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San Vittore prison where the arrested nun volunteered

Nun arrested with 24 others in ‘Ndrangheta probe

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A nun was arrested on Thursday with 24 others in a police operation targeting a branch of the Calabria-based ’Ndrangheta in Brescia province.

Bozzoli found under his bed

July 13, 2024July 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giacomo Bozzoli, who had been on the run in Spain, was found under the bed at his home yesterday. He was sentenced to life in prison for killing his uncle, and is under high security measures due to the risk of self-harm and escape.

Chiari station where a worker was hit and killed by a train. Image: Laura Faccoli - Own work

Another worker hit and killed by train

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the early hours of Tuesday morning a worker was hit and killed by a train at Chiari station near the northern city of Brescia.

Piazza della Loggia. Massacre took place here 49 years ago.

49th anniversary of Piazza della Loggia massacre

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The remembrance ceremony for the eight victims of the Piazza della Loggia massacre starts with the tolling of eight bells. 49 years ago today, eight people died and 102 were injured in Brescia’s Piazza Loggia when a bomb exploded.