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Abuse of office as a criminal offence will have to be brought back onto the statute books following the EP vote. Justice Minister Carlo Nordio should have been informed in advance, as the justice ministry handles ICC-related matters. Credit: Copyright Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse

Italy Defends Repatriation of Libyan Police Head

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has defended the government’s decision to expel Ossama Anjiem, a Libyan wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing urgent security concerns. The move has sparked criticism from human rights groups and lawmakers, who argue Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC.

Sforza Castle and portrait of Galeazzo Maria Sforza. Castle image: By ParsonsPhotographyNL - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86675008 Portrait in Uffizi Gallery, Florence

On this day in history: birth of Galeazzo Maria Sforza

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 24th January 1444, Galeazzo Maria Sforza, the second Duke of Milan from the Sforza dynasty, was born in Fermo.

Judiciary reform is a duty to votes says Justice Minister Nordio at Supremem Court of Cassation

Justice Minister Defends Judicial Reform as “Duty Towards Voters”

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio reaffirmed the government’s commitment to judicial reform during the inauguration of the Judicial Year at the Supreme Cassation Court on Friday.

Sinner into second Australian Open final. Credit: Australian Open

Sinner powers into Australian Open final

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

World No.1 Jannik Sinner stormed into his second consecutive Australian Open final with a commanding 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ben Shelton on Friday night at Rod Laver Arena. The 23-year-old Italian showcased resilience and clinical execution to overcome the American’s early aggression and extend his winning streak on hard courts to 20 matches.

Tourism Minister Santanchè Image: Instagram

Tourism Minister Denies Resignation Requests

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Tourism Minister, Daniela Santanchè, has dismissed claims that she was asked to resign following her indictment for alleged false accounting linked to her former publishing company, Visibilia.

Release of Libyan Police Chief. Credit: @MarcoFattorini / X

Italy Under Scrutiny After Release of Libyan Police Chief

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has demanded an explanation from Italy following the release of Libyan police chief Njeem Osama Almasri Habish, who is wanted for war crimes. Almasri was freed and flown back to Libya on Tuesday due to what authorities described as a procedural issue.