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Renzi Opens to Movimento 5 Stelle

Judith Harris

Matteo Renzi's trumpeted agenda for renewal of the Partito Democratico begins with reform of the despised "Porcellum," the "porker" or "pigsty" law, promoted by Silvio Berlusconi, which took effect in December of 2005. By its terms in a national general election the political party which bests the others, even when it has a mere 30% of the vote, walks away with 55% of the Senate and a large percent in the Chamber.

“Trasparency”: Salvatore Emblema in New York

M. M.

The first New York exhibition of Salvatore Emblema on view until January 11 at BOSI Contemporary (48 Orchard Street, Manhattan).

Musings about Giuseppe Verdi and His 200th Anniversary

Steve Acunto *

"I have always found it interesting that people will ask you whether you like Wagner or not, but when it comes to Verdi they will ask which of Verdi’s works you like the most."

The Year of Italian Culture in the U.S.: An Appraisal in New York

Natalia Quintavalle *

It has been a yearlong campaign to promote our country and involve Americans, strengthening old bonds and forging new ones. But now, nearing yearend, we should not forget that every year is the year of Italian culture! So, stay tuned for more!

Migranti di ieri e di oggi

Roberta Michelino

In occasione della Giornata Internazionale sui Migranti, il 18 dicembre si terrà alle Nazioni Unite una discussione sulla fondamentale relazione tra migrazione e sviluppo. Intervista con il Professor A. J. Tamburri, relatore al convegno

Christmas at The Italian Consulate. Just like in Italy.

Roberta Michelino,

The Italian Consulate inaugurated the Christmas season with the exhibition of the “Nativity of Solidarity” and with the participation of the traditional pipers.

A Mayor With a Mission

Giulia Madron

From December 10th to December 12th, Ignazio Marino, Mayor of Rome, was in the US with the mission of promoting the Italian Capital in the world.

December 11, 2013

"What If Godzilla Just a Hug?" Book Signing in Los Angeles

Darrell Fusaro
Fusaro 2013

I'll be there and hope you will be too!

December 11, 2013

Il mandarino è la legalita?

Peppe Voltarelli
Nunzio Germanella Ph

le tribolazioni di un mandarino semplice

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Mandela fought and united, says Letta

Premier Enrico Letta on Tuesday described Nelson Mandela as a "a man who fought and united" and said the former South African president and anti-apartheid leader was a lesson to Europe. 
 
Source: ANSA
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'Ndrangheta mafia trial finds 19 guilty of racketeering

A Turin appeals court on Tuesday issued 19 racketeering convictions with sentences ranging from three to seven and a half years in prison in the so-called ''Albachiara'' (Clear Dawn) operation to dismantle Calabrian 'Ndrangheta mafia cells in the northern region of Piedmont.
 
 
Source: ANsa
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Italy's Matteo Renzi elected new leader of the left

Mr Renzi, 38, took about 68% of the vote, giving him a strong mandate to lead the party into the next election.Supporters hope he can reunite a weakened and divided Democratic Party.The party failed to win a majority in this year's election, leaving PM Enrico Letta to govern in a fragile coalition. 
 
Source: BBC NEWS
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