Three minors convicted of gang rape in Caivano
Three of the seven minors accused of gang raping two cousins, aged 10 and 12, in the town of Caivano in Naples province last year were convicted on Friday after a fast-track trial.
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Bozzoli found under his bed
Giacomo Bozzoli, who had been on the run in Spain, was found under the bed at his home yesterday. He was sentenced to life in prison for killing his uncle, and is under high security measures due to the risk of self-harm and escape.
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Mafia Boss Denaro’s sister sentenced to 14 years in prison
An Italian court handed a 14-year prison sentence to Rosalia Messina Denaro, sister of the infamous Sicilian crime boss Matteo Messina Denaro, for mafia association.
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Milan Malpensa renamed after Silvio Berlusconi
Milan Malpensa airport is renamed after the late former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, despite significant public opposition, the Italian transport ministry confirmed on Thursday.
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Liguria Governor to remain under house arrest
A court in Genoa on Thursday denied Liguria Governor Giovanni Toti’s request to be released from house arrest.
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Paolini into the Wimbledon final
In a semi-final match worthy of the final itself, Italy’s Jasmine Paolini emerged victorious after 2 hours and 51 minutes of play. She beat Donna Vekic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (8) to book her place in the Wimbledon final.
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Musetti Rallies to Defeat Fritz in Five-Set Thriller
The Italian No. 25 Seed Musetti will face Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-final having beaten American Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-6, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.
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Coffee prices will rise even higher – Giuseppe Lavazza
The price of coffee is expected to remain “very high” and is unlikely to decrease until mid-next year due to severe supply chain pressures, according to the Italian coffee company Lavazza.
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Lower House passes Nordio justice reform bill
On Wednesday, the Lower House definitively approved a bill proposed by Justice Minister Carlo Nordio to reform Italy’s criminal justice system. The results were 199 votes in favour, 102 against, and no abstentions.
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On this day in history: death of Eleonora di Garzia di Toledo
Duchess Eleonora of Toledo with her son Giovanni . Agnolo Bronzino , 1545
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