Second wave of migrants to return to Italy as Rome Court appeals to European Justice on Albania transfers
Seven migrants from Egypt and Bangladesh have returned to Italy after being sent to the repatriation center in Gjader, Albania. This marks the second wave of returns. The Immigration Section of the Rome Tribunal has resubmitted the case to the European Court of Justice. Judges emphasize the need to uphold internationally recognized rights. “These judges need to go”, writes Elon Musk on X. Ernesto Carbone, a High Council of the Judiciary member, has deemed Musk’s comment as “dangerous”.
Last day for President Mattarella’s visit in China
“The mutual opening of markets leads to growth with equal convenience and advantage of all the countries of the European Union – but a level playing field must be ensured”. These are the words of President Sergio Mattarella during an Italian entrepreneurs meeting in Canton. “We have to create a balance between import and export in the two countries”, concluded the President on the last day of his visit in China.
Ita Airways-Lufthansa: there is an agreement on the sale
It was signed before midnight the final sale draft between Ita airways and Lufthansa. After a weekend of negotiations, the Minister of Economy and Finance and the German airways company Lufthansa got to a finalized deal, meeting the deadline of the European Commission after a recent stalemate. The agreement still needs the approval of the European Commission, set for the end of November.
Campania Council rejects No-Confidence motion, De Luca eyes third term
Thirty-five against, fifteen in favor. The Campania Regional Council has rejected the motion of no confidence against Governor Vincenzo De Luca, presented by the center-right. He was at the center of a clash with his party, the Partito Democratico, which opposed his third term. Campania had passed a regional law allowing De Luca to run again, probably as an independent.
A plan to curb youth violence in Naples
It was announced following a meeting led by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi with Mayor Gaetano Manfred. The decision to tackle youth violence in the metropolitan area of Naples sparked after the last crimes in the city. The plan includes increased nighttime operations, especially in areas with high youth activity, and an expansion of the video surveillance system.
Requested a life sentence for Giulia Tramontano’s murderer
Public prosecutors Letizia Mannella and Alessia Menegazzo asked for a life sentence with eighteen months of isolation for Alessandro Impagnatiello. The man who killed his pregnant girlfriend last year and was accused of premeditated homicide. He tried to poison the mother and the child before. The final sentence will be on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
A train leaves 50 minutes early to arrive on time
The paradox of the Frecciargento Roma-Genoa happened on November 8th, in the heat of the strike, but sparked debate only recently. The train was supposed to set off at 16.30. The company had informed the passengers of the change via SMS and has arranged a full refund for all those who experienced the inconvenience. “It was the only way to ensure the ride”, according to Trenitalia.
Internet craze: one hour of line for a selfie in a Baroque Church in Rome
Due to some videos on TikTok that quickly became viral, the church of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola in Rome is now a destination for hundreds of people who desire to take a selfie. The reason is a special mirror under a beautiful chapel painted by Andrea Pozzo that gives the users the chance of the “perfect selfie”. The viral trend caused one-hour-long lines at the church.
Sanremo 2025: Alessandro Cattelan to team up with Carlo Conti for the finale, but rules out presenting the Festival solo
Alessandro Cattelan will co-host the Sanremo Festival final night, Italy’s top music event. He is also hosting Sanremo Giovani, a show for emerging artists airing from November 12. Over four Tuesday nights, 4 artists will advance to Sanremo and compete against each other to decree the final winner. “Hosting Sanremo? Probably not, the Festival needs a broader person. I’m too niche,” said Cattelan.
Emma Marrone marks her comeback at Unipol Forum in Milan
The fans arrived hours before the beginning of the show. After five years, the Italian singer Emma Marrone comes back on stage at the Unipol Forum in Milan, with her tour In da Town. On stage with her, the Italian rappers Lazza and Tony Effe, but also Fabri Fibra who joined to perform with Emma the song In Italia. Other shows will be held in Rome and in her hometown, in Bari.
