I don't know. I think politicians should be people we look up to. People who set an example to us all, not crooked rip off merchants.Now, it may come as some surprise to hear that I'm not on about the latest corruption scandal flooding the pages of the Italian newspapers. No, instead … [Read more...]
The UK is Sicker than Italy
July 1, 2008 By 19 Comments
Over on Man of Roma's thoughtful blog, I made a bold statement. What I said is that the UK is in a greater state of decline than Italy.Now, I can't go around saying things like this without giving some evidence, so here it is.Senseless violence - stories of knifings and shootings seem to be an … [Read more...]
Sub-prime crisis Italian style?
October 7, 2007 By Leave a Comment
By now, most of the world has heard of the crisis in the sub-prime mortgage market in the United States. Many will also know about what appeared to be the near collapse of a major British lending institution, the Northern Rock.But what about the possibility of a similar crisis occurring in other … [Read more...]
British Embassies and Consulates in Italy.
September 1, 2007 By
Addresses and contact details. BRITISH EMBASSY IN ITALY Via XX Settembre 80 I-00187 ROMA RM Tel. (+39) 06 4220 0001 - Fax +39 06 42202335 Out of office hours: (+39) 06 4220 2603 e-mail: management.rome@fco.gov.uk www.britain.itOpening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 (Sep-Jul), 08:00-14:00 (Aug) - … [Read more...]
Blair’s other legacy
July 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Many would have you believe that post-Blair Britain is a fabulous place. Many people have more money than they know what to do with and everything is hunky dory. Only, this is not necessarily true for 100% of the population, at least not according to the story which one of my students told me … [Read more...]
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