Ferragosto

Why Rome scorns resignations, and a great week for wonks

It may be a measure of how somnambulant Rome becomes during the ferragosto vacation period that the big Vatican story this week was actually something that didn’t happen. (News Source: National Catholic Reporter - 15:58:23)

What’s on this weekend?

Whether it’s an indoors event you’re looking for, or something with a bit of fresh air attached, there’s always something for you to do. (News Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 19:48:26)

Religious celebrations: Assumption of Mary

Christians worldwide celebrate on Sunday the most important holiday of summer, the Assumption of Mary, known in Romanian tradition as The Dormition or Sfanta Maria Mare (the big day of Virgin Mary). Symbolically, it is the day that marks the end of summer and beginning of autumn. (News Source: Nine O’Clock - 21:00:56)

An expected divorce

For those familiar with the political life in the peninsula, the “divorce” late last month between the founder of the People of Freedom Party (PDL), Silvio Berlusconi, and its co-founder, Gianfranco Fini, was not really unexpected. (News Source: Nine O’Clock - 20:59:56)

Pigeon Italian Style; Fat Duck Wins: U.K. Food Buzz

Polpetto, the first offspring of the Soho eatery Polpo, will officially open on Aug. 23, less than a year after restaurateur Russell Norman shook up London dining with his low-price, high-volume Venetian snack bar. (News Source: BusinessWeek - 09:36:15)

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