Carabinieri detained municipal staff after council conspiracy
Andrea Ceffa, mayor of the Lombard town in the province of Pavia, has been arrested for corruption. Carabinieri also detained a councilor and three municipal services executives. The incident is linked to the “Sant’Andrea Conspiracy” from 2022, when municipal staff resigned to overthrow the Vigevano city council, some allegedly for payment. Also involved were a former Member of European Parliament and a construction entrepreneur.
Gino Cecchettin denounces disrespect during the trial for his daughter’s femicide
“I felt offended and Giulia’s memory was insulted”, Cecchettin wrote on social media following the November 26 trial of Filippo Turetta, his daughter’s killer. During the hearing, Turetta’s lawyer tried to defend him from life sentence’s aggravating circumstances, in particular that of premeditation. Cecchettin stated that being defended is an inviolable right, but it should not cross common sense and human respect.
Italian Prime Minister closes MED Dialogues in Rome, emphasizing Mediterranean’s global role
Giorgia Meloni ended the conference organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Institute for Political Studies. She emphasized the Mediterranean’s global importance and Italy’s central role. Addressing conflicts in the Middle East, she welcomed Lebanon’s ceasefire as a step toward peace and urged efforts to ensure displaced people can return home safely.
Unrest in the Corvetto district over death of Ramy Elgaml
The outskirts of Milan are engulfed in protests, barricades, and fires following the death of a 19-year-old during a scooter chase involving the Carabinieri. Both the scooter’s driver and the Carabinieri officer driving the patrol car are under investigation. Interior Minister Piantedosi is expected to visit the Corvetto district on November 28th for a meeting at the Prefecture.
University students protest in Rome
Students occupied the roof of the Humanities faculty in Sapienza University in Rome. They were joined by other students from the two other main Roman public universities, RomaTRE and Tor Vergata. They protested about wars, the financial law and the university reform promoted by Minister Bernini.They claim that the government is cutting funds on research and is neglecting students’ problems, such as housing.
Olympic champion in high jump received the Laurea Honoris Causa
Gianmarco Tamberi is an “authoritative and credible testimony for young generations”, “one of the most loved athletes” and “an example for his capacity to overcome serious injuries”: These are the reasons why Carlo Bo University in Urbino conferred him the Laurea Honoris Causa in Sport Sciences. The champion said he felt honoured and disclosed the possibility to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games.
7-year-old girl falls from window, mother commits suicide
The circumstances surrounding the event are still under investigation. The girl, who lived with her 30-year-old mother in a foster home, is now in critical condition. The incident occurred on November 27 in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria. Shortly after arriving at the hospital, the mother jumped from the fifth floor, dying instantly.
Italy Champions night: Juve draws and Bologna defeated
The two football matches featuring Italian teams on November 27 ended without victories. Juve drew 0-0 against Aston Villa after a goal by Rogers was disallowed in the 93rd minute, leaving the team in 19th place in the Champions League. On the same evening, Bologna lost 1-2 to Lille, with Mukaku scoring twice for the French side and Lukimi netting one for the Italian team, placing them in 33rd position.
Formula 1 stays in Monza: race confirmed for another six years
The single-seaters will continue to race at the Monza National Autodrome until 2031. The circuit has been a permanent fixture of the Championship since its inception in 1950. Built in 1922, it is one of the oldest tracks in the world. “I am proud,” said Angelo Sticchi Damiani, president of Automobile Club Italia, expressing gratitude to Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, for the decision.
Final day of “Be Travel Onlife 2024” in Florence
The two-day fair dedicated to tourism and technology concludes on November 28 in Florence, curated by Rodolfo Bagio and Giulia Eremita. The main theme of “Be Travel Onlife 2024” was the integration of artificial intelligence into the travel industry, which is currently almost entirely absent in the Italian tourism sector. Among the guests were representatives from Google and Tiscali.
