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Transactions linked to terrorist financing rose in 2024

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

Reports of suspicious transactions related to terrorist financing rose in 2024, according to the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) at the Bank of Italy.

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.

Uber Copter available along the Amalfi Coast. Image credit: Uber

Uber launches luxury travel on Amalfi Coast

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Uber has unveiled new luxury travel options for Italy’s Amalfi Coast ahead of what is expected to be a record-breaking summer. With over five million visitors forecast to descend on the region, the transport giant will offer helicopter rides, boat cruises, and pre-booked ground transport.

No quorum reached in June 2025 referendum secret ballot underway for new Italian president. Electoral law overhaul

No quorum in referendum yet strong “Yes” vote

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national referendum on labour protections and citizenship closed with just 30.6% turnout, well below the quorum threshold needed to make the result binding. According to the Interior Ministry, this figure reflects complete data from all 61,591 voting sections in Italy.

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.

Meloni says majority will pass new election law if opposition refuses to talk Meloni described not as Frodo but "butter man" by Matteo Renzi

Meloni to abstain from referendum vote

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

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has confirmed she will not vote in the five national referendum taking place this weekend, despite plans to attend her local polling station. The referendum, scheduled for 8–9 June, include four proposals to overturn parts of the 2016 Jobs Act and one highly contentious measure to reduce the residency requirement […]

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.