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Mattarella’s Inauguration Brings Ovations, Smiles

“Our goal is to be a people with a true sense of community, who walk with new hope toward a future of serenity and peace,” Italy’s new President Sergio Mattarella, 74, said...

The Eternal Cinematic City. Fellini, Sorrentino, Rome (Part 2)

Alessandro Pugliese

Examining the influence of Fellini on Sorrentino's film "La Grande Bellezza"

Italy - Presidential Election: Blank Ballots on Day One

On Day One of the election for the twelfth president of Italy, the polling opened in the Chamber of Deputies at 3 pm. Four hours later the vote is still being counted, but...

What Therefore [historical forces of emigration] Hath Joined Together, let not [Italian nationals 100 years later] Put Asunder

Anthony Julian Tamburri

As someone who has been teaching a foreign langauge (Italian) since 1972, I am delighted to see the NYC school system will add or expand 40 dual-language programs: Spanish,...

Berlusconi: Back Again Through The Back Door

Judith Harris

Assailed by a hailstorm of legal troubles, one-time Premier and Senator Silvio Berlusconi, 79, was kicked out of the front door of the Senate thirteen months ago. This week...

The Eternal Cinematic City. Fellini, Sorrentino, Rome (Part 1)

Alessandro Pugliese

Examining the influence of Fellini on Sorrentino's film "La Grande Bellezza"

Quirinal Palace Horse Trading Begins

Judith Harris

Former President Giorgio Napolitano left office definitively Jan. 14, returning to his home in Rome’s colorful, ancient Monti quarter, a stone’s throw from Trajan’s Forum....

Tom Ammiano, Standup Politician

George De Stefano

At 73, the "gay Vito Marcantonio" isn't ready to retire

French Terror Spills Over Onto Italy

Judith Harris

As if inevitably the political fallout from the hideous murders and ongoing terror stalemate in France is as great or greater than anywhere else in Europe, save for France itself....

A Potted Guide to Italian Presidents

Judith Harris

It now appears certain that Giorgio Napolitano will resign as of Jan. 14, at the top of Italy’s current political agenda is election of his successor. Before this happens,...

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