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flooding friuli Venezia Giulia. A landslide leaves two unaccounted for. Image credit: vigil del fuoco

Landslide leaves two missing as severe storms hit Friuli Venezia Giulia

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two people remain unaccounted for after a landslide destroyed a house in Brazzano di Cormons during intense overnight rain.

Mia Bintou Diop, Tuscany's youngest Vice-President, as new Tuscan government takes shape

New Tuscan government takes shape amid racism row

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The new regional Tuscan government takes shape after weeks of talks with President Eugenio Giani reaching an agreement with his centre-left allies. National party leaders also took part in the negotiations.

Florence's Piazza della Signoria with outdoor dining structures

Florence to restrict outdoor dining structures in UNESCO areas

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence will ban outdoor dining structures in 50 UNESCO-listed streets from 2026. The rule will affect areas such as Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale degli Uffizi. Officials say the ban will protect historic streets and improve public space.

YouTuber Cicalone attacked in Rome by criminal gang. Image credit: X.com

Rome police investigate attack on anti-pickpocket YouTuber

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome police are investigating a violent assault on YouTuber Simone Ruzzi, known online as Cicalone, near the Vatican. The attack happened around 18:30 on Wednesday at a metro station in the Prati district. Witnesses say about ten people ambushed the videomaker.

Partial collapse of medieval tower,m Torre dei Conti, in Rome today. Image credit: Getty

Part of Torre dei Conti near Roman Forum collapses

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A section of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti in central Rome partially collapsed on Monday during renovation work, leaving one worker in critical condition and two others injured, according to Italian media.

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Roberto Gualtieri receives bipartisan support after online threat

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri has vowed to continue his fight against organised crime after receiving an online threat against him and his family. The threat came after city authorities demolished two illegally built villas in Rocca Cencia, a district in eastern Rome known for mafia-linked clans of Sinti origin.

Miriam Oliviero - her body was found in Siena

Body of Miriam Oliviero found near Siena landmark

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police have found the body of Miriam Oliviero, a 24-year-old from Monteroni d’Arbia, on a rooftop near Siena’s Torre del Mangia.

Court of Appeal overtunrs controversial acquittal in rape case. Image credit: Adobe stock

Appeal Court overturns controversial rape acquittal

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ancona’s Court of Appeal overturns a controversial acquittal in a rape case that caused national outrage over victim-blaming in Italy’s justice system. The case involved a 17-year-old girl and a 25-year-old man, who was accused of sexually assaulting her in 2019 near Macerata, in the Marche region.

Caffe Greco, Rome. One of Italy's oldest cafés

Rome’s historic Caffè Greco sealed by police

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Antico Caffè Greco, Rome’s oldest coffee house and one of Europe’s most historic cafés, was sealed by police on Wednesday following a protracted legal battle between its owners and managers.