Tarquin Parry-Wingfield

 VATICAN CITY - An elderly woman facing eviction from a Vatican-owned property has been granted a three-month extension, following widespread criticism and advocacy from tenant rights organizations. The eviction, initially scheduled despite the 65-year-old woman’s precarious financial and personal situation, sparked outrage due to the perceived lack of compassion from an institution known for its moral advocacy for the vulnerable.

 The property in question is part of the Vatican’s vast real estate holdings, which are often managed with a focus on financial returns.

22 Nov 2024
Tarquin Parry-Wingfield

 ROME - On the evening of Nov. 19 The American University of Rome performed its original theatrical piece “Glimpses of Us.” The play consisted of four scenes, all linked together through the overriding plot line of the stories from a found diary of an clearly adventurous Granny.

22 Nov 2024
Lucia Guerrieri

 ROME – The Minister of Education and Merit in Italy, Giuseppe Valditara, is facing pushback after blaming immigrants for femicides.  

 The death of university student, Giulia Cecchettin, created shock-waves in Italy after her body was found brutally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend Filipo. Since then, the Cecchettin Foundation was created to honor her death and combat gender violence. The Foundation met on November 18 at the Chamber of Deputies in Palazzo Montecitorio.

22 Nov 2024
Michael Mewshaw

 ROME - ​As Italy set off for Malaga to defend its Davis Cup title, some scintillating scenarios raised fans’ expectations. If you believe the press, all eyes focused on Spain and their 22-time Grand Slam winner, Rafael Nadal. For almost two years now, Rafa has been running on fumes. His wins have been few and far between. But in an effort to give him a send-off commensurate with his career, he has been showcased at various tournaments and exhibitions, each rumored to be his last match.

22 Nov 2024
INSIDER NEWSDESK

 ROME - Two men are under investigation for providing Russia with sensitive information on security systems in Rome and Milan, police sources say. 

21 Nov 2024
Insider View

 La salute sessuale è una componente fondamentale del benessere generale, ma spesso viene trascurata o messa in ombra da altri aspetti della salute. La vitalità sessuale è influenzata da vari fattori, tra cui gli ormoni, la circolazione e il benessere psicologico. Problemi come la scarsa libido o la disfunzione erettile (DE) possono avere un impatto significativo sulle relazioni e sulla fiducia in se stessi, rendendo essenziale affrontarli in modo proattivo.

20 Nov 2024
Lucia Guerrieri

ROME - On Saturday November 23, the Sette Ottobre Organization has announced a protest for the elimination of violence against women. The protest will be held at 3pm in Rome outside the Iranian embassy on via Nomentana 361. Signs are encouraged.

20 Nov 2024
INSIDER NEWSDESK

 ROME - On Nov. 14, students and families held a peaceful press conference in front of the Italian Consulate in Istanbul for the nearly 1000 Turkish students who have not been given their visas. All these students now have an urgent problem with many Italian universities closing their registration on Nov. 30, meaning that if the students do not receive their visas by then they will lose their right to register and study. 

20 Nov 2024
INSIDER NEWSDESK

 ROME - The Vittoriano have unveiled the 240,000 euro restorations completed on the marble and bronze statues that decorate the frontal facade of the monument.

 From March 4 2024, the two fountains that decorate either side of the Altare della Patria, as well as the bronze statues that sit on top of the central columns, were cleaned of algae growth and soot from exhaust pollution - a project entirely funded by Italian company Bulgari. 

20 Nov 2024

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