Recently the New York Times did a nice article entitled '36 Hours in Naples', which makes interesting reading and is well worth checking out. The trash/rubbish situation is mentioned, but then, in a funny sort of way this typically Italian crisis is increasing the city's profile at a worldwide … [Read more...]
Atac Rome!
April 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
No, not literally! ATAC is the Roman equivalent of Milan's public transport company - ATM. Like ATM, whose site I talked about in my 'A useful site, almost - ATM Milan' post, ATAC also has a site which allows you to calculate routes around Italy's capital.Despite my slightly disparaging … [Read more...]
Rome’s Right New Mayor
April 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The left bashing trend continues in Italy, with Francesco Rutelli, the former deputy prime minister in the recently ousted Prodi government, being beaten at the mayoral polls by the neo-fascist Gianni Alemanno.Rome now has its first right-wing mayor in ages, and the fact that the Romans were ready … [Read more...]
I don’t Think a Lot of Italians Know This – Italy’s Geothermal Power Exploits
April 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Many Italian's criticise their government for not exploiting the abundance of natural resources which exist in Italy to produce energy, and I was inclined to agree with the criticisms until I met Sean the SEO guy of Antezeta.He told me that Italy houses a thriving and efficient geothermal power … [Read more...]
The ICI Question
April 26, 2008 By 2 Comments
ICI, pronounced, approximately, 'eechee' is a little property tax which everybody in Italy who has a house is supposed to pay. It's a funny little tax, and the local Milan council does not even bother to send out reminders. Unlike the in the UK, where a nice little bill will drop through your letter … [Read more...]
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