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Teen dies after sand hole collapses in on him.

Teen dies after sand hole collapses on Lazio beach

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 17-year-old boy from Rome died on Thursday after being buried alive when the walls of a sand hole he had been digging collapsed on a beach north of Rome.

Kaufmann returns to Italy. Image credit: still from video

American extradited over double murder in Rome park

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 46-year-old American man suspected of murdering his Russian partner and their infant daughter in Rome was extradited to Italy yesterday from Greece. Francis Kaufmann, also known as Rexal Ford, arrived at Ciampino Airport on a military flight before being transferred under police escort to Rome’s Rebibbia prison.

Salvini hails China as innovation giant

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has described China as a “colossus of innovation”. He also urged Italian companies to seize opportunities in the Asian market, following a three-day visit to the country.

Francesca Albanese accuses countries of complicity over Israel "genocide" in Gaza Image credit: Getty Images

Albanese faces US sanctions over Gaza remarks

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has condemned US sanctions against her as an attack on human rights and international accountability. The Italian-born legal expert responded to the Trump administration’s decision by stating: “The powerful punishing those who speak for the powerless is not a sign of strength, but […]

Italy seeking World heritage status for Sardinia's domus de janas. Pictured in the Domus de janas in Lotzorai. By Mauro Mereu - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1140481

Italy seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for Sardinia’s prehistoric tombs

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has formally submitted the domus de janas—prehistoric rock-cut tombs unique to Sardinia—for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Italy’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador Liborio Stellino, made the announcement during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee.

Domus de Janas, Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju By Christian Pinatel de Salvator - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62817243

What are the Domus de Janas?

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Italy seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for the Domus de Janas, many are asking: what exactly are these mysterious prehistoric tombs, carved into the Sardinian rock thousands of years ago?

environmental crime by ecomafia on the rise. Image credit: ksmo111/ Shutterstock

Surge in environmental crimes as ‘ecomafia’ organisations expand

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Environmental crime in Italy rose sharply in the past year, with over 40,000 offences recorded, according to Legambiente’s Ecomafia 2025 report released Thursday. The association said that criminal activity linked to environmental damage increased by 14.4% compared to 2023, with 40,590 crimes logged between May 2024 and April 2025, an average of 111 offences per […]

Education Minister Valditara who announced an imminent reform of Maturita exam process as a result of the protests.

Third student skips Maturità oral exam in protest

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A third student in Veneto has refused to take the oral component of Italy’s final school-leaving exam, known as the Maturità. The case follows similar incidents in Padua and Belluno, and has prompted intervention by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara.

A farmer has been arrested for illegally diverting water from the aqueduct supplying the basins and gardens of the Royal Palace of Caserta. Image: By Carlo Pelagalli, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52612424

Caserta farmer arrested for diverting water from UNESCO site

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A farmer in Caserta illegally diverting water from a UNESCO World Heritage aqueduct and causing serious damage to the Royal Palace of Caserta’s water supply has been arrested.

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No ID needed at boarding for EU flights from Italy

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Passengers flying within Italy and the European Union no longer need to show ID at the boarding gate, Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) confirmed on Thursday.