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Senior Mafia figures released from prisons on furlough for Christmas or for 'model behaviour'.

Freed Senior Mafia Spark Alarm in Sicily

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Communities across Sicily are expressing unease as more than 20 senior mafia figures have been released from prison in the past three months. These men, many of whom were influential leaders in Cosa Nostra, are now returning to their former neighbourhoods, raising fears of renewed criminal activity.

Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni. © Filippo Attili, Palazzo Chigi press office via AFP Meloni will visit US President Trump on 17th April to discuss tariffs

Giorgia Meloni Meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni paid an unannounced visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday. The meeting shows Meloni’s intention to strengthen Italy’s diplomatic ties with the United States.

On this day in history: author Umberto Eco born

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 5 January 1932, in the town of Alessandria in northern Italy, Umberto Eco was born. Renowned as a novelist, philosopher, semiotician, and cultural critic, Eco’s work spanned genres and disciplines.

Lucia Manfredi and Diego Duca who died in Torette, Ancona. They leave behind a 10-year-old child. Credit: Social media

Torrette Tragedy: Victims Identified

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ANCONA – The victims of the accident in Torrette, Ancona, on 4 January have been identified as Dr. Lucia Manfredi and her husband, Diego Duca. Both in their forties, the couple had been married for 11 years and were originally from Fabriano but had moved to Ancona some years ago. They leave behind a 10-year-old […]

Bank Holidays in taly 2025. Image shows Italian flag flying over Lake Como. Credit: Photo by Tanya Lapko on Unsplash

Bank Holidays in Italy – 2025

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The year started with the first of the bank holidays in Italy of 2025 on 1 January, New Year’s Day. Now, the country is preparing for its second festive break on Monday, 6 January, with the public holiday for the Epiphany.

Jasmine Paolini, the first Italian woman through to wimbledon singles final. Image: Wimbledon on X

On this day in history: Tennis Star Jasmine Paolini born

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jasmine Paolini, born on 4 January 1996, is one of Italy’s brightest tennis talents. Her rise in 2024 cemented her place as one of the most promising players on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) circuit.

Sardinian governor Alessandra Todde who has been disqualified from office due to irregularities with election expenses. Todde appeal continues

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde Appeals Disqualification Ruling

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde has vowed to continue her role despite a court ruling to disqualify her. The Regional Election Commission of the Court of Appeal ruled she breached election expense rules during her February campaign.

Foreign Minister Tajani spoke about Italy donation to Ukraine Energy Fund Russia could try to influence general election

Italy Pledges €13 Million to Support Ukraine Energy Infrastructure

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On December 31, Italy allocated over €13 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, overseen by the Energy Community Secretariat and co-chaired by the European Commission.

On this day in history: birth of Cicero

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 3rd January 106 BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman lawyer, politician, philosopher, and orator, was born in Arpinum (Arpino), Italy. Cicero’s legacy as a defender of the Roman Republic and a master of rhetoric has endured for centuries.