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Tag Archives: News
Confidence Vote for Budget 4.0 – VAT Hike, Levy on Top Earners
September 8, 2011
With the VAT hike of 1% (from 20% to 21%), I wonder if retailers will increase prices by even more than 1%. We just have to see what happens and hope it won’t be as bad as when Italy switched to Euros. It’s the end-consumer who eventually bears this cost. [Read more…] Read More »
Rome Fountain Vandal Arrested
September 5, 2011
When I first saw the video of the fountain being vandalized, I was shocked. It’s a disgrace that people would consider destroying such magnificent work of art just to get attention to their personal problems. Glad the police caught the culprit! [Read more…] Read More »
No letup in Italy’s heat wave
August 25, 2011
This heat wave has been very tough with temperatures well above average in many cities including Rome. It’s expected to last until the end of the week. I sincerely hope so because it’s impossible to be outdoors. [Read more…] Read More »
First Halal Mozzarella Presented in Campania
August 22, 2011
I didn’t know the mozzarella wasn’t halal until I saw this post. There is a big market out there and the producer will see the benefits really soon. [Read more…] 35QQFEA9CJEQ Read More »
Italians brace for 40-degree heatwave
August 19, 2011
Yes I am bracing alright! A few days ago it was 36C and I was already complaining how hot it is. At 40-degree goodness know what I will say. If you are out and about sightseeing in the cities mentioned, please bring a bottle of water with you. [Read more…] Read More »
Bossi apologises for calling fellow minister ‘dwarf’
August 19, 2011
I usually don’t follow Italian politics but when I heard this, I was shocked that a Minister could be so un-PC to call a colleague a “dwarf”. Actually, I should know better and never be shocked as to what happens in the political arena. All I can say is “Welcome To Italy!” Ok, he has ... Read More »
Italy on ‘right track’ after beating world champs Spain
August 12, 2011
We were watching this match from half time and I was surprised to see that it was 1-1 at that time. To be fair, the goal that Italy scored touched a defender so there was some luck involved too. They play again tonight and let’s see if Italy is really on the right track. [Read ... Read More »
Swimming: Pellegrini double gold again
July 28, 2011
Congratulations to Federica Pellegrini on an outstanding performance in the World Swimming Championships in Shanghai [read more…] Read More »
Italian minister says no risk from deadly bacteria
June 4, 2011
Fazio advises consumers to ‘stay calm’ and I agree with this statement. I am still eating salad and fresh tomatoes. Taking the usual steps to make sure they are cleaned properly. [Read more…] Read More »