Category Archives: European Union

A New Curator at the Biennale di Venezia

Posted on May 23, 2013 by briansandberg

The Biennale di Venezia, one of the most famous international annual art exhibitions, has a new curator this year. Massimiliano Gioni, an Italian-born curator who is currently a director at the New Museum in New York, is curating the Biennale, … Continue reading →

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Teaching in English in France

Posted on May 18, 2013 by briansandberg

A newly proposed law in France would encourage English-language instruction at universities in France. NPR asks “Will teaching in English at France’s universities undermine the French language? That’s up for debate in the country now, and the arguments are heated.” … Continue reading →

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France Legalizes Gay Marriage

Posted on May 18, 2013 by briansandberg

France has passed a law to allow gay marriages, becoming the ninth nation in Europe to legalize gay marriage. President Hollande signed the law today, 18 May, and the first legal marriages will be held on 28 May. The French … Continue reading →

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Italian Salumi in the USA!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by briansandberg

Italian salumi are finally coming to the United States! Americans who have lived in Italy will be salivating, since the USDA is finally lifting its ban on cured meats from some regions of Italy. “Starting May 28, a four-decades-old ban … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Martyrs Canonized

Posted on May 12, 2013 by briansandberg

Pope Francis has canonized the 800 Martyrs of Otranto, who were supposedly executed by Ottoman forces after the southern Italian town of Otranto surrendered in 1480. Otranto was caught up in maritime and naval conflicts during the Renaissance, as the … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad Teaching in Florence

Posted on May 8, 2013 by briansandberg

Thousands of American students study in Florence, Italy, each year at more than 40 major study abroad programs and many other smaller programs. One of the largest and most prestigious American programs in Florence is New York University’s program, based … Continue reading →

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Giulio Andreotti has Died

Posted on May 6, 2013 by briansandberg

Giulio Andreotti, one of the most powerful politicians in Italy following the Second World War, has died. Andreotti headed the Italian government as Presidente del Consiglio (Prime Minister) seven times and acted as minister in many other governments throughout the … Continue reading →

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Dutch Royal Coronation

Posted on April 30, 2013 by briansandberg

The Dutch people are getting a new monarch. Willem-Alexander is being crowned King of the Netherlands in elaborate coronation ceremonies today in Amsterdam. Queen Beatrix abdicated in favor of her son, Willem Alexander, ensuring the continuation of rule by the … Continue reading →

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Political Violence in Italy

Posted on April 28, 2013 by briansandberg

A Calabrian man attempted to shoot Italian politicians being sworn into office in Rome today. The gunman failed to reach politicians, but wounded several police officers before being apprehended. Italy has a long history of political turmoil related to ideological … Continue reading →

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Graduate Student Research Revises Economic Advice

Posted on April 20, 2013 by briansandberg

Graduate student research ideally develops new analysis and criticism by employing new evidence and/or new methods. Thomas Herndon, a graduate student in Economics at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, recently made a finding that has major significance for economic policies worldwide. … Continue reading →

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