Facebook remains as popular as ever here in Italy, much to the chagrin of Italy's powers that be. Hence indirect an attempt to steer Italians away from social networking sites, such as Facebook.Whereas here in Italy friendly editors, chat show hosts, and the odd newscaster or two can be … [Read more...]
Saving Silvio Berlusconi
November 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Silvio Berlusconi, one of Italy's richest men and current prime minister, must be totally and utterly terrified of Italy's forces of law and order. Such is his fear that he is going to enormous lengths to keep himself out of Italy's courts, and, presumably, Italy's prisons.One such attempt … [Read more...]
Italian Courage
October 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
The mafia is as Italian as pasta, and as efficient as some of the world's top multinationals. In fact, it may be true to say that Italy's mafia is the most efficient Italian 'institution' of all of Italy's institutions.Going up against Italy's vicious and ruthless organised crime institutions … [Read more...]
The Anguish of Roberto Saviano
March 27, 2009 By 6 Comments
"Nothing new", commented my Italian other half after having seen a few minutes of Italian writer Roberto Saviano illustrating the power and influence the camorra has on modern day Italy.Fabio Fazio, who presents the down to earth RAI 3 television chat show 'Che Tempo fa?'; 'What's the … [Read more...]
The Mighty Mafia Business Machine
October 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Reading Roberto Saviano's book Gomorrah, which is an expose of the Camorra mafia which operates from Naples and its surrounding area, may provide some with an insight into the problems which beset modern day Italy.So far I've read around seventy or so pages of Gomorrah, and it has been an eye … [Read more...]
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