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Once again, my friend Joe, another confirmed Italophile, reports in on what’s going on in Italy — and what else could it be this week, but the celebrations surrounding Italy’s World Cup win: Telegiornale 2 says 600,000 people were at the party at Circo Massimo on Monday evening. Best sign I saw in the crowd: Cannavaro Santo Subito. Cannavero is …

I just contacted a friend in Italy who reports that things in Capri are just about back to normal, except for some of the ferry service: Yes, Caremar has decided to reduce their services to the islands but things are being discussed at local government. I just got back from a week stay from July 1st and everything is running …

The perennially popular vacation spot, the island of Capri usually calls to mind images of breathtaking beaches, isolated inlets, cozy restaurants and bars with beautiful sea views to enjoy over a glass of wine on tranquil afternoons. This year, however, Capri is not only serene, but silent. To protest cuts in the local ferry service, islanders have gone on strike, …

Travelers’ plans will be hindered next week due to a nation-wide taxi drivers’ strike in Italy. The strike is the drivers’ opposition to a new initiative of Prime Minister Romano Prodi’s center-left government. In an effort to revitalize the sluggish Italian economy, the government is making moves to liberalize some of Italy’s most protected industries, including taxis, pharmacies and law …