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It has been a week filled with excitement in Rome as the Papal Conclave got underway this past Tuesday. All eyes were on Vatican eagerly waiting to see the white smoke signaling that a pope has been elected. And unless you have been living under a rock, you know there is a new Pope! With the ... Read More »
Tag Archives: News
Crash course on the Papal Conclave: 8 Handy Resources
March 11, 2013
The much awaited Papal Conclave will begin tomorrow afternoon and all eyes will be on the Vatican. If you are still not sure about what goes on during the Papal Conclave, here are 8 insightful resources that will give you the A to Z of what it entails. 1. Rome’s Sistine Chapel: 50 fascinating facts – Telegraph ... Read More »
Italy shivers as snowfalls intensify
February 12, 2012
While Rome has not been spared from this cold snap, we are fortunate compared to many other parts of Italy. For example in Tuscany, a friend was not able to venture out of her house for 4 days and areas in Lazio didn’t have electricity. [Read more…] Read More »
Senate Stenographer Paid As Much As King of Spain
January 6, 2012
I have always known those in the political circle here in Italy are well paid. I just didn’t know how well paid they are until I read this article. Shocking but with so many things in Italy, it’s no really a surprise to hear that a stenographer makes €290,000 a year. [Read more…] Read More »
Controversial Christmas tree goes down in Rome
December 8, 2011
In Italy, even the smallest things can get controversial. The fake Christmas tree got my attention this week as I passed by Piazza Venezia but didn’t think much about it. The mayor says it’s too ugly and is replacing it with a real one. My question is whose decision was it to put the fake ... Read More »
Rome still tops for foreign tourists
November 11, 2011
The survey says…. Rome! It’s not a surprise as I often see the Colosseum packed with tourists regardless of the season. Also with so many attractions in one city, there’s no reason not to visit Rome. Guess which city came in second? [Read more…] Read More »
Berlusconi calls confidence vote after budget slip-up
October 13, 2011
The budget for 2011 didn’t get passed and the present government claims that some MPs simply forget to about the vote. If they can’t even remember to vote, how committed are they? [Read more…] Read More »
Berlusconi calls confidence vote after budget slip-up
October 13, 2011
The budget for 2011 didn’t get passed and the present government claims that some MPs simply forget to about the vote. If they can’t even remember to vote, how committed are they? [Read more…] Read More »
Anti-government protests cause disruption across Italy
October 13, 2011
There was a lot of traffic yesterday and there were many people waiting at bus-stops barely knowing what was going on. Via Nazionale in Rome was closed and bus routes were re-routed causing a lot of confusion and traffic. [Read more…] Read More »
Knox, Sollecito acquitted of Kercher’s murder
October 4, 2011
A trial that has been followed very closely by the international media. The appeals court has acquitted the both of them. [Read more…] Read More »