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Sea Watch 3 charity vessel rescues migrant arrivals at sea 24 December. The ECHr has determined Italy was not responsible for Libyan coastguard action during 2017 migrant resuce, when SeaWatch rescued some, adn the Libyan coastguard others

Migrant arrivals down 29% in October

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported on Monday that migrant arrivals totalled 5,500 people on Italy’s shores in October, marking a 29% drop from September’s figure of 7,685 arrivals.

On this day in history: composer Vincenzo Bellini born

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 3rd November 1801, Vincenzo Bellini, one of Italy’s most celebrated opera composers, was born in Catania, Sicily. Known for his long, flowing melodic lines and expressive style, Bellini played a significant role in the development of Italian opera during the early 19th century, influencing generations of composers.

Massimiliano Galletti, Italian volunteer who died in Ukraine

Italian volunteer stretcher bearer dies in Ukraine

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Massimiliano Galletti, an Italian volunteer was killed in Ukraine. A volunteer stretcher bearer from San Benedetto del Tronto, he lost his life last Monday. Shrapnel from a grenade, mortar, or RPG hit him during an attack on the outskirts of Kyiv.

Trevi pool in front of fountain. Image credit: AP

Toss your coins in the Trevi pool

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the Trevi Fountain in Rome undergoes maintenance work, tourists now have an unprepossessing ‘Trevi pool’ into which they can toss their coins.

Lawyers Association defends Bologna judges who requested clarification from the ECJ

Judiciary is not overreaching into politics – Lawyers Association

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Criminal Lawyers Association defended Bologna judges who referred a new government measure, defining a list of safe countries for repatriation, to the European Court of Justice. This referral sparked accusations of judicial overreach into politics.

Arnoldo Mondadori Credit: Archivo di Mondadori

On this day in history: publisher Arnoldo Mondadori born

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 2nd November 1889, in Poggio Rusco, a small town in Lombardy, Arnoldo Mondadori grew up in modest surroundings. Despite limited education, his entrepreneurial spirit and vision led him to found what would become one of Italy’s largest publishing houses.

Stricter citizenship laws are in place affecting those claiming an Italian passport by descent. Passport regulations finally updated after 60 years. Citizenship by descent

Five Stripped of Italian Citizenship Over Hezbollah Ties

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Five individuals, primarily from Lebanon, were stripped of their Italian citizenship over links to the Hezbollah terrorist group, Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed. These individuals allegedly acquired Italian citizenship through irregular methods, Schengen News reported.