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Costa Concordia which was shipwrecked on 13 January 2012

On this day in history: Costa Concordia Tragedy

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in 2012, the Costa Concordia disaster unfolded off the coast of Tuscany. The luxurious cruise ship struck rocks near Isola del Giglio, leading to the loss of 32 lives.

Oliviero Toscani “shockvertising” photographer has died

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Oliviero Toscani (28 February 1942 – 13 January 2025) Oliviero Toscani, the revolutionary photographer whose provocative campaigns for Benetton challenged societal norms and redefined advertising, passed away on 13 January 2025 at the age of 82.

Search continues for missing British hiker Aziz Ziriat

Belongings found in search for British hiker

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The search for 36-year-old Aziz Ziriat, a British hiker missing in Italy’s Dolomites since New Year’s Day, is ongoing. Items belonging to Ziriat were discovered on Saturday, but rescuers have yet to locate him.

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.

Abedini Najafabadi Mohammad currently held in Milan

Abedini Released by Italian Authorities

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio requested the Milan Court of Appeals to revoke the arrest of Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi. The decision to release him was confirmed on Sunday, and he has since returned to Iran.

Footage of police chase leading to death of Ramy Elgaml

Vehicular Homicide Charge over Ramy Elgaml death

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The charge of vehicular homicide in last month’s fatal police chase in Milan remains unchanged for now, prosecutors announced Friday. The incident involved the death of 19-year-old Egyptian-Italian Ramy Elgaml, who was on the back of a scooter driven by 22-year-old Tunisian friend Fares Bouzidi.