in addition to our more cultural home page, this is for smaller posts, pictures, and other things from Italy.

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Dec
13th
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In a Funk, Italy Sings an Aria of Disappointment - New York Times

- Excellent article about why Italy has fallen behind in Europe and on the world scene.
Dec
12th
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Truck drivers' strike brings country to a standstill

I knew something was going on when supermarket shelves remained empty for days in a row, and makeshift signs appeared asking for customers’ patience…Here’s what’s going on

Dec
9th
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People shopping at Sapori al Ducale, Genova -08 Dec. 07

People shopping at Sapori al Ducale, Genova -08 Dec. 07

Dec
7th
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Emily likes pizza. - @Exultate birreficio, Pza Lavagna, Genova

Emily likes pizza. - @Exultate birreficio, Pza Lavagna, Genova

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Bassotti get cold, too.

Bassotti get cold, too.

Dec
6th
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The Mafia in Italy | A declining family business | Economist.com

with a number of high profile arrests and a growing revolt over the pizzo, the influence is declining; it will never cease to exist, but this is a start.

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A local politician has shocked Italians, and Jews in particular, by proposing that immigrants be treated with the same severity the Nazis used when they occupied the country.
— An unfortunate way to start these: Italy politician urges Nazi policies for immigrants | International