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ATTACK CAUSED BERLUSCONI PERMANENT HARM
(ANSA) - Rome, February 9 - Premier Silvio Berlusconi suffered permanent physical harm in the attack last December by a mentally unstable man who hit him in the face with a metal statuette after a Milan political rally, medical examiners said Tuesday.
In their report, which may have bearing on the charges facing his attacker, the court-appointed doctors said the premier's broken nose and two chipped teeth had ''permanently impaired his ability to chew''.
JUDGE OKAYS LEGAL AID FOR 'BROKE' MOBSTER
(ANSA) - Palermo, February 9 - One of Italy's mafia superbosses was entitled to claim legal aid on poverty grounds, a Palermo court ruled on Tuesday.
Justice Salvatore Flaccovio acquitted jailed Mafia head Leoluca Bagarella on charges he had lied in order to claim state-funded legal assistance.
The charges arose from a claim for legal aid made by Bagarella when he was standing trial for mafia-related offences in 2004.
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR TO TEHRAN SUMMONED TO FOREIGN MINISTRY
(ANSA) - Tehran, February 9 - The Italian ambassador in Tehran has been summoned by the Iranian foreign ministry to receive a formal protests over remarks made by Premier Silvio Berlusconi during a visit to Israel last week.
Informed local sources who demanded anonymity told the ANSA correspondent in Tehran that Iranian officials were particularly referring to Berlusconi's call in support of the Iranian the opposition and had summoned ambassador Alberto Bradanini on Sunday for an official protest.
PISA TO STAGE 'HAPPENING ' TO REMEMBER KEITH HARING
(ANSA) - Pisa, February 9 - A 'happening' with breakdancers, artists, DJs, video projections, food and wine will be staged here February 16 to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of American artist Keith Haring.
The event is being organised by the city to honor the artist whose last public work has his mural 'Tuttomondo', which he painted here in June 1989 on the rear wall of the convent of the Church of Sant'Antonio.
RACISM DID NOT CAUSE ROSARNO MIGRANT CLASHES, SAY BISHOPS
(ANSA) - Reggio Calabria, February 9 - Calabrian bishops on Tuesday rejected suggestions that racism caused last month's violent clashes in the town of Rosarno between locals and foreign farmhands.
In a statement, the Calabrian Bishops Conference said its members had ''seen no problems of racism on the part of residents''.
The bishops urged media outlets to take heed, suggesting they were ''always ready to use any incident in Calabria to throw mud at us Calabrians and our region''.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
The downside of a trip to Italy can be an hefty mobile phone bill. That is the price for telling your family how magical is the sunset over the Basilica of San Pietro, or describe to your friends how real pizza tastes, in real time.
Overseas mobile fares are expensive, it is unavoidable. Or is it? Say that you have an international calling plan with AT&T: it charges 99 cents a minute to use your mobile phone in Italy. And if you are not a subscriber of the international plan, the rates go up to $1.29 per minute. But what about your data rates?
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Rome is a very good choice for a trip if you are a single woman. The city is quite safe overall and offers a range of entertainment and excitement that can satisfy all your needs.
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Saturnia is an ancient village in the south of Tuscany in the area known as Maremma. Although not yet commercialized, it attracts tourists because of its thermal baths which have been of considerable importance since ancient ages. The village is a little out of the way for most tourists but it does have a few good facilities for travelers. There are a handful of good hotels and Bed & Breakfasts and a few good restaurants and plenty of gelaterias and cafes located around the village.
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Italy is one of the most visited countries in the world, especially by honeymooners. The landscapes, culture and the charm of Italy continues to draw thousands of visitors to the country every year. Italy is rich in history, is known for its beautiful architecture, has plenty of activities and events and has beautiful picturesque villages. Italy is romantic in every way possible. It is known to be a perfect destination for lovers. There are plenty of places to choose from, its art cities, and beautiful islands to the snow covered peaks.
HAITI: ITALY MAY SPEED UP ADOPTION PROCEDURES
(ANSA) - Rome, January 22 - The Italian government would consider placing adoptions if Haitian children by Italian couples on a fast track were asked to do so by the Haitian government, the undersecretary for the family, Carlo Giovanardi, said on Friday.
'NDRANGHETA, 'STATE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED'
(ANSA) - Rome, January 22 - Justice Minister Angelino Alfano on Friday spoke out against the threat from the 'Ndrangheta mafia a day after a car containing explosives was discovered in a Calabrian city where Italian President Giorgio Napolitano was holding anti-mafia talks.
''The State will not let itself be intimidated. The State is stronger than all criminal organisations put together,'' Alfano said.
ITALY 'NOT GOING TO WAIT FOR EU DECISION ON BODY SCANNERS'
(ANSA) - Toledo, January 21 - Italy will go ahead with its plan to install body scanners in major airports even though a common position on the devices by the European Union has yet to firm up, Interior Minister Roberto Maroni said Thursday.
In Spain for a meeting on airport security between EU interior ministers and US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Maroni said Italy was ready to buy 15 of the scanners for use on a trial basis in airports in Rome, Venice and Milan.
''These security measures will be used by trained personal and with respect to passengers' health and privacy,'' Maroni said, responding to concerns that the revealing images generated by the body scanners could represent a violation of privacy.
ROSARNO CLASHES 'NOT JUST ABOUT RACISM', PRESIDENT SAYS
(ANSA) - Reggio Calabria, January 21 - Violent clashes between foreign farmhands and locals in a Calabrian town two weeks ago should not simply be chalked up to racism, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano said on Thursday.
Meeting with officials in Reggio Calabria, Calabria's largest city, he said the situation was complex and cliches should be avoided.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
"Calling himself an "enchanter," Mr. Capossela, one of the cleverest and most eccentric musicians in Italy, spins enigmatic fantasies of both skid row Americana and mythological Italy in a grittily elegant cabaret-jazz style that recalls Tom Waits and Paolo Conte". The New York Times
"Like a mystical cross between Tom Waits and John Cleese, Capossela limns a wry, topsy-turvy musical universe...he is known for captivating theatrical performances". The New Yorker
"Italy's most intriguing musical traveller". Mojo
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
One of Italy's number one recording artists
JOVANOTTI
announces:
"OYEAH" DEBUT US ALBUM RELEASE ON VERVE FORECAST
First North American Tour with Soleluna NY LAB
Italy's number one recording artist Jovanotti announces Oyeah, the debut US album release by the chart topping Tuscan singer, songwriter and rapper for the legendary Verve Forecast label.
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Verbs can be active or passive voice. This means that when the subject of the verb does the action of the verb, we can say the verb is active, alternatively a verb is in the passive voice if the subject has the action of the verb made.
The passive voice (la forma passiva) is a construction in which the direct object becomes the subject and the subject becomes the agent.
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
The historic city of Assisi is dominated by two large medieval castles. The larger castle is known as Rocca Maggiore which is an imposing bastion that looms over the hill town, intimidating potential invaders. The castle as seen today is mainly the work of Cardinal Albornoz, with several later additions by Popes Pius II and Paul III.
Assisi's Rocca Maggiore dominates the entire skyline with its impressive battlements and it is quite popular with visiting tourists.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Do you know where Carnia is in Friuli?
The mountainous territory of Carnia is the part of Friuli which stands astride the border between Austria and Slovenia. Due to its anguished history, often marked by the extreme poverty of my people, Friuli is extremely attached to its land. The Friulian people over the last centuries have therefore learnt what the land has to offer and to use it in the best possible way.
