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Spanish restaurant chain ordered to change name after Italian government objections

Spanish restaurant chain to change name after Italy objections

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Spanish restaurant chain to change name after Italy objections

A Spanish restaurant chain named “The Mafia Sits at the Table” may soon be forced to change its name. Spain’s patent and trademark authority ruled that the brand conflicts with public order and morality following objections from the Italian government.

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Train crash near Cordoba Photograph: Civil Guard Handout/EPA

High-speed train crash in Córdoba involving Iryo train

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on High-speed train crash in Córdoba involving Iryo train

Spain is mourning after a deadly high-speed train crash near Cordoba in southern Spain killed at least 39 people on Sunday evening. A Málaga–Madrid Iryo service carrying around 300 passengers partially derailed and struck an oncoming Renfe train travelling from Madrid to Huelva.

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Spanish police arrest dangerous mafia members

Spanish Police Arrest “Extremely Dangerous” Mafia Members

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Spanish Police Arrest “Extremely Dangerous” Mafia Members

Spanish police announced the arrest of three suspected mafia members in Marbella on Monday. The trio, considered “extremely dangerous,” are wanted in Italy for attempted murder, weapons trafficking, and money laundering.

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Aftermath of Valencia floods. Image credit: X.com

Valencia floods: No Italians affected

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Valencia floods: No Italians affected

Italy’s foreign ministry confirmed Wednesday that no Italians are among those affected by the catastrophic flash floods in Spain’s Valencia region.

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'Ndrangheta boss arrested in Fuengirola. Man on floor being arrested

Alleged ‘Ndrangheta boss arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Alleged ‘Ndrangheta boss arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

An alleged boss of the Calabrian ‘Ndrangheta mafia was arrested as he went on his morning cycle ride in Fuengirola on Spain’s Costa del Sol.

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Europol says 32 people have been arrested in Spain for alleged ties to Italy's 'ndrangheta mafia.

32 arrests for people allegedly linked to Italy’s ‘ndrangheta mob

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 32 arrests for people allegedly linked to Italy’s ‘ndrangheta mob

Europol says 32 people have been arrested in Spain for alleged ties to Italy’s ‘ndrangheta mafia. They stand accused of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Arrest of Italian mafia fugitive

Italian mafia fugitive spotted on Google Street View ending 20 years on the run

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian mafia fugitive spotted on Google Street View ending 20 years on the run

An Italian mafia fugitive, on the run for 20 years, was caught after detectives spotted him on Google Maps in Spain. Gioacchino Gammino was sentenced to life for a 1989 murder in Italy.

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Possible Caravaggio now has protected status in Spain. Photograph: handout

Possible Caravaggio work given protected status in Spain

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Possible Caravaggio work given protected status in Spain

The Scourged Christ nearly sold for €1,500 at auction before experts suggested it could be a Caravaggio. As such, its true value is nearer to €50m.

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Italy beat Spain on penalties Euro 2020 semi-final

Italy beat Spain on penalties: who will meet them in the final?

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy beat Spain on penalties: who will meet them in the final?

FOOTBALL – It was a night of pure theatre as a closely fought match between Italy and Spain went to the wire. Jorginho’s spot kick was the cue for cries of Forza as Italy beat Spain and progress to the Euro 2020 final.

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Binge drinking poses a health issue for Italy

Binge drinking: 4.5 million Italians indulge

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Deborah Cater
electric scooters require insurance and a targhino Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters

Insurance required for electric scooters from May

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah Cater
What's behind the tradition of the pesce d'aprile? Image shows someone sticking a colourful paper fish to the back of another.

Pesce d’Aprile: How Italy does April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
The Italian populat5ion remains stable only due to immigration. Births in 2025 were almost half the number of deaths.

Italy’s birthrate continues to fall while population remains stable

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah Cater
Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Deborah Cater

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