Deborah Cater

Renewable energy in form of wind turbines sparks protests on Sardinia. Image by halayalex on Freepik

Sardinians revolt against renewable energy sources

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia – Bolts securing a wind turbine were unscrewed in an act of sabotage, reflecting opposition to renewable energy in Sardinia.

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Another Ryanair flight has issues in Italy

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Ryanair flight bound for London was forced to return to Brindisi airport in Puglia on Thursday morning, just 40 minutes after take-off.

“Unacceptable” attacks on UNIFIL

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy formally lodged a complaint with Israel after attacks on the UNIFIL headquarters in Lebanon and two Italian bases. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto summoned the Israeli ambassador in response.

Meloni and La Russa’s bank accounts illegally accessed

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The State Attorney’s Office in Bari is investigating a former employee of Intesa Sanpaolo bank. The ex-employee allegedly illegally accessed the bank accounts of VIP clients nearly 7,000 times without permission. This according to a report published by Domani on Thursday.

Statue of Archimedes of Syracuse, Ortigia, Sicily. Credit: Deborah Cater

A short tale about Archimedes of Syracuse

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archimedes of Syracuse: part genius, part slightly dotty scientist, and 100% the chap you’d want on your side during a siege. Born around 287 BC, he spent his life in Syracuse, tinkering with everything from geometry to war machines.

Italian journalists subject to arrest warrants and attack. National day of remebrance for journalists killed in the line of duty

Italian Journalists Under Attack in War Zones

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian journalists have recently come under increasing threat in conflict zones, with incidents in both Russia and Lebanon highlighting the growing dangers faced by reporters covering global conflicts.

Nearly 7,000 Crimes Against Minors Reported in 2023

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 2023, Italy recorded 6,952 crimes against minors, averaging 19 incidents daily, according to a report by the central police department’s criminal analysis service.