Trenitalia conductor stabbed: unions call for strike
On November 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the staff of Trenitalia, FS Security, Italo NTV, and Trenord are on strike following the stabbing of a conductor on Monday, November 4, in Rivarolo, along the Genoa-Busalla route. The 22-year-old aggressor attacked the man after he asked him for the train ticket and made him get off the coach.
The unions have condemned the lack of security and are demanding greater protections. Although the Strike Commission has called for leniency, the protest remains confirmed.
12-year-old girl stabs schoolmate for “telling on her”
The victim, a fellow teen, was stabbed in the chest in the courtyard of a school in Santa Maria delle Mole, near Rome. The altercation started a few days earlier, when the boy reported the classmate for cheating. “He told on me,” confessed the attacker, who later tearfully called the police to turn herself in. The injured boy is not in serious condition and was taken to the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital.
Secretary general of Nato meets Italian Prime Minister in Rome to Discuss Alliance
“We have always upheld the necessity of a solid European pillar to assist the North American pillar of Nato”, stated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, as she met on November 5 with secretary general of Nato Mark Rutte. The two discussed the tight partnership of the country with the international organization and reconfirmed the effort of Italy to sustain Ukraine alongside Nato.
New migrants relocated to Albania: Italian Courts challenge government’s migrant policy
A new group of migrants has boarded the Italian ship Libra to be sent to Albanian migrant hotspots. Although an initial transfer was arrested by the Rome Court, this second attempt is now also at risk. Italian judges continue to reject migrant detentions, challenging the October 21 decree on “safe countries.” Catania judges blocked five transfers, to Egypt and Bangladesh, citing human rights concerns. The Italian courts are urging a response from the European Union.
Confindustria Against the New Economic Maneuver: “Insufficient Investments”
Confindustria, the General Confederation of Italian Industry, has denounced the lack of adequate responses in the new economic maneuver. In particular, the insufficient support for investments and Italian businesses has been criticized. The hearings on the 2025 budget law are ongoing. In front of parliamentary committees, on the first day of the hearing, the General Manager Maurizio Tarquini called for tax brackets and investments that would make Italian companies competitive at the European level.
Eni has finalized the sale of its Alaskan assets for 1 billion dollars
The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ENI) has set a revenue target of eight billion dollars for next year. The Italian state-created multinational has signed a sale agreement with Hilcorp, a private U.S. energy firm, accelerating this goal. With an expenditure of 2 billion and disposals amounting to 5 billion, along with assets in Congo and Nigeria, ENI is also on track to achieve its 2027 industrial plan two years ahead of schedule.
Former Brigades Member invited to Festival, sparking controversy
Pasquale Abatangelo, a former member of the Red Brigades (a far-left Italian terrorist organization) was a key witness for a documentary on prison riots in Italy during the 1970s, set to be screened at the Festival dei Popoli in Florence. For this reason, he was invited as a guest, provoking widespread protests. The conservative parties Fratelli d’Italia and Forza Italia condemned his presence, calling on the Tuscany region to withdraw its sponsorship of the Festival.
Italian football changes governance: Serie A pushes back
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has approved a reform led by President Gabriele Gravina to rebalance the power structure within Italian football, altering the electoral and political influence of the leagues. Serie A remains divided, with abstentions and opposition reflecting a general disapproval of the reform. The measure responds to an amendment to the sports decree proposed by Forza Italia deputy Mulè, which called for greater autonomy for Serie A. While the reform grants Serie A a 6% increase in decision-making power, the League had hoped for a more substantial increase in authority.
Lazio defeats Cagliari, three-way race with Atalanta and Fiorentina
Lazio football team faced a tough match against Cagliari. The game began with a fierce opening goal from Dia, but Lazio had to fight for victory after Luvumbo brought Cagliari back to level. A scored penalty by Zaccagni turned the tide, securing the win for the team. Cagliari struggled in the intense final minutes, with Mina and Adopo both sent off. Lazio now stands in a 22-point tie with Fiorentina and Atalanta for third place in the standings.
Farewell to master Renato Serio, renowned artist of Italian music and television
He died in Rome at age 78, after a long disease. He was a prominent figure for Italian music and television, having collaborated with famous artists, including Mina or Gianni Morandi. He had also directed the orchestra in the 2005 and 2006 editions of Sanremo Festival. His long career as an orchestra conductor and arranger has brought him to work for Rai and, after that, to a long partnership with Renato Zero, of whom he produced many songs and TV programs.
