....why schools in Milan are short of cash.Few would deny that Italy has some of the highest tax levels in Europe. Yet, despite the, apparently increasing, tax income, the schools in Milan actually ask parents for, in some instances, monthly contributions to help bolster funds. … [Read more...]
Italy has No Government…well, not quite
February 12, 2008 By 9 Comments
Cara Jo, a fellow blogger from over the pond, was a little disappointed to see that I had not written about Italy's current state of non-government. Well, I've decided to attempt to explain the current political situation in Italy.First of all, it's not true that Italy is without a government, … [Read more...]
Appearing as a Witness in an (semi-formal) Italian Court
January 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
As I've mentioned a couple of times recently, I was called to appear as a witness in a law suit. I went to court today.For reasons of confidentiality, I won't say why, but I don't see why I can't talk about the experience in general. You never know, someone may find themselves in a similar … [Read more...]
Mastella Resigns, again
January 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Only this time, Prodi decided to accept Mr Mastella's offer. It sounds as though someone reminded Mastella that it does not look all that good for a government to have a Justice Minister who is under investigation for corruption. Then again, maybe Mr Mastella found out that the allegations against … [Read more...]
Contrary to Popular Opinion
January 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I know a lot of Italians from down south. You know, that area of Italy where the people tend to have a bit of a reputation for being a little work shy. One of those 'stereotype' situations, if ever there was one.All of the southern Italians I know are pretty hard working individuals and many are … [Read more...]
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