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Image of three medical staff talking. On 5th December 2023 medics will strike in Italy for 24 hours.

Medics strike on 5th December

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In opposition to measures impacting the public health sector, including proposed pension cuts, medics across Italy are preparing for a nationwide 24-hour strike on 5th December.

The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, with Marco Bussone, President of the National Union of Mountain Municipalities, Communities and Bodies

Climate challenge key to Italy’s survival says Mattarella

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella said Monday that Italy’s survival hinged on meeting the challenge posed by the climate crisis as he addressed the national union of mountain communities (UNCEM).

Crosetto addresses the house over judiciary row

Crosetto addresses House over judiciary row

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto emphasised the importance of impartiality among magistrates when addressing the House on Friday. This follows a controversy sparked by his assertion that a left-wing faction within the judiciary poses a significant threat to Italy’s right-wing government.

Teenage migrants playing football in Italy. Image from unicefTeenage migrants playing football in Italy. Image from unicef

Italy cracks down on teenage migrants

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, Italian lawmakers sanctioned a government decree permitting the placement of teenage migrants, aged 16 or 17, in adult reception centres, while also granting enhanced powers to the police to verify the accuracy of migrants’ claimed ages.

Violence against women “incompatible with our present” – Meloni

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Violence against women is “incompatible with our present” and must be stopped, said Premier Giorgia Meloni at the signing of the Agreement for development and cohesion with the Veneto Region.

Francesco Lollobrigida refuses to resign over unscheduled train stop

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s agriculture minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, refuses to resign over accusations of treating the country’s rail service as his “personal luxury car”. He allegedly forced a high-speed train to make an unscheduled stop near Rome so he could disembark and continue on his way.