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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.

Pollux (left) and Castore (right) peaks in the Monte Rosa massif where an avalance occurred on 9th September 2024.

Avalanche on Monte Rosa massif – one dead

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An avalanche on Monte Rosa massif has left one climber dead and four others injured, according to the Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue Service. The incident occurred on Monday, striking a group of eight climbers.

107-year-old arrested over murder of family

17-year-old arrested over murder of family

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 17-year-old has been arrested after confessing late Sunday to allegedly killing his parents and 12-year-old brother at their home in Paderno Dugnano, near Milan.

Toti trial set for 5th November

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The trial against ex Liguria governor Giovanni Toti will start on 5th November. He was recently released from house arrest.

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Via dell’Amore reopens in Cinque Terre

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre
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Giovannoi Toti who resigned as Governor of Liguria. Image: Facebook

Toti resigns as Liguria Governor

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giovanni Toti resigned as Liguria’s governor on Friday. Toti has been under house arrest since May 7 due to a corruption investigation.

Floods in northern Italy leave villages isolated

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bad weather hit causing floods in northern Italy, particularly Valle d’Aosta and Piedmont. There is extensive damage with some villages isolated.

Arenaways to open two train routes in Piedmonte, including the Saluzzo track. Saluzzo pictured during winter with Monviso snow-capped mountian in the background

Arenaways to reopen train routes in Piedmonte

May 28, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian private operator Arenaways has secured a public service obligation (PSO) contract in the Piedmont region. CEO Matteo Arena shared this news with Railway Gazette International on May 21. On 27th March, Piedmont signed a 10-year PSO contract. It starts on January 1, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2034. Arena explained the contracts were […]

extreme weather and flooding in Italy. Still image form video posted by Vigili del fuoco on Twitter/X

Veneto and Lombardy hit by extreme weather

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Muson dei Sassi river in Veneto burst its banks during the evening of Thursday/Friday morning. Veneto and Lombardy have been particularly hard hit by extreme weather in the past days.