March 7, 2012
Italy’s Mason-Dixon Line: Euro Crisis Fuels South Tyrolean Separatist Dreams Many in northern Italy have long wanted to secede. Now, the euro crisis is giving the separatist movement new momentum, with the rich north unwilling to pony up for the poor south. Prime Minister Monti’s efforts to exert control may be making matters worse. (via SPIEGEL ONLINE)

Italy’s Mason-Dixon Line: Euro Crisis Fuels South Tyrolean Separatist Dreams

Many in northern Italy have long wanted to secede. Now, the euro crisis is giving the separatist movement new momentum, with the rich north unwilling to pony up for the poor south. Prime Minister Monti’s efforts to exert control may be making matters worse. (via SPIEGEL ONLINE)

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Filed under: Italy South Tyrol Politics Economy Autonomous Regions Separatism Eurozone Crisis Eurozone Debt Crisis Populism 
January 6, 2012
Toblach, Italy Athletes compete in the first heat of the 1.3km free sprint semi-final of the sixth stage of the men’s Nordic skiing Tour de Ski event. (via BBC News)

Toblach, Italy

Athletes compete in the first heat of the 1.3km free sprint semi-final of the sixth stage of the men’s Nordic skiing Tour de Ski event. (via BBC News)

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Filed under: Italy South Tyrol Toblach Sports Winter Sports Skiing Nordic Skiing Athletes Photography 
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