Just what Prodi and his government are up to is anyone's guess at the moment.  Reforms, or rather changes, are being discussed right left and centre, but the nature of all the proposals seems to change from one day to the next.  Proposals for new taxes or changes to existing taxes seem to come and … [Read more...]

First, I want to say that I know one or two Muslim men, and they are nice blokes. One, our ex-appartment caretaker was a family man, of Egyptian origin. I don't know how devout he was, but his wife dressed traditionally, although she did not wear a veil, so I suppose they were both practicing … [Read more...]