Month: May 2010

  • how to increase tourism in a time of crisis

    You have to hand it to the economic wizards of Berlusconis government. In a bid to help tourism and the economy the minister for education, Gelmini – has proposed that the summer holidays be extended until OCtober – which means that everyone can stay at the beach and spend lots of money – or alternatively…

  • the slippery slope of Scajola

    Lost in the election coverage there is a gripping story here in italy which has already led to the resignation of the minister of economic development.  In 2004 he bought a house with a view of the Coloseum in Rome, for a mighty 3500 euros per square metre.  Except that in that zone houses go…