Apparently, Francesco Rutelli, the present Italian Cultural Affairs minister, once replaced the Italian flag which flew at Palazzo Montecitorio with that of the Vatican. I have not been able to discover in exactly which year Rutelli did this mischievous act, but it was interesting to hear about it … [Read more...]
Walter Veltroni – regurgitation?
February 12, 2008 By
There appears to be a new kid on the block - and it is one Walter Veltroni. I thought some of my readers may like to know a little more about this leader of the newly formed Italian Partitio Democratico - Democratic Party.Veltroni a former journalist who was editor-in-chief of the Italian left … [Read more...]
The day I met the president.
October 3, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yes, it's true, I met the president the other day, while I was watching rugby at the 4-4-2 pub here in Milan.However, as you may have guessed, the president I met was not the famous guy who runs the States from a big white house. Instead this president, one Massimiliano Natale, heads the Italian … [Read more...]
Canadian Embassy in Italy
September 1, 2007 By
Address and contact information. The Canadian Embassy Immigration Section Via Zara 30 Rome 00198, ItalyMission Tel.: (39-06) 44-598-1 Immigration Tel.: (39-06) 44-598-3937 Mission Fax: (39-06) 44-598-3750 Immigration Fax: (39-06) 44-598-2905Website: … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy and Consulates in Italy
September 1, 2007 By
Addresses and contact details. Australian Embassy in Rome via Antonio Bosio, 5 00161 Rome tel: (+39) 06 852 721 fax: (+39) 06 8527 2300Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-05:00 (except for public holidays) website: http://www.italy.embassy.gov.au/ Public holidays In 2007, the Embassy will be … [Read more...]
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