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Google pays up in tax evasion case

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Google closes a tax dispute with the Italian tax authorities by paying €326million. The Milan prosecutor’s office, which was investigating tax evasion on Google Ireland Limited, requests the archiving of the proceedings. This is stated in a note signed by the prosecutor Marcello Viola.

The vice president and councilor of culture in Trento, Francesca Gerosa, visits the excavation site. Press Office of the Provincial Council of Trento Archive

Monumental necropolis uncovered in Trento

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian archaeologists have uncovered a “monumental necropolis” that appears to honour an elite class from thousands of years ago, officials announced.

Cyberattacks by pro-Russian hackers affect Italian government and transport sites

Pro-Russian hackers target Italian websites

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national cybersecurity agency, ACN, has reported that around 20 Italian websites have been targeted by pro-Russian hackers.

Russia Warns of ‘Consequences’ Over Mattarella’s Comments

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned that President Sergio Mattarella’s recent comments in Marseille will not go “without consequences.”

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Earthquake Swarm Continues in Campi Flegrei

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 was recorded at 03:22 on 18 February in the Campi Flegrei area, in the province of Naples. A seismic swarm started in the area on Saturday (15 February).

Pope Francis in hospital. Seen in wheelchair

Pope Francis to remain in hospital

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis hospital stay at the Policlinico Gemelli is being extended. The Pope has been hospitalised since last Friday after a flare-up of bronchitis and the onset of a respiratory tract infection.

Miteni factory, responsible for the biggest environmental disaster in Europe

One of Europe’s biggest environmental disaster lawsuits

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating water are on trial in Italy. The case is one of Europe’s biggest environmental disaster lawsuits.

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ECHR Rules Against Italy in Domestic Abuse Case

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rules against Italy for failing to act promptly after a woman reported her ex-partner for repeated abuse and stalking.

Italy to propose EU migrant hubs based on Albania model Italy-albania migrant centres from which 49 asylum seekers were returned last night

Albania migrant centres will not be emptied of staff

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi stated on Thursday that the government has no plans to remove staff from the Albania migrant centres. This despite reports that the company managing the facilities has begun laying off workers.

Daniela Santanchè faces a third no-confidence vote Credit: ANSA

Santanchè again faces no-confidence vote

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Minister Daniela Santanchè faces a no-confidence vote in Parliament. Five Star, PD, and AVS demand her resignation after her indictment for false accounting in the Visibilia investigation and the looming charge of aggravated fraud at INPS. However, the vote has been postponed to an undetermined date.