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Second Messina Denaro hideout discovered

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police today found a second hideout of Matteo Messina Denaro, the Mafia superboss apprehended on Monday after 30 years on the run.

Polar cyclone hits Italy bringing the Apennines snow

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A polar cyclone has brought storms and gales to Italy, bringing much welcomed snow over the central Apennines where the ski industry has been languishing.

Mafia boss hideout found in Sicilian town of Campobello di Mazara

Mafia boss hideout found and searched

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police and investigators have found the hideout of Matteo Messina Denaro, the mafia boss arrested yesterday after 30 years on the run.

Gina Lollobrigida has died aged 95

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sophia Loren leads tributes to Gina Lollobrigida who died aged 95. Lollobrigida was a screen siren who rivalled Loren for the title of sexiest Italian actress.

Messina Denaro - Italy's most wanted man - arrested on Sicily

Italy’s most wanted man arrested after 30 years on the run

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, Italy’s most wanted man, has been arrested by the Carabinieri police’s ROS unit after 30 years on the run. He was arrested inside the day hospital of a private clinic in Palermo and did not put up resistance.

Pompeii reopened the House of the Vettii after 20 years

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pompeii Archaeological Park reopened its ‘Sistine Chapel’, the House of the Vettii, after a 20-year restoration of the famed frescos. The frescos include erotic art and twelve mythological scenes plus a sumptuous garden.

Salvini hearing in ‘Open Arms’ trial

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini said he risks 15 years in jail for “defending Italy”. A hearing was held on Friday in his trail regarding the Open Arms NGO-run rescue ship.

winter conditions to arrive in Italy this weekend

Winter due to hit Italy this weekend

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Winter conditions are forecast to hit Italy on Sunday say meteorologists. The conditions may last for some time.

Petrol station strike set for 25th anad 26th January 2023

Petrol Stations to Strike 25-26th January

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Associations representing Italy’s petrol stations said on Thursday their members will strike on January 25th and 26th. It is protest against reports of allegedly speculative price hikes at petrol pumps after the government ended a reduction in fuel duties at the turn of the new year.