The detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Tehran on December 19 has escalated diplomatic tensions between Italy and Iran. Sala, who reported for Chora Media, was kidnapped hours before her return to Italy and is believed to be held…
Two Italian tourists faced a shark attack while snorkeling off the coast of Marsa Alam in Egypt. Gianluca Di Gioia, 48, tragically lost his life, while his companion, Giuseppe Fappani, 69, was injured while attempting to help him. The assault…
Milan has enacted a wide-reaching ban on outdoor smoking as part of its air quality improvement efforts. Starting January 1, 2025, smoking will be prohibited in all public areas, with fines up to 240 euros for violations. The ban specifically…
A pro-Russian hacker group, Noname057(16), claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that temporarily disabled approximately ten official websites in Italy, including those of the foreign ministry and two Milan airports. The attack, believed to be a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS),…
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, was arrested in Tehran on December 19 and remains detained under unclear charges. The Italian Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and has urged discretion from the media to facilitate her swift return. Sala…
The Italian Senate voted to approve the budget bill, with 112 votes in favor, 67 against and 1 abstention, shortly before 1:30 PM. The final vote on the budget law saw 108 supporters, 63 opponents, and 1 abstention. The major…
Francesco Boccia, the Democratic Party’s group leader in the Senate, expressed concerns over the government’s handling of the budget law, asserting that it undermines parliamentary democracy. He emphasized the need to defend both the Parliament and the citizens against governmental…
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, has been detained in Iran without clear reasons. Italy’s foreign ministry is actively involved, with ambassador Paola Amadei visiting Sala at Evin prison, where she is held in solitary confinement. Italian officials, including Defence Minister…
The Italian Senate is facing significant tensions as the government defends a controversial economic maneuver, described by Minister of Economy Giancarlo Giorgetti as ‘prudent.’ Opposition parties are protesting against the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and Guido Quintino Liris, a representative…
The Italian budget law is set to be approved in the Senate despite tensions between the ruling majority and opposition parties. While the government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, views the budget as a positive step for growth and…
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, has been detained by Iranian authorities since December 19. The Italian Foreign Ministry is working on her release, but the reason for her arrest remains unclear. Sala, who was conducting interviews in Iran on a…
On October 23, the Italian government presented the budget bill to Parliament, marking an earlier submission than in previous years. Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti highlighted the need for procedural improvements in Parliament, referencing the precedence of later presentations in recent years….
