Deborah Cater

Oliviero Toscani “shockvertising” photographer has died

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Oliviero Toscani (28 February 1942 – 13 January 2025) Oliviero Toscani, the revolutionary photographer whose provocative campaigns for Benetton challenged societal norms and redefined advertising, passed away on 13 January 2025 at the age of 82.

Search continues for missing British hiker Aziz Ziriat

Belongings found in search for British hiker

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The search for 36-year-old Aziz Ziriat, a British hiker missing in Italy’s Dolomites since New Year’s Day, is ongoing. Items belonging to Ziriat were discovered on Saturday, but rescuers have yet to locate him.

Three Killed in Avalanche in Piedmont Region

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An avalanche struck five skiers in the northern Piedmont region on Sunday, killing three and injuring two, rescuers reported.

Abedini Najafabadi Mohammad currently held in Milan

Abedini Released by Italian Authorities

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio requested the Milan Court of Appeals to revoke the arrest of Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi. The decision to release him was confirmed on Sunday, and he has since returned to Iran.

Footage of police chase leading to death of Ramy Elgaml

Vehicular Homicide Charge over Ramy Elgaml death

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The charge of vehicular homicide in last month’s fatal police chase in Milan remains unchanged for now, prosecutors announced Friday. The incident involved the death of 19-year-old Egyptian-Italian Ramy Elgaml, who was on the back of a scooter driven by 22-year-old Tunisian friend Fares Bouzidi.

Time Travel paradox. Credit: Astronomy Trek

Italian Physicist Offers Solution to Time Travel Paradox

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Time travel might not be impossible, according to Lorenzo Gavassino, an Italian physicist at Vanderbilt University.

Protests lead to violent clashes with police in Rome. Trouble also erupted in Bologna. They followed protests over the death of Ramy, an young Egyptian

Protests Over Death of Ramy Spark Violence

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violent clashes in Rome on social media. They followed protests over the death of Ramy, a young Egyptian who died during a police chase in Milan.

Major transport strikes at end of Feb Train disruption. Transport strikes in November Grass roots unions walkout on 11 June 2026

Salvini Criticised Over Train Disruption in Milan

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Members of Italy’s opposition criticised Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday over severe train disruption at Milan’s Central Station.

Mauro Morandi who died last weekend aged 85.

Mauro Morandi, ‘Italy’s Robinson Crusoe,’ dies at 85

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mauro Morandi, known as “Italy’s Robinson Crusoe,” has died at 85. He lived alone for over 30 years on Budelli, a remote island off Sardinia.

search for Aziz Ziriat continues Credit: Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico Trentino

Search Continues for Aziz Ziriat, Missing British Hiker in Dolomites

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rescue teams temporarily suspended the search on Friday for Aziz Ziriat, the missing British hiker, in the Dolomite Mountains. The search should continue today, weather permitting.