An initiative to promote education and awareness
Zeta Italy News. Gino Cecchettin presented at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome the project in honor of his daughter Giulia, who was killed a year ago by her ex-boyfriend. The foundation will promote affectivity and love education projects, since “gender-based violence is the result of a collective failure: it is not just a private matter”, stated Cecchettin. Education Minister Valditara intervened, saying that there is a machismo to be fought, starting from school.
Regional elections in Emilia-Romagna and Umbria
Second and final day of voting in the two regions to elect their presidents and councils. As of 11 p.m. on November 17, Interior Ministry data showed voter turnout at 37.79% in Umbria and 35.76% in Emilia-Romagna. This is a sharp decline compared to the previous regional elections, which were held on a single day. Polls remain open until 3 p.m. on November 18.
Italian Prime Minister will address poverty and sustainability at G20 in Brasil
Giorgia Meloni is attending the two-day summit in Rio de Janeiro, where she will speak in two key sessions. In the first one, on November 18, she will focus on combating poverty. Ahead of the G20 summit, the Italian Prime Minister met Brazilian President Lula to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on economic cooperation and key sectors like energy and infrastructure. They also considered a new Italy-Brazil Strategic Partnership Action Plan for 2025-2030.
Italian judges call for protection amid political attacks
The National Association of Magistrates has called on the Superior Council of the Judiciary to defend judicial independence against what it describes as discrediting attacks aimed at paving the way for politically influenced reforms. The association also criticized new migrant regulations, warning they will disrupt the organization of Courts of Appeal. “Less conventions and more work”, said Salvini, Vice-President of the Council of Ministers.
Toys turned into weapons: two people arrested
Police uncovered a workshop in the province of Naples where toy guns were being converted into real firearms. Two men were arrested for the illegal possession and public carrying of weapons, as well as for possessing firearms, parts of them, and ammunition. The authorities confiscated weapon-making tools, gun parts, and instruction manuals. This operation was carried out in response to recent incidents involving younger individuals gaining access to firearms.
Tight security as students return to school following teacher assault in Naples province
Students went back to school under the control of law enforcement in an institute in Castellammare di Stabia, in the province of Naples, where a group of parents assaulted a teacher on November 14. The attack followed rumors of alleged sexual harassment involving students. Parents are demanding the teacher’s removal and threatening to withdraw their children. Education Minister Valditara ordered an official investigation.
Quality of life rankings in Italy highlighting North-South divide
Milan is the best Italian city to live in, according to a survey by Italia Oggi and La Sapienza University. The city secured the victory due to its strong services, infrastructure, and especially high income and wealth levels. Bolzano and Monza, both in the north, took second and third place. At the bottom of the ranking is Caltanissetta, a small town in Sicily. The survey highlights the ongoing gap between northern and southern Italy. Rome, for the first time, is among the top 30 in the ranking.
Sinner makes history: First Italian to win ATP Finals
The tournament in Turin ended with the victory of the Italian tennis player, who defeated American Fritz by a score of 6-4, 6-4. Number one in the world, Sinner is the first Italian to win the competition. He is the third player to prevail in the Australian Open, Flushing Meadows and Atp Finals after Federer and Djokovic. During the awards ceremony, the ATP’s president announced that the tournament will remain in Italy until 2030.
Bagnaia wins in Spain, but Martin takes MotoGP world title
The Italian rider took the victory in Barcelona, second and third were Spaniards Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin—all racing for the Italian Ducati. This 18th seasonal triumph was not enough for Francesco Bagnaia to win the MotoGP world champion title, which was awarded to Martin, who surpassed him by 10 points. “I don’t want to take the spotlight away from Jorge who has earned it,” stated Bagnaia, now ex-world champion, “Congratulations, today is his day.”
France tops Italy 3-1 in sold-out Nations League match in Milan
The Italy-France football game ended in a 1-3 at San Siro Stadium. With this result, France finished in first place and Italy in second in the A2 group. Both were already qualified for the quarterfinals. There was a sold-out crowd in Milan with almost 70.000 spectators, setting a record for a match in Italy, with box office receipts of more than 1.5 million euros.
