When Piedmontese forces ended papal rule by occupying Rome in 1870, many resentful Romans referred to them not only as ‘Piedmontese’ but ’Italians’.

 It indicated the difference they felt from the  ‘inferior’ invaders.  Previously Rome had been not been just a national but a world capital.

COSENZA - The 12th edition of the 'Premio per la Cultura Mediterranea' took place on Friday night at the Alfonso Rendano theatre in Cosenza.

 Throughout the evening, the importance of celebrating a Mediterranean identity was emphasised, with many on-stage theatrical and musical performances showcasing Mediterranean culture.

 The prize winners, recognised for their contributions to the promotion of this culture, were as follows:

 Sezione Società Civile: Nilüfer Göle 

 Sezione Scienze dell'Uomo: Sergio Luzzatto

 Sezione Narrativa: Fernando Aramburu

ROME – On Wednesday night, both Napoli and Inter Milan won their Champions League group matches by a one goal margin, maintaining unbeaten starts to their campaigns.

 At the San Paolo stadium, Napoli faced a Liverpool side who have made a bright start to their Premier League title hopes, staying unbeaten in the league, win just one draw. However, the Reds looked below-par in Naples, as Napoli controlled the game having 14 shots, to Liverpool’s four.

 MARINO - It’s been described by some as a Bacchanalian party and it’s not hard to see why Marino’s annual Sagra dell’Uva or Grape Festival has acquired that label.  Located in the wine-growing Castelli Romani area south of Rome, Marino plays host to four days of festivities whose highlight occurs when two of the town’s fountains start flowing with wine rather than water which is then distributed freely among the crowds. This year’s festival, the 94^th edition, is taking place from Friday Oct. 5 to Monday Oct. 8.