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Matteo Ricci under investigation for corruption. Image credit: Getty Images

MEP Matteo Ricci under investigation for corruption

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Ricci, a Member of the European Parliament for the Democratic Party (PD) has confirmed that he is under investigation for corruption. The probe relates to contracts awarded during his time as mayor of Pesaro, between 2014 and 2019. Ricci is also the centre-left candidate for president of the Marche Region.

Sempio poggi and stasi. The investigation is not considering fingerprint 33 as the Garlasco case reopens

Garlasco Case: Fingerprint 33 excluded from investigation

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The judge overseeing the Garlasco murder inquiry has ruled that “fingerprint 33” will not be included in the ongoing evidentiary hearing. The print, found on a wall inside the Poggi home, had previously been linked by investigators to Andrea Sempio, who is under fresh investigation for the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi.

gender violence survivors to speak in schools if PM says so. Red shoes on steps Femicide bill passed unanimously by senate

Senate passes landmark Femicide Bill unanimously

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Senate has unanimously approved a landmark bill that formally recognises femicide as a distinct criminal offence. The femicide bill, which passed with 161 votes in favour and none against, introduces life imprisonment for anyone who kills a woman “with acts of discrimination or hatred… because she is a woman,” or to suppress her rights, […]

Outrage as memorial to Giacomo Matteotti vandalised

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Politicians from across Italy’s political spectrum have condemned the vandalism of a marble plaque marking the site where the body of Socialist MP Giacomo Matteotti was found in 1924 following his assassination by Fascist agents.

Milan Mayor declares “My Hands Are Clean”

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala has denied any wrongdoing. He is currently under investigation in a major corruption probe involving urban planning projects in the city.

Tajani signs on behalf of Italy a statement called for an end to Israel's war in Gaza.

Italy joins global call to end war in Gaza

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has joined 24 other countries in signing a joint statement demanding an immediate end to Israel’s war in Gaza. They cited the escalating humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for a ceasefire.

Russian conductor Valery Gergiev whose concert has been cancelled

Caserta cancels Gergiev concert after backlash

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Reggia di Caserta has cancelled a controversial concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, originally set for July 27 as part of the “Un’Estate da Re” summer festival. The decision followed days of mounting pressure from Italian authorities, Ukrainian organisations, and Russian dissidents.