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activists on Spanish Steps the day femicide law approved. Credit: La Presse

Italy approves new Femicide Law with life sentences

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Lower House on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that introduces a specific crime of femicide into the country’s criminal code. The femicide law is now actionable.

Vertical forest in Milan designed by architect Stefano Boeri

On this day in history: birth of architect Stefano Boeri

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri, known for his focus on sustainable development, was born in Milan on 25th November, 1956. He is best known for the Bosco Verticale, or Vertical Forest, a pair of residential towers that transformed a corner of the city’s Isola district.

Purple ribbon and stop violence message - Italian government to push through gender violence bill following. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned gender-based violence on Tuesday as Italy marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. She called it an attack on freedom and said it affects everyone.

Vatican issues note praising monogamy

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican on Tuesday released a new doctrinal note on monogamy approved by Pope Leo XIV. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said sex strengthens the bond between couples and should not be treated as only a means to have children.

The removal of children from a rustic property receives political backlash

Court under fire over removal of children in Abruzzo

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The removal of three children from their British-Australian parents living in a woodland shack in Palmoli, Abruzzo, has sparked a fierce political backlash. It also prompted government intervention, as well as a wider debate on child protection and lifestyle freedoms.

Decaro of centre-left alliance takes Puglia. Credit: Instagram

Centre-left keeps Campania and Puglia as Veneto stays with centre right

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left alliance will continue governing Campania and Puglia, while the centre right has held Veneto, according to results from Sunday and Monday’s regional elections. Turnout fell sharply in all three regions.

Calabria - third top region for poverty in EU

Calabria ranks third in EU poverty-risk table

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Calabria had the third-highest share of people at risk of poverty in the European Union in 2024, according to new Eurostat data released on Monday. The region recorded a rate of 37.2%, behind only French Guyane (53.3%) and the Spanish city of Melilla (41.4%).

family lose custody for living in Abruzzo woods off-grid. Couple to undergo psychological assessment

Couple living in Abruzzo woods lose custody of children

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Australian–British couple living in Abruzzo woods will appeal against a court ruling that removed their three children and placed them in foster care. Their lawyer said on Friday that the decision contains “falsehoods” regarding the children’s schooling.

EC unhappy about Golden Power law in Italy Italian banks. Image credit: Getty Images

EU opens infringement case over Golden Power law

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission on Friday launched an infringement procedure against Italy over its use of so-called Golden Power in the banking sector. The procedure concerns the compatibility of Italy’s discretionary powers over banking mergers with EU law.

Justice minister Nordio, pictured, rejects Alfredo Cospito appeal. Says men are genetically programmed to reject gender equality

Ministers’ incredible remarks on femicide and gender equality

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio drew criticism on Friday after telling an international conference on femicides and gender violence in Rome that men’s “genetic code” resists gender parity. He said male attitudes reflect “a sedimentation” built over millennia of oppression and perceived superiority. He added that men must accept full equality with women, but subconscious resistance […]