years has shared a house on the gorgeous Sicilian island with his brother Paolo, inseparable companion in...

Sant'Agata de' Goti and Bill de Blasio

N. L.

Carmine Valentino, the town's mayor said that “Our city is proud to be the hometown of Bill de Blasio's family. We are supportive of his campaign to become New York City's first...

Rainbow Glimmers on the Economic Horizon

Judith Harris

Confindustria has just declared that industrial production bounced up by 0.4% in June this year by comparison with the previous month. Yes, it is a positive note

John R. Phillips is the New US Ambassador to Italy

Giulia Madron

President Obama nominated John R. Phillips as the new US Ambassador in Rome. His grandparents were Italians who emigrated to the United States. Their name was "Filippi," which...

Local Elections Stun Pundits

Judith Harris

Local administrative elections this past Sunday and Monday in Rome and other key cities throughout Italy caught observers by surprise. The turnout was 20% lower than the last...

Giorgo Napolitano Fights the "Fatal Deadlock"

Judith Harris

Despite a generalized sigh of relief, concerns remain that this year's Italian political debacle is not yet over. The newly re-elected President Giorgio Napolitano, 87, speaking...

Beyond Politics, Save the Heritage

Judith Harris

President Giorgio Napolitano has asked ten "sages" to elaborate a list of crucial issues around which the politicians should rally. But whatever they decide, it is a safe bet that...

The Grillini About to Hop into Parliament

Judith Harris

The famous Ides of March of ancient Rome fell on March 15, the day when the tyrannical Julius Caesar was assassinated in the building where the Senate was meeting. His assassin...

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