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American arrested in Greece over Rome double homicide

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian prosecutors say there is “reasonable suspicion” of a double homicide after the bodies of an American woman and her six-month-old daughter were found last Saturday in Rome’s Villa Pamphilj park. An American man has been arrested in connection with the deaths.

Man with Parkinson's becomes first medically assisted suicide in Tuscany. Image credit: Getty Images

Tuscany allows first assisted suicide under regional law

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A man with Parkinson’s disease has become the first person in Tuscany to die by medically assisted suicide, following the region’s approval of a controversial law earlier this year.

Piazza Augusto Imperatore ribbon cutting

Rome unveils revamped Piazza Augusto Imperatore

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome has inaugurated the revamped Piazza Augusto Imperatore, unveiling a new pedestrian space around the Mausoleum of Augustus after five years of construction and two decades of planning.

Vailla Pamphili where the body of a woman and a baby girl were found. Image credit: https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%92%D1%96%D0%BB%D0%BB%D0%B0_%D0%94%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%96%D0%B0_%D0%9F%D0%B0%D0%BC%D1%84%D1%96%D0%BB%D1%96#/media/File:Villa_Doria_Pamphili_fontana_di_fronte_alla_villa.JPG

Woman and baby girl found dead in Rome park

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday afternoon, passers-by spotted the body of a baby girl lying in vegetation near the Fontana del Giglio, Villa Pamphili. The girl, believed to be around six months old, showed no signs of life. Emergency responders arrived within minutes.

Area of Pompeii affected by earthquake swarm

Partial collapse in Pompeii following Campi Flegrei quake

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A partial collapse occurred at the Pompeii archaeological site on 5 June, following a series of small earthquakes in the Campi Flegrei area. The tremors, which reached a maximum magnitude of 3.2, were strongly felt in Naples and surrounding areas.

Molfetta mayor arrested in corruption investigation

Molfetta Mayor placed under house arrest in corruption probe

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The mayor of Molfetta, Tommaso Minervini, has been placed under house arrest following a corruption investigation led by the Guardia di Finanza. The inquiry centres on alleged irregularities in the awarding of public contracts in exchange for electoral support.

Milan fire, partner accused of homicide and arson

Partner arrested for homicide and arson following Milan fire

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prosecutors announced Friday that the partner of 48‑year‑old Brazilian national Sueli Leal Barbosa has been formally arrested and charged with homicide and arson. The fire broke out at their fourth‑floor apartment on Viale Abruzzi 64 in Milan late Wednesday.