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Still from video showing moment Trump puts his hand to his ear, realising he's been shot

Italian politicians speak after Trump shooting

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said Sunday the assassination attempt on Donald Trump was a warning to everyone about how they conduct political debate.

Woman showin palm of hand with STOP written on it. Domestic abuse figures are up in Italy in the first half of 2024.

Domestic abuse rises by 5% in 2024

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the first half of 2024, Italy saw 12,424 reported cases of domestic abuse, marking a 5% increase from the 11,808 cases recorded during the same period last year, according to a report on gender-related violence released by the State police.

Matteo Salvini, Deputy PM says government will last. Salvini says Growth and Stability Pact needs wriggle room. Image: EFE

Salvini: the government will last the full term

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has said that the differences between the parties of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition at the EU level will not cause the government to cave in before the end of the parliamentary term.

My Brilliant Friend voted the best of books from the 21st century

Elena Ferrante’s ‘My Brilliant Friend’ voted best book of 21st century

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The New York Times decided to “take a first swing at determining the most important, influential books” of the 21st century. 503 novelists, poets, critics, non-fiction writers and others took part in their survey. Top of the pile was Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend.

jasmine Paolini with the runner-up's plat after losing the Wimbledon final 2024.

Paolini loses in Wimbledon final

July 14, 2024July 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini lost the Wimbledon women’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 4-6 to Czech Barbora Krejcikova in a dramatic encounter on Saturday.

Three minors convicted of gang rape in Caivano

July 13, 2024July 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three of the seven minors accused of gang raping two cousins, aged 10 and 12, in the town of Caivano in Naples province last year were convicted on Friday after a fast-track trial.

Bozzoli found under his bed

July 13, 2024July 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giacomo Bozzoli, who had been on the run in Spain, was found under the bed at his home yesterday. He was sentenced to life in prison for killing his uncle, and is under high security measures due to the risk of self-harm and escape.

Mafia Boss Denaro’s sister sentenced to 14 years in prison

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian court handed a 14-year prison sentence to Rosalia Messina Denaro, sister of the infamous Sicilian crime boss Matteo Messina Denaro, for mafia association.

Milan Malpensa airport now renamed after Silvio Berlusconi

Milan Malpensa renamed after Silvio Berlusconi

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan Malpensa airport is renamed after the late former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, despite significant public opposition, the Italian transport ministry confirmed on Thursday.