A 46-year-old American man suspected of murdering his Russian partner and their infant daughter in Rome was extradited to Italy yesterday from Greece. Francis Kaufmann, also known as Rexal Ford, arrived at Ciampino Airport on a military flight before being transferred under police escort to Rome’s Rebibbia prison.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has described China as a “colossus of innovation”. He also urged Italian companies to seize opportunities in the Asian market, following a three-day visit to the country.
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Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has condemned US sanctions against her as an attack on human rights and international accountability. The Italian-born legal expert responded to the Trump administration’s decision by stating: “The powerful punishing those who speak for the powerless is not a sign of strength, but […]
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Italy has formally submitted the domus de janas—prehistoric rock-cut tombs unique to Sardinia—for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Italy’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador Liborio Stellino, made the announcement during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee.
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As Italy seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for the Domus de Janas, many are asking: what exactly are these mysterious prehistoric tombs, carved into the Sardinian rock thousands of years ago?
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Environmental crime in Italy rose sharply in the past year, with over 40,000 offences recorded, according to Legambiente’s Ecomafia 2025 report released Thursday. The association said that criminal activity linked to environmental damage increased by 14.4% compared to 2023, with 40,590 crimes logged between May 2024 and April 2025, an average of 111 offences per […]
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A third student in Veneto has refused to take the oral component of Italy’s final school-leaving exam, known as the Maturità. The case follows similar incidents in Padua and Belluno, and has prompted intervention by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara.
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A farmer in Caserta illegally diverting water from a UNESCO World Heritage aqueduct and causing serious damage to the Royal Palace of Caserta’s water supply has been arrested.
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Passengers flying within Italy and the European Union no longer need to show ID at the boarding gate, Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) confirmed on Thursday.
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Pier Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday refused to rule out a future in politics, marking a shift from past denials. The MediaForEurope CEO and son of late ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi said he had no immediate plans to enter politics but left the door open.
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