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Youth crime crackdown across Italy

Nationwide police operation targets youth crime

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Nationwide police operation targets youth crime

A major crackdown on youth crime across 44 Italian provinces led to 539 arrests, including 47 minors. Alongside was the discovery of almost 1,000 social media profiles promoting hatred and violence against ordinary citizens and police officers alike.

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Illegal migration creates opportunities for crime Meloni says as Salerno probe uncovers residence permit crime

Meloni: Illegal Migration Provides ‘Fertile Ground’ for Crime

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni: Illegal Migration Provides ‘Fertile Ground’ for Crime

Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that illegal migration creates “fertile ground” for crime, following news of a major corruption probe in Salerno involving residence permits.

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90 femicides in Italy so far this year

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 90 femicides in Italy so far this year

Italy has recorded over 90 femicides in 2024, with five occurring just in the past week, the interior ministry reported on Friday.

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Meloni at Caivano Decree press conference

Caivano Decree cracks down on youth crime

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Caivano Decree cracks down on youth crime

The government’s new decree, known as the Caivano Decree, outlines new measures to help reduce juvenile crime. It is named after the town in which two young cousins were allegedly gang raped.

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Juvenile criminals may be banned from using mobile phones

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Juvenile criminals may be banned from using mobile phones

Juvenile criminals face being banned from having or using cell phones, according to the draft of a decree set to be examined by the cabinet tomorrow.

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€11million worth of illegal finds returned to Italy

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on €11million worth of illegal finds returned to Italy

A Belgian collector had illegal finds, dating back to the sixth century BC, from illicit excavations in Puglia. Italian police recovered the finds, worth €11million, and returned them to Italy following unsuccessful legal appeals by the collector.

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sex and relationship education in schools now needs parental consent

Italy passes parental consent law for sex and relationship education

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah Cater
Quality of life across generations in Italy

Il Sole 24 Ore’s 2026 generational quality of life index

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Run-off votes in local elections Referendum votes

Italy’s local elections put immigration front and centre

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
80th anniversary of the Republic

Quirinale launches 80th anniversary website

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater
tourist tax revenues in Florence highest in Italy for 2024

Florence named best city in Europe by Travel + Leisure readers

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Deborah Cater

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