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Italy Stresses Pragmatic Climate Action at COP29

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni, speaking at COP29 in Baku, stated Italy’s commitment to tackling climate change through a pragmatic approach.

CAr in sea after flooding hits Sicily. Credit;: vigil del fuoco on X

Flooding strikes Sicily: cars swept into the sea near Catania

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Flooding in Sicily saw cars tumbling through streets of Torre Archirafi, near Catania. Some were swept out to sea as torrential rain continued to batter Sicily.

Forgery haul by Carabinieri. Credit: Carabinieri

Italian police dismantle art forgery network

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police have dismantled a major European criminal network responsible for the forgery and selling of artworks by renowned modern artists. They recovered more than 2,100 forged pieces attributed to artists including Banksy, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso.

American Elon Musk wades into Italian immigration debate

Elon Musk criticises Rome judges over migrants’ case

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Elon Musk criticised Rome judges for blocking the detention of seven migrants under Italy’s migrant policy with Albania, a move that divided Italian politics. The migrants, citizens of Egypt and Bangladesh, arrived in Brindisi early on Tuesday following the ruling.

Naval ship may have to return men to Italy from Albania after a Rome court referred the second Albania migrants' case to the ECJ

Rome court refers second Albania migrants’ case to ECJ

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The immigration section of Rome’s tribunal on Monday referred the second Albania migrants’ case to the European Court of Justice, halting the validation of their detention.

Leaning tower of Bologna and sister tower. The city's mayor accused the government of sending blackshirts in November 2024 to the city Man dies after being restrained by police in Bologna

Bologna mayor accuses government of sending blackshirts

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore on Sunday accused the government of sending what he described as “300 blackshirts” to the city.

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio who wants a dialogue with judiciary

Justice Minister wants dialogue with judiciary

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Justice Minister said he wants dialogue with the judiciary to reduce their criticism of laws of a “political nature”. He also asked politicians to “tone it down” when criticising judicial decisions.

pompeii to cap visitor numbers from 15 November 2024

Pompeii to cap daily visitor numbers

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pompeii will cap daily visitor numbers at 20,000, starting 15th November, due to increased tourist numbers. This new limit aims to address conservation and visitor safety after a record-breaking 36,000 visitors flocked to the ancient city on the first Sunday of October, when entry was free.

Navy Ship Libra which is believed to be carrying illegal immigrants to Albania for processing

One of 8 migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Egyptian migrant has returned to Italy due to “vulnerability” concerns, Italian activists and lawmakers reported on Saturday. He was among eight individuals sent to an Albanian processing centre after being intercepted at sea.

Vaporetto stop - national strike o 8th November

National strike for local transport 8th November

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Commuters in Rome, Milan, and other Italian cities are set for major disruptions on Friday, 8th November, as a nationwide 24-hour public transport strike takes effect. The strike affects transport within cities and the surrounding areas, but not intercity trains.