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'Ndrangheta boss arrested in Fuengirola. Man on floor being arrested

Alleged ‘Ndrangheta boss arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An alleged boss of the Calabrian ‘Ndrangheta mafia was arrested as he went on his morning cycle ride in Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol.

Ultima Generazione revert to road block protests. People sitting in road holding banners stopping traffic.

Climate protestors block roads in Rome

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) group on Friday continued a series of road-block protests in Italian cities. They are highlighting the need to combat the climate crisis.

New government taking shape, though Berlusconi petulant

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The speakers for each of the houses of parliament selected, Berlusconi is seen writing less than flattering notes about Giorgia Meloni. Berlusconi has been complaining about Meloni’s vetoes on his ministerial proposals.

Italy’s only black MP enters parliament in wellies

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Aboubakar Soumahoro, an Italian-Ivorian trade unionist and labour activist, entered parliament wearing wellington boots. They were a symbol of suffering, he said.

Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre who presided over the opening of Italy's parliament

Holocaust survivor presides over opening of Italy’s new right-wing parliament

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Liliana Segre, a Holocaust survivor, presided over the opening of Italy’s parliament on Thursday. She recalled the dangers of fascism as the most right-wing coalition since World War Two took control of both the upper and lower houses.

'Lady Oil' on boat in Venice. She was jailed for mafai association.

Mafia ringleader ‘Lady Oil’ sentenced to jail

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Anna Bettozzi was sentenced to 13 years and two months in jail on Wednesday. Known as a petrol mafia ringleader ‘Lady Oil’, she was arrested last year for mafia association with ‘Ndrangheta.

meloni smiling at lectern. Government talks still underway

Meloni talking with allies over government formation

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni, the Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader and likely future premier, said she is having a fresh round of talks on Wednesday with her allies on the composition of the new government.

Birth of Venus by Botticelli. Jean-Paul Gaultier sued by Uffizi over its unauthorised use.

Uffizi Gallery suing Jean-Paul Gaultier

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Uffizi Gallery is suing Jean-Paul Gaultier over his unauthorised use of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus on his clothing. Any use of Italy’s publicly owned art to sell merchandise requires permission and payment of a fee.