Category Archives: Italy

Plastic Surgery Statistics

Posted on 8 February 2013 by

While browsing charts and graphs about property bubbles and purchasing power parity, I came across this chart in The Economist which shows how much plastic surgery is performed in the following countries. There is a lot to be said about … Continue reading →

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A short introduction to Italian Criminal Law

Posted on 24 October 2012 by

In Italy, if you are suspected, accused and tried of bribery of businesses, politicians, judges and the tax authorities, Mafia connections, false accounting, false testimony, soliciting prostitution from underage girls, tax evasion, embezzlement, antitrust violations, drug trafficking, abuse of political … Continue reading →

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Pussy Riot: Berlusconi comes to the rescue

Posted on 21 August 2012 by
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Patriotism in Venice

Posted on 16 March 2012 by

The Italian flag, plus some other stylish textiles, in Venice: (seen in Venice in January 2012)

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“Death in Venice”

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

… and there goes Gustav von Aschenbach: “Death in Venice“ (“Der Tod in Venedig”) is not my favourite book by Thomas Mann, but he is one of my most favourite authors. I have met a few people who have dismissed … Continue reading →

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Venice by Boat

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

One of the best things about Venice is that there are no cars. None. Zero. All the traffic happens on the water, by boat. This makes visiting Venice a unique experience. It is much quieter and more relaxed than other cities … Continue reading →

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Superman in Venice

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

I hope nobody will make the connection between my stay in Venice and this “Superman” boat: (Seen and photographed in Venice in January 2012. More photos to follow.) Superman’s holiday mission in Venice might explain why he couldn’t help out here.

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Would you want to live in “Toilet Creek”?

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

“Rio de la Toletta” may sound fabulous to foreign ears, but once you translate it, it is far less glamorous. Still, as all of Venice, it was beautiful. Seen and photographed in Venice, Italy in January 2012. (More photos to … Continue reading →

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Venice welcomes Tourists

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

Seen and photographed in Venice on 20 January 2011: “Tourists, you bring litter!” But apart from that, Venice was very welcoming and I had a great weekend in this unique city. (More photos to follow).

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A Tale of Two Ships: How Europe welcomes Refugees

Posted on 16 January 2012 by

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Emma Lazarus: The New Colossus … Continue reading →

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