I’m outraged by the normalcy that seemed to have spread to everyone like contagion. I am scandalised by the silence of Europe that has just …
Vatican told to pay taxes as Italy tackles budget crisis
via The Independent: After several years of scandal in which the Catholic Church has faced allegations of financial impropriety, paedophile priests and rumours of plots to …
The Far Right Link Between Norwegian Killer Breivik and Florence Gunman Casseri
via International Business Times, an excellent piece about the commonalities between all right wing fundamentalists currently operating in Europe. From the link: Florence far-right gunman Gianluca …
Global Comment: Is Europe finally giving up on the illusion of democratic representation?
Global Comment: Is Europe finally giving up on the illusion of democratic representation? My latest for Global Comment about the EU, democracy and the rule …
One in five ballerinas at La Scala is anorexic, leading dancer claims
One in five ballerinas at La Scala is anorexic, leading dancer claims From the article: On the eve of the new season at Milan’s La …
My upcoming trip to Italy will be disco inspired
I just finished making the reservations for my trip to Venice at the beginning of September. It’s something I do every couple of years because …
25 Migrants Found Dead in Boat Near Italy Coast
via New York Times Italy’s coast guard found twenty-five bodies in the hold of a boat coming from Libya on Monday. The coast guard officials …