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Luigi Marconi presents ‘Report on the State of Rights in Italy’ to Chamber of Deputies

Report on the State of Rights in Italy presented to Chamber of Deputies

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The “Report on the State of Rights in Italy” was presented yesterday morning at the Chamber of Deputies. This report, conceived and edited by A Buon Diritto Onlus, chaired by Luigi Manconi, has been published annually since 2014 with support from the Waldensian Church.

Controversial Security Bill is before the Senate. The EU has criticised some of its measures

Protests lead to push for Security Bill approval

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy witnessed widespread protests over the weekend, prompting the government to push for swift approval of the contentious Security Bill. This legislation, central to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s agenda, has sharply divided the opposition, the Council of Europe, and groups representing victims of mafia and terrorist attacks.

Marina Berlusconi who denies any involvement in the exposure of Andre

Marina Berlusconi Slams RAI Programme

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Marina Berlusconi criticised RAI’s Report programme, calling Sunday night’s episode on Silvio Berlusconi “the worst media-judicial garbage.”

Abedini Najafabadi Mohammad currently held in Milan

Abedini Released by Italian Authorities

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio requested the Milan Court of Appeals to revoke the arrest of Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi. The decision to release him was confirmed on Sunday, and he has since returned to Iran.

Meloni at press conference addresses press freedom and government reforms. Credit: ANSA

Meloni addresses Press Freedom and Government Policies

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At a press conference organised by the National Council of the Order of Journalists and the Parliamentary Press Association, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses press freedom and other current affairs.

No signed Starlink deals between Italy and SpaceX, says PM’s Office

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office dismissed reports of a deal between Italy and Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink programme as “ridiculous” on Monday. The denial followed speculation that talks with US President-elect Donald Trump included discussions about SpaceX.

Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni. © Filippo Attili, Palazzo Chigi press office via AFP

Giorgia Meloni Meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni paid an unannounced visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday. The meeting shows Meloni’s intention to strengthen Italy’s diplomatic ties with the United States.

Sardinian governor Alessandra Todde who has been disqualified from office due to irregularities with election expenses. She has appealed

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde Appeals Disqualification Ruling

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde has vowed to continue her role despite a court ruling to disqualify her. The Regional Election Commission of the Court of Appeal ruled she breached election expense rules during her February campaign.

Celecilia Sala, Italian journalist. Credit: ANDREA MEROLA AFP

Italy working with US and Iran to attain release of Cecilia Sala

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala remains detained in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison under harsh conditions, following her arrest on 16 December, 2024. Sala, a 29-year-old freelance correspondent for Il Foglio and podcaster for Chora News, was accused of breaching Islamic law.