Deborah Cater

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Meloni goes on defensive over health budget

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian PM goes on the defensive over criticism of the budget allocated to the national health service. Opposition parties and medical associations say the reality of the additional health budget allocation is not as the government would portray it.

Prosecutors in the Salvini Open Arms case have been threatened. Image shows an Open Arms vessel at sea

All Open Arms trial prosecutors now assigned protection

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giuseppe Santalucia, the head of the National Association of Magistrates (ANM), warned media tensions and suspicions surrounding a trial can lead to verbal violence and threats. This after the last of the Open Arms trial prosecutors received protection.

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Spanish firm RENFE interested in Arenaways

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Private operator Arenaways has confirmed it is in talks with one public and one private investor over selling stakes in the company. The Italian firm said that “advanced negotiations are underway to expand the corporate structure with two shareholders, a public and a private company, both leaders in the European market”.

Giancarlo Giorgetti Economy Minister who presented the 2025 budget bill. Credit: La Presse

Meloni “proud” of 2025 budget

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed pride and satisfaction with the 2025 budget bill on Wednesday, calling it “serious and based on common sense.”

Surrogacy is now a universal crime in Italy. Image shows a pregnant woman supported by a man and a woman on either side of her.

Surrogacy now a “universal crime” in Italy

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Senate approved a bill on Wednesday making surrogacy a universal crime, even if carried out abroad by Italian citizens. The bill passed with 84 votes in favour, 58 against, and no abstentions. The Senate had already greenlighted the bill in July.

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Children kept in school due to torrential rain

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Children were kept in school near Savona on Wednesday as widespread flooding affected the area due to torrential rain.

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First 16 migrants processed in Albania

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian navy ship Libra arrived at the port of Shengjin, Albania, early Wednesday. It carried the first 16 migrants to be processed in Italian-run centres in Albania, according to ANSA sources.

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Columbus: New Genetic Research Suggests Spanish Jewish Heritage

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Recent genetic research has sparked considerable debate, suggesting Christopher Columbus, the famed explorer, may not have been born in Genoa as long believed, but could instead be of Spanish Jewish descent.

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Sogei Director arrested for receiving bribe

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome finance police carried out searches on Tuesday in the offices and homes of public officials and companies, involved in a corruption probe. The investigation focuses on tenders in the telecommunications and IT sectors managed by the State-owned technology company, Sogei Spa.

Meloni praises Trump on his election. In a Financial Times interview, she says it is "childish" to expect Italy to choose between the EU and US. Meloni fumes over Almasri case

Meloni declares income of almost €500,000

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In her latest tax return, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared an income of €459,460, marking a significant increase from the €293,531 she declared in 2023.