Surviving an Airport Strike in Italy
5 Mar 2017

Surviving an Airport Strike in Italy

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Last week travelers were affected by an airport strike in Italy.. So what’s new, right? Strikes in Italy are commonplace, part of the lifestyle. They can occur with all modes of transportation, and they do, on a regular basis. During … Continued

Winter Storms Blanket Italy in Snow
8 Jan 2017

Winter Storms Blanket Italy in Snow

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Snow at Greek Theatre in Taormina, Sicily by @giovannicappuccino Winter has definitely arrived in Italy, and the frigid temperatures and yes, even nevicata, snowfall, has reached the mezzogiorno, as far south as Sicily, even at low altitudes, along the coast. … Continued

Italy Announces Paolo Gentiloni as New Prime Minister
11 Dec 2016

Italy Announces Paolo Gentiloni as New Prime Minister

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Photo credit: Ansa.it If you’ve been following Italian politics, you know that Matteo Renzi is out and Paolo Gentiloni is in. Changes in Italian government leaders happen faster than the blink of an eye sometimes, or so it seems. According … Continued

Will Italy Say Si or No to Matteo Renzi’s Referendum?
4 Dec 2016

Will Italy Say Si or No to Matteo Renzi’s Referendum?

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Today is election day in Italy and in a few hours Italians will go to the polls to cast their votes.  Will they say si or no to Matteo Renzi’s referendum to  streamline the parliament?  Voting begins today at 07:00 … Continued

Terremoto in Italia~How to Help the Italy Earthquake Victims
26 Aug 2016

Terremoto in Italia~How to Help the Italy Earthquake Victims

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I’ve been so saddened and torn about the recent earthquake in Italy, and I wanted to post something here. When I read this post by Cristina on Un po’ di pepe~ I think she expressed everything I have been feeling.  … Continued

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