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Restored Madonna del Latte unveiled in Florence

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A fourteenth-century fresco depicting the Madonna del Latte has returned to public view in Florence following a major restoration.

A second Rome high school has rape list on bathroom wall. Image shows graffiti of lista stupri

“Rape List” found in second Rome High School

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME — A disturbing “rape list” naming female students has surfaced in a second Rome high school, reigniting shock across Italy and intensifying debate over gender-based violence and the culture of sexism in schools.

Brunelleschi's Dome of Florence cathedral. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi Alleged fraud against Florence Cathedral

Nine arrested in €30m fraud linked to Florence Cathedral

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police on Thursday arrested nine people in an investigation into alleged fraud against the non-profit organisation that manages Florence Cathedral.

Camorra group targeted in Rome police operation. Image shows armed carabinieri officer from the rear

14 arrested in targeted Camorra operation in Rome

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police arrested 14 people in Rome on Friday in a major operation targeting a clan of the Naples-based Camorra that is accused of running criminal rackets in the capital.

House arrest for former Sicilian governor Cuffaro

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Palermo judge on Wednesday upheld a request by prosecutors to place former Sicilian Governor Salvatore Cuffaro under house arrest. The measure concerns alleged corruption in public-contract procedures.

Security van hesit in southern Italy. Burning cars used to isolate van. Image credit: x.com

Two million Euros stolen in security van heist in Calabria

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Scilla / Bagnara Calabra — A gang of armed bandits stole an estimated two million euros after attacking a security van early Monday morning in southern Italy, according to police sources.

Off.grid family look at property in bid to get children back. Family in the woods further separated

Off-grid family accepts temporary home

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The British-Australian couple whose three children were removed from their off-grid home in Abruzzo have accepted an offer of a temporary home.

The removal of children from a rustic property receives political backlash

Court under fire over removal of children in Abruzzo

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The removal of three children from their British-Australian parents living in a woodland shack in Palmoli, Abruzzo, has sparked a fierce political backlash. It also prompted government intervention, as well as a wider debate on child protection and lifestyle freedoms.

family lose custody for living in Abruzzo woods off-grid. Couple to undergo psychological assessment

Couple living in Abruzzo woods lose custody of children

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Australian–British couple living in Abruzzo woods will appeal against a court ruling that removed their three children and placed them in foster care. Their lawyer said on Friday that the decision contains “falsehoods” regarding the children’s schooling.

artist impression of messina Strait bridge project. Image credit: Webuild Messina bridge decree rewritten by government

Audit Court blocks third clause of Messina bridge plan

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Audit Court ruled illegitimate a third clause regarding the Messina Strait bridge on Monday, extending a pause on the long-discussed project. The decision followed last month’s rejection of the first two clauses governing the agreement between the transport ministry and the contractor, Stretto di Messina SpA.