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GIADA ZAMPANO

GIADA ZAMPANO

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Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands join pro-Europe rally in Rome, amid worries over European Union's plan to rearm

Tens of thousands of Italians have joined a pro-Europe rally in the center of Rome, waving blue European Union flags in a sign of support and unity amid a European push for rearmament that has split the country

Tens of thousands join pro-Europe rally in Rome, amid worries over European Union's plan to rearm
Crime|Europe|Political

Italy approves draft law targeting femicide with punishment of up to life in prison

The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonment

Europe|US|World

US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm

A U.S. air base in Italy went on lockdown for several hours after security forces received word of a possible car bomb targeting the facility

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italian court blocks asylum-seekers expulsions in challenge to Meloni’s migrant deal with Albania

An Italian appeals court has refused to approve the speedy expulsion of 43 asylum seekers detained in Albania under a controversial migration deal to move the proceedings beyond European Union borders

Italian court blocks asylum-seekers expulsions in challenge to Meloni’s migrant deal with Albania
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi launches 13 billion euro takeover bid for peer Mediobanca

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena has announced it is launching a 13.3 billion euro takeover bid for larger peer Mediobanca in a surprise move that could reshape the country’s banking sector

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi launches 13 billion euro takeover bid for peer Mediobanca
Europe|News|Science

A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in Italy

Hundreds of small tremors have shaken a densely populated volcanic area west of the Italian city of Naples in recent weeks, pushing the government to quickly redraft mass evacuation plans, even though experts don’t see an imminent risk of eruption

A string of volcanic tremors raises fears of mass evacuations in Italy
Crime|Europe|News|World

Bus crash across lagoon from Venice's historic center kills 21 people, including Ukrainian tourists

Italian authorities say at least 21 people have been killed and 18 injured in a bus crash in Venice

Bus crash across lagoon from Venice's historic center kills 21 people, including Ukrainian tourists
Europe|News|Travel

Italy identifies 20 foreign tourists who perished in fiery crash from overpass on Venetian mainland

Italy has launched an investigation after a fully electric-powered bus with foreign tourists veered off a busy overpass on the Venetian mainland during rush hour

Italy identifies 20 foreign tourists who perished in fiery crash from overpass on Venetian mainland
Crime|Europe|News

More than 200 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial involving the 'ndrangheta crime syndicate

An Italian tribunal has convicted 207 people and sentenced them to a combined 2,100 years in prison on charges related to their membership in Italy’s ’ndrangheta organized crime syndicate

More than 200 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial involving the 'ndrangheta crime syndicate
Europe|News|World

The leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration

The leaders of Italy and the U.K. have agreed to tackle irregular migration to Europe

The leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration
Africa|Europe|News|World

Italian Premier Meloni says curbing migrant arrivals from Africa is about investment, not charity

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has told her European Union partners that curbing migration flows from African countries has less to do with offers of charity than strong partnerships coupled with strategic investments in those nations

Italian Premier Meloni says curbing migrant arrivals from Africa is about investment, not charity
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says

The Vatican says that Pope Francis has canceled an audience as a precaution after coming down with mild flu

Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says
Crime|Europe|News|World

Survivors and families of 94 migrants who died in shipwreck off Italy call for truth a year later

Survivors and family members of victims of a tragic shipwreck a year ago that killed 94 migrants, including 35 minors, just off Italy’s southern coast, returned for three days of commemorations, calling for truth and justice

Survivors and families of 94 migrants who died in shipwreck off Italy call for truth a year later
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, who played frequently at La Scala, dies at age 82

Grammy-winning Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini has died

Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, who played frequently at La Scala, dies at age 82
Europe|News|World

Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle

An Italian court has dismissed a long-running case against the crew of three humanitarian organizations

Crime|Europe|News|Political

Italian anti-fascist activist jailed in Hungary to be moved to house arrest in Budapest

A Hungarian court of appeal has upheld a request from an Italian anti-fascist activist to be moved from jail to house arrest in Budapest as she awaits trial

Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more and more LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe

While many of the migrants who reach Europe are escaping war, conflict and poverty, an increasing number are fleeing possible prison terms and death sentences because they are gay

As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more and more LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe
Europe|News

Your time is up, Italy's hard-right leader tells EU center parties as she votes in European election

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined voters in Italy and a half dozen European Union nations in casting a ballot during the penultimate day of European Union parliamentary elections on Saturday

Your time is up, Italy's hard-right leader tells EU center parties as she votes in European election
Election|Europe|News|Political

Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party has won European elections in Italy with a strong 28% of the votes, boosting her leadership at home and consolidating her kingmaker role in Europe

Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'

Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican celebrating the importance of humor

Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'
Crime|Europe

Italian prosecutors open shipwreck and manslaughter investigation into superyacht sinking

Prosecutors in Italy have opened an investigation into culpable shipwreck and multiple manslaughter after a superyacht capsized during a storm off the coast of Sicily

Italian prosecutors open shipwreck and manslaughter investigation into superyacht sinking
Crime|Europe|News

Italy's deputy premier Matteo Salvini faces a potential 6-year prison sentence in migration trial

Italian prosecutors have requested a six-year prison sentence for right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini for his decision to prevent more than 100 migrants from landing in Italy when he was interior minister in 2019

Europe|Health|News|World

Italian army will guard a hospital after attacks on medical workers

Italy’s army is set to begin guarding medical staff in Calabria starting Monday

Italian army will guard a hospital after attacks on medical workers
Arts|Europe|News

An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return

A ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Rome has marked the successful recovery of a stolen photo portrait of Winston Churchill, known as “The Roaring Lion,” after a two-year search

Crime|Europe|News

Italy holds a trial into the killing of a woman that sparked debate over femicide

The trial into the brutal killing of a 22-year-old woman has started in Italy

Italy holds a trial into the killing of a woman that sparked debate over femicide

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