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Google reveals Italy’s top search trends of 2025

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Google has released its annual breakdown of Italian search trends in 2025, highlighting a year shaped by music competitions, sporting success, cultural moments and global crises.

Tatiana Tramacere shown standing in a graffiti area, has been found alive in a Nardó

Missing Nardò woman found alive after 10-day search

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The town of Nardò in Puglia has reacted with relief after 27-year-old Tatiana Tramacere, missing for more than ten days, was found alive on Thursday night.

Mogherini resigns from College of Europe post. Image shows a head shot of Federica Mogherini

Mogherini quits College of Europe amid fraud probe

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Federica Mogherini has resigned as rector of the College of Europe in Bruges after being charged with fraud in a Belgian corruption investigation.

Ex-EU diplomat Federica Mogherini released in fraud probe

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A judge in Belgium released former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini overnight, after she and two others were detained on Tuesday in connection with a corruption and procurement-fraud investigation.

House arrest for former Sicilian governor Cuffaro

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Palermo judge on Wednesday upheld a request by prosecutors to place former Sicilian Governor Salvatore Cuffaro under house arrest. The measure concerns alleged corruption in public-contract procedures.

Tod's shoemakers investigated for exploitation. Image shows shoe stays and leather in a shoe factory. Image credit: istock

Tod’s vows action as Milan probe continues

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lawyers for Tod’s say the luxury shoemaker will act to protect workers’ rights as Milan prosecutors investigate alleged exploitation in its supply chain.

Security van hesit in southern Italy. Burning cars used to isolate van. Image credit: x.com

Two million Euros stolen in security van heist in Calabria

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Scilla / Bagnara Calabra — A gang of armed bandits stole an estimated two million euros after attacking a security van early Monday morning in southern Italy, according to police sources.

Trento tops Il Sole 24 Ore Quality of Life survey 2025

Trento tops “quality of life” ranking

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2025 edition of the annual quality of life survey by Il Sole 24 Ore names Trento as the Italian province with the highest living standards. Second place goes to Bolzano, followed by Udine in third.

Nicola Pietrangeli who died on 1st December 2025

Nicola Pietrangeli, Italian tennis pioneer, dies at 92

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli has died at the age of 92, sources said on Monday. His death closes a major chapter in the history of the sport in Italy.

Jasmine Paolini to bring olympic flame to Milano Cortina

Jasmine Paolini to bring Olympic flame to Italy

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini will carry the Olympic Flame to Italy ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. She will also take part in the Handover Ceremony in Athens on 4 December, running as a Torchbearer alongside Olympic cycling champion Filippo Ganna.