Security databases hacked by a private investigative firm
Zeta Italy News: hackers attacked Italy’s security databases. The Milan-based private investigative firm Equalize s.r.l has been accused of collecting and selling information on politicians, businessmen and well-known figures by accessing Italian important and secret databases, such as that of the Ministry of the Interior. Among the targets is President of the Senate Ignazio La Russa.
This spying is “intolerable in the rule of law,” stated President of the Council Giorgia Meloni. Four individuals have been arrested, and over 50 others are under investigation. Among them is Leonardo del Vecchio, son of the founder of Luxottica, the leading Italian eyewear manufacturing company.
Second day of Liguria Elections: voting ends at 3 PM as people choose Giovanni Toti’s successor
Turnout was at 34,68% at 23 on October 27, according to the data provided by the Ministry of the Interior through the website Eligendo. A downward trend if compared to the 2020 elections, which had 34,68% turnout. Voting will end at 3 PM on October 28. The election was called ahead of time after the resignation of region president Giovanni Toti, involved in an investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office of Genoa.
The race for Giovanni Toti’s successor is between nine candidates, but the real fight is between Andrea Orlando, ex-minister of Partito Democratico, and the mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci, backed by the main right-wing parties.
Italian Minister of Culture faces scrutiny over his neo-nazist past and funding issues
Giuli was a “brilliant figure” in Meridiano Zero, a movement of neo-Nazi inspiration and esoteric influences. This is what the boss of the organization, Rainaldo Graziani, told the Italian TV Program Report. According to Giuli this is no news since he had already talked about it personally. When the Minister was asked about the alleged eagle tattooed on his chest, he explained laughing: “It’s so obvious, it’s a reproduction of a coin from the first century AD, imperial age”. He is under scrutiny for his work as President at MAXXI, the National museum of 21st century arts in Rome. According to Report, the decrease in ticket sales and the disappearance of sponsors were replenished with public money by the Ministry of Culture.
Leader Giuseppe Conte divorces founder Beppe Grillo: a new chapter for the Five Star Movement
“I claim the right to the extinction of the movement” asserted Beppe Grillo, founder of the Five Star Movement, after being dumped by the new leader Giuseppe Conte, former Italian President of the Council. “A father has the right to give life, not to give death to his children”, replied Conte. According to him, Grillo can’t arrogate to himself the right to determine the extinction of the Movement, which is made up of “the community of members”.
Liguria, Piedmont and Sardinia tackle damages after devastating weekend flooding
Liguria, Piedmont and Sardinia are still recovering from the violent downpour of this weekend. Several cities are under the mud.
The emergency seems to be over, but firefighters are working tirelessly to give back a sense of normalcy to the affected areas, which are starting to assess the damage.
In Sardinia, the search for the missing man in the Nuxis area is still ongoing.
Rome Film Fest wraps up: Carlo Verdone shines on its last day, Johnny Depp premiers new film about Modigliani
October 27 marked the last day of Rome Film Fest, with comedian Carlo Verdone taking center stage to present the third season of his series Vita da Carlo. On October 26 the jury awarded Ángela Molina as best actress for Polvo serán and Elio Germano as best actor for Berlinguer, The Great Ambition. Johnny Depp presented his second directorial work, Modì – Three Days on the Wing of Madness, dedicated to the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani. On this occasion Depp was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award.
Football: thrilling 4-4 draw Inter-Juventus, Rome falls to Fiorentina
October 27 evening at San Siro Stadium in Milan between Inter and Juventus ended 4-4. Eight goals between the two teams, an event that only happened twice: in 1932 and in 1975, both matches won by Juventus 6-2.
Crushing defeat of Roma at the hands of Fiorentina: the match ended 5-1. Stark criticisms rain on Ivan Juric, Roma’s coach. Fans of the team plead for the return of mister De Rossi, after the second defeat in a row and an unenthusiastic 11th place.
Mario Balotelli returns to Football Serie A after 4 years drought
Mario Balotelli arrives at Genoa for the first medical tests. He returns in Serie A after 4 years, with a 400 thousand euros gross contract until June 2025.
Mario Balotelli was an Italian football star in the 2012 Euros and a key player for Inter from 2007 to 2010. Balotelli, now a player without a team, comes in Genoa’s clutch after the team had several injuries in the offensive area.
If Balotelli won’t meet the club’s expectations, Genoa will have the option to terminate his contract by December 31, 2024.
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia wins the Thailand Grand Prix
Italian Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) clinched victory at the Thailand Grand Prix, the 18th round of the MotoGP World Championship, on Sunday, October 27. Second place for the Spanish Jorge Martin (Ducati Pramac), as he maintains his position as the leader in the MotoGP standings. With 17 points separating Bagnaia and Martin, the championship remains open with four races to go—two Sprints and two Grand Prix.
Ferrari owns ⅔ of the podium at the Mexico City Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz from Spain (Ferrari) won the Mexico Grand Prix Formula 1, held in Mexico City on October 27. Ferrari also got third place with the Monegasque Charles Leclerc. Second place for the British Lando Norris (McLaren). “I’ve been saying for a while that I wanted one more win before leaving Ferrari, and to do it here in front of this mega crowd, I think is incredible”, said Sainz.
