Monti’s realism and a reduction in income tax – The Italian government approved the stability pact and the day after (October 11), the foreign press turned its attention to what was called the “surprise” measure: the reduction of income tax rates (IRPEF) for incomes under 28 thousand euros a year.
Italian businesses growing abroad – Italian investments in International markets once again attracted the attention of the foreign press, very interested in their economic impact. In Brazil in particular, Italian car manufacturers are an important presence.
Italian debt weathers the storm – The “Spanish storm” did not blow over to the Italian treasury.
An Italian archaeologist working in ancient Constantinople. Alessandra Ricci, undergraduate degree at La Sapienza University of Rome and PhD at Princeton, teaches at the Department of Archaeology and Art History at Koç University in Istanbul. Ricci has not only found fodder for her studies of late antiquity in the ancient capital of the Byzantine Empire. In 2005 she took part in the creation of the Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations, which she directed until 2009. In just a few years, the center has attracted scholars of the humanities from the entire world.
Made in Italy Sparkles in emerging markets – It was fashion week in Milan and the foreign press turned its spotlight on Made in Italy brands. As the Financial Times explained (September 20 – Made in Italy tag lures EM consumers*), it isn’t only a question of style. The clothing and accessories sector has withstood the recession and sales continue, thanks to the success that Made in Italy products are having in emerging markets.
Targeted therapy to fight a tumor incurable until now. With his research team, Antonio Iavarone, professor in the Department of Neurology of Columbia University Medical Center, has made a discovery that might change the fight against cancer. A study published in July in Science explains how Iavarone has isolated a new genetic alternation that causes a subgroup of the most malignant brain tumors. At the same time, he identified a targeted therapy to treat this form of cancer. “And that’s only the tip of the iceberg” Iavarone explained to Aspen.
The scientific press dedicated more space on studies by Italian researchers. There were 39 articles published in August, an increase compared to previous months, particularly in the field of oncology. There were sixteen studies reported, involving 131 researchers in 52 centers.
Borrowing costs, lowest rates since 2012 – Four billion in three-year treasury bonds sold at a yield of 2.8%, the lowest since October 2012. Last week, the foreign press focused on lowered rates in the most recent bond auction.
Discovering a tumor with a simple blood test even before symptoms appear. That is the research goal of Alessandra Luchini, Assistant Professor al Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine of George Mason University, Virginia. And the high level of training she received in Italy will help her reach that goal. On the other hand, according to Luchini, member of the “Italian Leaders Abroad” community of Aspen Institute Italia, the ductile mentis of Italian researchers with all its versatility receives growing recognition among U.S. research teams.
“Super Mario” does it again: stock markets applaud the decisions of the ECB – An “audacious” move, the ECB initiative to shore up the national debt of weakened European economies that Mario Draghi announced on September 16.
Falling rates, Merkel applauds Monti’s reforms – Interest in Italian culture did not take attention away from the country’s economic events.
Italian luxury brands making their mark on the world – The successes of the Made in Italy brands was once again discussed in the business pages of the major papers worldwide. So the spotlight shone on the reports from Prada, which showed a record turnover during the first six months of the year, particularly thanks to a rise of sales in Asia.
A library that leaves its dusty memories behind to become a multi-purpose center for the entire neighbor. Sergio Dogliani, director of Idea Store in the municipality of Tower Hamlets, London, a project to innovate library services, combining them with courses and cultural initiatives. The results in the British capital’s East End have been – as Dogliani told Aspen’s web site – extraordinary: four times the number of users, with the local economy also benefiting from the neighborhood’s revival, Today, ten years after the project was born, there is a growing interest in Italy as well.
Monti: building bridges between Northern and Southern Europe – With spotlights on the eurozone crisis, the foreign press paid close attention to the European tour of Mario Monti, on a diplomatic mission to overcome the impasse on the use of EFSF funds.
The scientific press continued its intense interest in studies by Italian researchers. The articles published in July were – to a large extent – dedicated to onology (seven of 29 articles), but also included studies on obesity, vascular pathologies (three studies each) and pediatrics (two articles).
Draghi, guarantor of the euro’s future – “A breath of fresh air in the musty room of the European crisis” was how the foreign press greeted the words – spoken on July 27 – of Mario Draghi, about role that the European Central Bank will play in protecting the single currency. The greatest emphasis on the speech by the ECB president came from Spanish papers, particularly interested in the evolution of the crisis.
Traveling through Italy – It’s summer, and this week the foreign press preferred art and culture to discussions about the economy. The most complete journey was reported by La Nacion, which looked at the ties between Argentina and Italy and took an “emotional” journey from Ventimiglia to Sicily (July 14 – Italia de alto impacto emocional).
The scientific press once again published a number of studies by Italian researchers. There were 34 studies published in June, with an increase especially in the field of genetics.
Incoming investments and internationalization of Italian companies – This week, the foreign press once again focused on economic events in Italy. While the primary interest was in economic policy, there were also articles on investments, both foreign capital coming to Italy and Italian companies that are growing abroad. The spotlight shown on the purchase of Valentino by the royal family of Qatar.
Italy and art: from Caravaggio to the Metropolitan Museum – This week, art was Italy’s representative on the pages of the foreign press.
