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WOLFGANG ACHTNER WOLFGANG ACHTNER is a correspondent, television producer, documentary filmmaker, photographer, author, and journalism professor. Summary of Qualifications: - extensive broadcast news reporting experience - ability to report and write effectively on deadline - on-air reporting skills, including live TV - strong editorial judgment, journalistic writing and research skills, - storytelling ability: able to create a narrative with both news and feature stories from pitching to developing, producing and editing. - interpersonal skills/team player - organizational skills: hired, trained and managed production teams and staff (in house and in the field) - Videojournalist skills - experience reporting for multi-platforms, including a proficiency in incorporating social media Professional Experience: Has reported on a wide range of major international stories, including breaking news, investigative reports, features and sports. During this time, has earned a reputation as one of the most attentive and knowledgeable observers of Italian affairs, covered for major American and British television news organizations and newspapers. A career in television news working seven years for CNN as a correspondent, two-and-a-half years for Press TV as a correspondent, and eleven years, on staff, for ABC News, as a reporter/producer. London based assignment editor for ABC News. In addition, free-lanced, on a regular basis, for Britain’s Sky News, ITN, and Channel 4, as well as CTV, Deutsche Welle. Radio Correspondent: ABC News Print correspondent: ‘The Independent,’ and ‘The Independent on Sunday.’ Contributor to: ‘Washington Post,’ ‘The Spectator,’ ‘The London Times,’ and “Newsweek.” Photojournalist: Sygma/Paris Documentary Filmmaker: 2002-present: completed 9 feature films Languages: Bilingual in English and Italian. Fluency in German and French. Conversational Spanish
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Chianti Classico with an Italian Heart and Jewish Soul
The article explores the cultural and historical connections between Italian and Jewish communities, particularly in the context of wine production. It highlights the Terra di Seta winery in Tuscany, the only completely kosher winery in Italy, run by Daniele Della Seta, who has a Jewish lineage in Rome for over 2000 years, and his wife, Maria Pellegrini, a third generation winemaker. The winery is committed to producing high-quality kosher wines, with a focus on Chianti Classico. The article also reviews several kosher wines suitable for everyday drinking, special occasions, and fantasy wine categories, noting their flavors and suitability for Passover.
"Gelato Is Magic" Highlights "Gelato is magic", photographed, written, produced and directed by Wolfgang Achtner, editing Alberto Gabutto.
ACHTNER PressTV - ITALY/RACISM ON THE RISE, 21 July 2009
ACHTNER PressTV - New Alitalia feature, January 2009 Story Name: Italy -- New Alitalia Takes Off-150109 Reporter: Wolf Achtner, Rome Date: January 15 2009
ACHTNER Press TV - Ongoing Protests in Italian Universities, Feature - November 08 Story Name: Italy -- ITALY/FEATURE Italian Universities on strike Reporter: Wolf Achtner, Rome Date: November 25, 2008 Camera:
Story Name: ITALY/VENICE-NO FUNDS FOR REPAIRS-170309 Reporter: Wolf Achtner, Rome Date: March 17, 2009
ACHTNER Press TV - ITALY/University students demonstrate against "Gelmini" law
Loris Malaguzzi, teacher, educationalist: born Correggio, Reggio Emilia 23 February 1920; married Nilde Bonaccini (died 1993; one son); died Reggio Emilia 30 January 1994.
The Agony of Somalia: Italy's Cynical Role
One Year Later, Amatrice Finds Its Redemption Thanks to Food
On August 24th, 2016, a devastating earthquake hit Central Italy, particularly affecting the town of Amatrice. The quake resulted in 290 deaths, with significant destruction to the town's infrastructure. The article focuses on the aftermath, highlighting the slow progress in rebuilding and the bureaucratic challenges faced by the residents. It tells the story of Alessio Bucci, the hotel manager of the Hotel Roma, who survived the earthquake and, after a long recovery, has reopened his family's restaurant in a new food area funded by private donations. The food area, designed by Architect Stefano Boeri, is a symbol of hope and rebirth for the community. Despite the government's slow response, the resilience of the local population and their efforts to rebuild their lives are emphasized.
Giovanni Agnelli, industrialist: born Turin, Italy 12 March 1921; vice-president, Fiat 1943-63, general manager 1963-66, chairman 1966-96, honorary chairman 1996-2003; chairman, Istituto Finanzario Industriale 1959-2003; chairman, Giovanni Agnelli Foundation 1968-2003; Honorary Fellow, Magdalen College, Oxford 1991; married 1953 Princess Marella Caracciolo di Castagneto (one daughter, and one son deceased); died Turin 24 January 2003.
The article is an obituary for Giovanni 'Gianni' Agnelli, an influential Italian industrialist and the head of Fiat, who passed away on January 24, 2003. It covers his life, career, and impact on Italian society and the global automotive industry. Agnelli was seen as a symbol of Italian capitalism and was known for his charisma, playboy reputation, and his role in Fiat's success. The article discusses Fiat's dominance in the Italian market, its diversification into various industries, and its influence on Italian politics and economy. It also touches on Agnelli's personal life, his patronage of the arts, and his vision for European unity. The piece reflects on the challenges faced by Fiat, including economic downturns, market competition, and the 'Clean Hands' scandal. Agnelli's death is portrayed as the end of an era for both Fiat and Italy.
Obituary: Claire Sterling
Claire Sterling, an American journalist, was instrumental in propagating the 'Bulgarian Connection' theory, which falsely claimed the Soviet Union was behind the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II. Alongside journalists Paul Henze and Michael Leeden, Sterling helped fabricate this narrative, which was used to justify US re-armament under Reagan. Despite the theory's debunking and the acquittal of the accused, the disinformation campaign had a lasting impact. Sterling, who lived in Rome for decades, was also known for her books on terrorism and the Mafia, though her work was often criticized for its uncritical reliance on Western intelligence.
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