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Salvatore Ferrigno accsed of buying Mafia votes

Centre-right candidate accused of buying Mafia votes

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A centre-right candidate in Sunday’s Sicilian regional elections was arrested for buying Mafia votes this Friday.

Twelve injured when a stairway collapsed at the Globe Theatre in Rome's Villa Borghese park

Stairway collapse at Rome’s Globe Theatre injures 12

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Twelve people, seven of whom were children, were taken to hospital for treatment after being hurt when a stairway collapsed at the Globe Theatre in Rome’s Villa Borghese park on Thursday.

Meloni says centre-right bloc will bring in presidentialism

Centre-right will bring in presidentialism, says Meloni

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader Giorgia Meloni says the centre-right bloc she leads will bring in presidentialism on its own if it gets a two thirds majority in parliament.

Bishop rebukes priest for holding mass in his cycling gear

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian priest has been given a rap on the knuckles for celebrating Mass in his cyclist’s gear during an amateur cycling tour. His aim was to raise awareness for peace in the world in Sicily.

Giorgia Meloni endorses Spanish far-right party Vox ahead of Sunday's general election in Italy. Italy's economic pressures mount

Italy’s General Election Campaign Heats Up

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Sunday’s general election in Italy nears, the heat turns up with intense sparring between the parties. In the latest instalment, Meloni told Spanish news agency EFE she hopes a win for her coalition would pave the way for the far-right Vox group in Spain.

Europol says 32 people have been arrested in Spain for alleged ties to Italy's 'ndrangheta mafia.

32 arrests for people allegedly linked to Italy’s ‘ndrangheta mob

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Europol says 32 people have been arrested in Spain for alleged ties to Italy’s ‘ndrangheta mafia. They stand accused of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering.

global climate strike marches in Italian cities on the last day of electioneering in Italy on 23 September

Global climate strike on Friday

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fridays for Future announced today that marches will take place in 70 Italian cities for the international movement’s global climate strike this Friday. This also happens to be the last day of campaigning for Sunday’s general election in Italy.

Price of fuel drops and house prices rise

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The price of unleaded fuel drops to its lowest average price in 11 months. Meanwhile, house prices rise by 5.2% compared to last year.

Giorgia Meloni accuses officials of targeting Fdl

Meloni accuses government of allowing officials to target Fdl

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With less than a week until the Italian general election, Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Bothers of Italy (Fdl), accuses the government of allowing officials to target the right-wing group. Fdl was the only major party not to support PM Mario Draghi’s executive.