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Italy’s Economic Growth and Employment in Late 2024

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s economy and employment showed mixed results in late 2024, with some areas stable and others slowing down.

Self-portrait of bernardo Bellotto as Venetian ambassador

On this day in history: birth of artist Bernardo Bellotto

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born in Venice on 30th January 1721, Bernardo Bellotto was a distinguished landscape painter and the nephew of the famous Canaletto. Though he initially followed in his uncle’s artistic footsteps, Bellotto forged his own legacy through his strikingly detailed and atmospheric depictions of European cities beyond Italy.

Illegal burning of dumped waste near Naples. Image: Courtesy of Angelo Ferrillo, www.laterradeifuochi.it

Italy failed to protect residents in ‘Land of Fires,’ EU court rules

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has failed to protect residents in Campania’s ‘Land of Fires’ (Terra dei Fuochi), the European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday.

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Refugees in Libya NGO demands answers over release of Almasri

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A spokesperson for the NGO Refugees in Libya has questioned why Libyan judicial police commander Najeem Osama Almasri Habish was released and sent back to Libya. The issue was raised during a press conference held by opposition members at the Lower House on Wednesday.

Luigi Li Gotti says his complaint against Meloni was a judicial one, not political, referring to the release of the Libyan wanted for war crimes.

Judicial choice not political – Li Gotti

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Attorney Luigi Li Gotti said Wednesday that his criminal complaint against Premier Giorgia Meloni and officials was a judicial choice, not political.

online child pornography investigation leads to 12 arrests in Italy. Credit: Photo by Lukas Hellebrand on Unsplash

Police arrest 12 in child pornography investigation

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police arrested 12 people on Wednesday in a child pornography investigation. The arrests included a man claiming to have contacts in online child protection.

Chiara Ferragni indicted over alleged fraud. Imsge credit: https://www.instagram.com/chiaraferragni/

Chiara Ferragni indicted for alleged fraud

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian fashion influencer and entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni was indicted over alleged fraud linked to charity-themed Christmas and Easter products, her defence team confirmed on Wednesday.

Vesuvius peeks through the couds. (Image credit: NASA/Landsat/Joshua Stevens)

Vesuvius peeking through the clouds

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A NASA satellite image from 2022 captures a stunning view of Mount Vesuvius, one of the world’s most notorious and potentially deadly volcanoes. Peeking through a circular gap in the clouds, its vast crater resembles a watchful eye staring toward the sky.

Mona Lisa to Move as Macron Unveils Louvre Overhaul

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

French President Emmanuel Macron has described his ambitious renovation plan for the Louvre as the museum’s “new renaissance.” On Tuesday, he announced major reforms aimed at modernising the historic site, including a separate room for the Mona Lisa.

Almasri probe into Meloni, Nordio and Piantedosi

Meloni, Nordio and Piantedosi probe over Almasri

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she received notice of investigation over Libyan judicial police commander Najeem Osema Almasri Habish. The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants him for war crimes.