North-west Italy: News archives in English

Three Killed in Avalanche in Piedmont Region

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An avalanche struck five skiers in the northern Piedmont region on Sunday, killing three and injuring two, rescuers reported.

Milan New Year's Eve. Assaults were reported by several victims

Milan New Year’s Eve Assaults: Investigation Expands

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan prosecutors are investigating at least five cases of alleged sexual assaults during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Piazza Duomo.

Genoa Pra Port where a fatal accident occurred

Fatal Accident at Genoa Prà Port

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An accident at the Genoa Prà port terminal in the early hours of the morning has claimed the life of a worker.

Rescue operations to retrieve trapped caver in Bergamo. Image credit: AP

Work underway to rescue trapped caver

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A large-scale rescue operation is under way north-east of Bergamo to free Ottavia Piana, a trapped caver.

Protestors dump manure outside La Scala Opera House in Milan in protest against war in Gaza

La Scala Premiere Highlights Call for Peace Amid Protests

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The opening night of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino at Milan’s iconic La Scala opera house on Saturday demonstrated not only musical brilliance but also a powerful message against war and societal divisions.

Meloni with Marcvo Bucci who with the centre-right coalition held Liguria

Centre-right coalition secures Liguria

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed satisfaction on Tuesday after her centre-right coalition held Liguria in regional elections held on Sunday and Monday.

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Liguria regional election – poll puts Bucci ahead

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the Liguria regional election, turnout reached 45.94%, a drop from the 53.42% seen in the 2020 election, final figures revealed Monday. Early projections indicate centre-right candidate Marco Bucci is leading centre-left rival Andrea Orlando.

Torrential rain forecast for Liguria and Tuscany. https://pxhere.com/en/photo/877276?utm_content=shareClip&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pxhere

Children kept in school due to torrential rain

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Children were kept in school near Savona on Wednesday as widespread flooding affected the area due to torrential rain.

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Crack down on Mafia-linked ultras in Milan

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police and Guardia di Finanza Crack Down on Mafia-Linked Ultras in Milan.

Toti reaches a plea bargain on corruption case

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Liguria governor Giovanni Toti has reached a plea bargain agreement with the State Attorney’s Office for a suspended sentence of two years and one month, sources revealed on Friday.