Tag Archives: austerity

[en] Why is coronavirus killing so many people in Italy?

Posted on 2020/03/27 by Struggles in Italy

[Updated on 31/03/2020] Coronavirus is hitting all around the world, but there’s no doubt that one country has been hit more harshly that any other: Italy. While the death tool has passed the 12.500 mark, about four times China’s, outside … Continue reading →

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[en] Italian elections: is austerity the real loser?

Posted on 2013/03/06 by Struggles in Italy

A vote against austerity? Let’s face the truth: Italy is a place where you can do whatever disgusting thing you like (including sexually exploiting teenagers) and still be the first choice for one in three voters. Yet, many of the … Continue reading →

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[en] Goodbye, il Manifesto

Posted on 2012/12/22 by Struggles in Italy

After four decades, the Communist newspaper Il Manifesto is closing. The news was rumored in February and confirmed in May; a final announcement was made on December 17, on the homepage of the newspaper. Founded in 1969 as a dissident … Continue reading →

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[en] School students mobilise across Italy

Posted on 2012/10/12 by Struggles in Italy

On October 5th, school students took to the streets in dozens of cities across Italy in protests which saw burning of electoral cards, police baton charges and many arrests. The date was launched in the last days of the No … Continue reading →

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