Generali under pressure from activist investor
Financial Times: In an unprecedented move for corporate Italy, the insurer is facing calls from UK hedge fund Algebris Investments for reforms to improve the […]
Italy’s Padre Pio ‘faked his stigmata with acid’
Telegraph: Padre Pio, Italy’s most-loved saint, faked his stigmata by pouring carbolic acid on his hands, according to a new book. … leggi tutto (read […]
Walter Smith backs fixture switch
Telegraph: Rangers manager Walter Smith has thrown his weight behind Alex McLeish’s campaign to have the fixtures involving the Old Firm before Scotland’s decisive Euro […]
Italy investigates pasta makers
BBC: Italian pasta makers face an investigation by Italy’s regulator into alleged price fixing of one of the country’s staple foods. … leggi tutto (read […]
Ticket scramble for Italy clash
Scotsman: THE TARTAN Army is preparing for a mass ticket scramble after it was announced only a 'few thousand tickets' for Scotland's must-win game against […]
Prodi accused of interfering with fraud inquiry
Guardian: Italy’s prime minister blamed for derailing fraud investigation which named him and justice minister as suspects. … leggi tutto (read all)
McLeish wins support for rest ahead of Italy decider
Scotsman: ALEX McLeish declared yesterday he had received unanimous support in his plea for two Scottish Premier League matches to be postponed in the week […]
Luciano Pavarotti died in 12million debt
Telegraph: Luciano Pavarotti died with debts of at least 12 million, according to bank statements in Italy. … leggi tutto (read all)
Some Italian businesses defy Mafia calls for payment
International Herald Tribune: An anti-pizzo movement is taking hold in Italy, where some business owners are daring to say no to calls for payments from […]
McLeish will lobby SPL for games to be postponed
Scotsman: SCOTLAND manager Alex McLeish wants Celtic and Rangers to postpone their Clydesdale Bank Premier League fixtures on the weekend before the decisive Euro 2008 […]