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Murderer commits suicide by jumping from Milan duomo

Murderer dies in fall from Milan duomo

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A convicted murderer who had gone on the run after a stabbing incident in Milan has died after falling from the city’s iconic cathedral, the Duomo di Milano.

Landlside caused by bad weather in del Vco. High risk weather arnings are in place. Image credit: Vigili del Fuoco

Northern Italy hit by flooding and landslides

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Heavy rainfall and strong winds continue to disrupt parts of Aosta Valley, Emilia Romagna, and Alessandria, as authorities issue high-risk weather warnings across the north.

Piedmont red laert in 100 municipalities. Rubiana pictured sees floodwaters cascade through the streets

Piedmont faces major flood risk

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

17 April 2025 – Piedmont, Italy: Persistent rainfall has placed more than 100 municipalities in Piedmont under red alert due to high river levels and landslide risks. Trenitalia has suspended services to Santhià and Novara, replacing them with buses, as the region grapples with rising water and landslides.

Flooding at Strada statale 35 dei Giovi caused by storms in Liguria and Tuscany

Severe Storms in Tuscany and Liguria

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, powerful storms across Tuscany and Liguria led to significant flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage.

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.