The BBC is reporting that Italian museum workers have gone on strike to protest austerity measures. See
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11741506
It has also been reported that Stefano de Caro has retired as Director General of Antiquities. http://bloggingpompeii.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-director-general-for-antiquities.html
Prof. de Caro acted as Italy's point man for discussions about a renewal of the US MOU with Italy.
It is unclear whether these budget woes impacted Prof. De Caro's decision to retire.
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