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Fitch cuts Italy, Spain, other euro zone ratings

Reuters - Jan 27, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fitch downgraded the sovereign credit ratings of Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Slovenia and Spain on Friday, indicating there was a 1-in-2 chance of further cuts in the next two years. In a statement, the ratings agency said the affected ...

Italy wreck passengers to get 11000 euros each

AFP - Jan 27, 2012
GIGLIO ISLAND, Italy — Some 3000 survivors of Italy's cruise ship disaster will receive a basic 11000 euros each plus expenses, negotiators announced Friday two weeks after the accident which is feared to have killed up to 32 people.

Italy bill sale success boosts mood ahead of Monday test

Reuters - Jan 27, 2012
Sells 11 bln euro bills, 6-mth yields 1.97 pct vs 3.25 pct * Ten-year yields on market at lowest since late October * Longer-dated bond sale of up to 8 bln euros on Monday By Valentina Za MILAN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Italy's six-month funding costs fell ...

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Italy books

365 Days in Italy 2012 Calendar

by: Patricia Schultz
The food, the history, the art, the architecture, the sun-soaked landscapes that entice visitors to Italy—and stay with them forever. A celebration-in-pictures, 365 Days in Italy captures the true spirit of la dolce vita. Sailboats in Santa Margherita Harbor. Amalfi’s seaside cliffs plunging into azure waters. Baskets of just-picked olives. Plus a zig-zag of trees in Umbria, fat porcini, an ornate duomo unchanged through the centuries. With hundreds of full-color photographs by Steven Rothfeld and evocative text by Patricia Schultz, author of the .
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Rick Steves' Italy 2012

by: Rick Steves
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Italy.

From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. With this book, you’ll trace Italian culture from Rome’s Colosseum to Michelangelo’s David to the bustling elegance of Milan. Experience the art-drenched cities of Venice and Florence, explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Discover the villages of Tuscany and Umbria and the lazy rhythms of the Cinque Terre.
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Rome Sights 2012: a travel guide to the top 50 attractions in Rome, Italy. Includes three walking tours.

by: MobileReference
This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features three walking tours with our suggestions for your travel route.
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Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2012

by: Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany.

With the self-guided tours in this book, you’ll discover the geographic heart of Italy. Take the Renaissance Walk and tour the Uffizi Gallery to learn how Florence taught civilized living to the rest of Europe. Wander through the medieval city of Siena and find out what Pisa has to offer beyond the Leaning Tower. Relax in sunny Tuscan hill towns where you’ll enjoy full-bodied wine, the world’s best gelato, and the company of friendly locals.
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Amalfi Coast, Italy

In Southern Italy, the Amalfi Coast is a 28-mile winding narrow route of dramatic coastline that's home to some of the most beautiful towns and stunning panoramas in Europe. Julia's flown three hours to Naples, the starting point for her journey.

 

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Dreaming In Italy

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Travel Guide -- Rome, Italy

WatchMojo.com - A quick look at the city of Rome, Italy, what to see and where to go if you are visiting. For more travel guides visit www.WatchMojo.com!

 

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Raw Video: Immigrants Targeted in Italy Shooting

In footage provided by Sky Italia, an Italian man with right-wing views opened fire in two markets in Florence on Tuesday, killing two Senegalese immigrants and critically wounding three others before killing himself, authorities said. (Dec. 13)

 

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Berlusconi quits as Italian PM

Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, has resigned from his post in a move aimed at easing the political crisis surrounding Italy's economic woes. Berlusconi stepped down after parliament passed a controversial austerity plan that will cut the state's expenses and attempt to control its ballooning deficit. Al Jazeera's Barbara Serra was outside the presidential palace in Rome, the Italian capital, as events unfolded.