Prodi backs Sarkozy on 'simplified' European treaty
International Herald Tribune: The leaders of Italy and France favored a document that would give the 27-country European Union a stable president, a foreign minister, […]
Italy’s finances threaten rail tunnel plan
Financial Times: Tenders have been opened for a rail tunnel helping to connect Lyon and Turin but Italy’s parlous public finances could be an obstacle […]
Italy opposition ahead in local elections
Reuters: ROME – Italy’s center-right opposition was ahead in local polls but Prime Minister Romano Prodi appeared to have avoided a drubbing in his first […]
In Italy, there’s no ‘without further ado’
Telegraph: How inconsiderate that a prize for the best work of international fiction published in Italy should be conducted in Italian, says Sam Leith. … […]
Rugby round-up
Scotsman: Scotland qualified for day two of the Twickenham Sevens by beating Italy 19-0 and drawing 19-19 with Kenya after being 19-7 down at half-time, […]
Monitor picks: Five things we think you’ll really like
Christian Science Monitor: Tom Hanks sports a ’60s do,’ Italy’s dishwasher sensation, and a ‘Summer Ball’ for young readers. … leggi tutto (read all)
World’s first lung transplant on HIV patient performed
Reuters: MILAN – Doctors in Italy have performed the world’s first lung transplant on an HIV patient, a medical institute in the southern city of […]
Mafia suspect to appear in court
BBC: A mafia murder suspect is to appear in court for the start of extradition proceedings from the UK to Italy. … leggi tutto (read […]
Mafia suspect will be extradited
BBC: An alleged Mafia boss suspected of four murders in Italy agrees to be extradited from the UK. … leggi tutto (read all)