Italian comic Beppe Grillo is amusing Italy by rocking the Boot's ramshackle and widely distrusted political establishment. Grillo's movement made surprisingly significant gains in recent … [Read more...]
The Crippling Cost of Politics to Italy
Italian business association Confcommercio recently carried out some research into just how much Italy's politicians cost Italians. The answer is that Italy's politicians cost around €152 … [Read more...]
Did Berlusconi Create Italy or Did Italy Create Berlusconi?
This is a wee bit like the 'which came first, the chicken or the egg?' story, only in this case, the chicken is Silvio Berlusconi and the egg is Italy, or vice versa, maybe. Anyway, there … [Read more...]
Education Does not Benefit Democracy in Italy
Italy has a problem. Beautiful, creative minds are leaving the Living Museum in droves. Italy is aware of this issue, but, in the Italian way, is either not doing much about it, or is … [Read more...]
Nichi Vendola – Does Italy’s Gay Communist Stand a Chance?
Last week, Silvio Berlusconi had a snide go at homosexuals. His attack led to widespread uproar both in Italy and abroad. The comment - "better to like beautiful girls than to be gay" - … [Read more...]