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Migrants in a small boat on the sea Copyright: Sandor Csudai On 7 June 2026 a boat capsized with the loss of at least 10 lives

New migration decree lists 19 safe countries

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government has approved a new migration decree that defines a list of safe countries for repatriation.

On this day in history: Francesco Foscari, doge of Venice, abdicates

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesco Foscari, the 65th Doge of Venice, reigned from 1423 to 1457 during one of the most turbulent periods in Venetian history. His rule is remembered for both the expansion of Venice’s influence on the Italian mainland and the personal tragedies that marked his time in office.

Flood prevention legislation would help prevent such scenes. Fire brigande rescue people from floods. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco via X.com

Civil Protection Minister calls for flood prevention legislation

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci urged the introduction of flood prevention legislation as Emilia Romagna continues to struggle after the weekend’s devastating floods.

Gangs smuggling migrants Credit: UNHCR/Oualid Khelifi

Italian police help smash gangs smuggling migrants

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni vowed to defend Italy’s borders from criminal gangs smuggling migrants and reaffirmed that only legal migrants would be allowed to enter the country.

Global Peace Index 2023, shows list of safe countries, or those ranked by peaceability Credit: By Unknown author - https://www.visionofhumanity.org/maps/#/, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146817011

Migrant measures must align with EU law

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet will approve a decree later today to address the legal issue over 12 migrants detained at an Italian-run centre in Gjader, Albania. A Rome court had refused to validate their detention, citing that Bangladesh and Egypt, their countries of origin, are not considered safe countries.

On this day in history: artist Umberto Boccioni born

October 20, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Umberto Boccioni, one of the most influential artists of the early 20th century, was born on 20th October 1882. He was a driving force behind the Futurist movement.

A new decree is expected after Rome court orders return of migrants from Albania. Image showed gavel, books and scroll with the word law on it

Transfer of migrants to Albania will continue

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Operations to transfer migrants to Albania, where they will stay in newly opened Italian-run centres will continue regularly, government sources stated on Saturday.

Flooding in Emilia Romagna after intense rainfall. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco on x.com

Heavy Rain and Flooding Causes Chaos Across Emilia-Romagna

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Emilia-Romagna region has been severely impacted by intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and damage in multiple areas, including Bologna and Modena.

Flood in Sicily

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Heavy rains have caused the Salso River in Sicily to flood in several areas of Licata, Agrigento. The flooding has prompted residents to evacuate their homes as a precaution.

Salvini attacks ‘politicised judiciary’

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Twelve migrants held in a repatriation detention center in Albania will soon return to Italy, as ordered by a Rome court. Deputy PM Matteo Salvini has sprung to the attack calling them ‘politicised judiciary’.