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50,000 Protest in Rome Against Government’s ‘Security Bill’

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 50,000 Protest in Rome Against Government’s ‘Security Bill’

Organisers reported around 50,000 people marched in Rome on Saturday to protest against the government’s controversial ‘security bill’.  The bill has faced criticism for allegedly undermining the right to peaceful protest.

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Cassation Court gives go ahead for referendum on differentiated autonomy law Referendum on judiciary reform

Cassation Court OKs Referendum on ‘Differentiated Autonomy’ Law

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Cassation Court OKs Referendum on ‘Differentiated Autonomy’ Law

Italy’s Supreme Cassation Court has approved a referendum to completely repeal the government’s controversial ‘differentiated autonomy’ law. The recently introduced law allows regions to request greater control over the tax revenues collected within their territories.

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Politico names Meloni most powerful person in Europe. Image credit: AP

Meloni Named Most Influential Person in Europe by Politico

December 11, 2024December 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni Named Most Influential Person in Europe by Politico

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been ranked as the most influential person in Europe for 2025 by Politico, topping its prestigious Class of 2025 list.

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Covid vaccine boosters. Unpaid covid vaccine fines cancelled

Meloni Government Cancels Unpaid COVID Vaccine Fines

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni Government Cancels Unpaid COVID Vaccine Fines

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet has approved the annual Milleproroghe decree, which includes a decision to cancel unpaid €100 COVID vaccine fines imposed during the pandemic on individuals who refused mandatory vaccination.

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Tajani says Spain encourage human trafficking after Ceuta border breach Ambassador and staff unharmed after rebels entered the ambassador's residence in Damascus on Sunday, says Tajani

Ambassador and staff unharmed after Syrian rebels entered ambassador’s residence

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ambassador and staff unharmed after Syrian rebels entered ambassador’s residence

Italy’s ambassador to Syria and diplomatic staff at the Damascus embassy were unharmed after rebels entered the ambassador’s residence early Sunday, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed.

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Foreign Minister Tajani spoke about Italy donation to Ukraine Energy Fund

Italy Prepares Evacuation Plan for Syria

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy Prepares Evacuation Plan for Syria

Italy prepares a citizen’s evacuation plan for Syria as Islamist rebels, aligned with pro-Turkish and anti-Assad factions, advance towards Damascus.

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ECJ (pictured) sets tentative February date for hearing on migrant processing policy. Credit: By Luxofluxo - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76261515

ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced Tuesday that it plans a February hearing on Italy’s controversial migrant processing policy. The case concerns Italy’s designation of what is considered a “safe country” for repatriation.

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Italian arrest warrant for Austrian Tycoon René Benko

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian arrest warrant for Austrian Tycoon René Benko

An arrest warrant has been issued for René Benko, the Austrian billionaire behind the embattled Signa Group, by prosecutors in Trento. This comes amidst allegations of corruption involving business figures and public officials in Trentino–Süd Tirol, the region bordering Austria.

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Justice Decree approved with contentious provisions excluded. Image shows statue of Justice holding scales aloft with sun behind

Justice Decree Approved, Controversial Provisions Dropped

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Justice Decree Approved, Controversial Provisions Dropped

The Council of Ministers has approved the latest justice decree, but two highly debated provisions were excluded.

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National General strike protest in Rome, 29 November 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

General Strike – Protest across the Country

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on General Strike – Protest across the Country

Today’s general strike in protest against the 2025 budget, organised by CGIL and UIL trade unions, marked a pivotal moment in Italy’s ongoing political and social discourse.

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