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Greek court agrees extradition of villa pamphili murder suspect. Image credit: (Cecilia Fabiano / LaPresse)

Greek Court approves extradition of Kaufmann

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Greek court has approved the extradition of a 46-year-old American man accused of murdering his Russian partner and their baby daughter in Rome.

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5 Italian eateries make 2025 World’s 50 Best Restaurants List

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the 2025 edition of the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Italy has five restaurants earning spots among the globe’s top dining destinations.

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On this day in history: footballer Paolo Maldini born

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Paolo Maldini, one of the most admired figures in world football, was born in Milan on 26 June 1968. Across a career that spanned nearly three decades, he came to embody the elegance, discipline and loyalty of Italian football at its finest.

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Kaufmann, Rome double murder suspect, declares innocence

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francis Kaufmann, the American man accused of murdering his Russian partner and their infant daughter in Rome, proclaimed his innocence during a video hearing in a Greek courtroom on Wednesday.

Six cities on red alert for weather

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Six cities across Italy were on red alert for weather on Thursday as a powerful heatwave intensified, with temperatures forecast to peak over the weekend.

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Italy braces for record-breaking heatwave

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is facing a major heatwave, with temperatures set to reach or exceed 40°C in several cities by the end of the week, forecaster Antonio Sanò warned on Wednesday.

Saviano tells Salvini ‘Shame on You’ at Defamation Trial

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano told Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini “shame on you” in court on Wednesday during a defamation trial in Rome. The case centres on comments Saviano made in 2018, when Salvini was interior minister and blocking migrant rescue ships.

NATO commitments won’t come at expense of Italian citizens

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Italy remains firmly committed to NATO but will ensure that defence spending increases do not affect domestic priorities. Speaking after the NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, Meloni addressed questions on the European Union’s future in defence cooperation.

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Bezos wedding in Venice met with protests

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jeff Bezos high-profile wedding in Venice this week has triggered a wave of protest from climate and anti-inequality activists. Venetians voice growing anger over the city’s transformation into a playground for the ultra-rich.

Ancient Roman head unearthed at Trajan’s Forum

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists in Rome have uncovered a colossal Roman head buried for centuries beneath Trajan’s Forum, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced on Saturday.