Coming home after detention
Zeta Italy News. Thanks to intensive efforts through diplomatic and intelligence channels, the Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released by Iranian authorities and is now returning to Italy. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to making Cecilia Sala’s return possible, allowing her to reunite with her family and colleagues. The Prime Minister personally informed the journalist’s parents during a phone call.
Acca Larentia: hundreds perform fascist salute at commemoration
In Rome, hundreds gathered to honor the 47th anniversary of the Acca Larentia killings, where three far-right activists were murdered in 1978. During the ceremony, attendees performed the Fascist “Roman salute,” sparking an investigation by the police. The act, illegal under Italian law, has reignited debate over the public display of extremist symbols. Authorities are now working to identify those involved.
Drug money hidden in baby diapers: Albanian dealer arrested
Italian Financial Police arrested an undocumented Albanian man who concealed €20,000 in his niece’s used diapers and cocaine in chocolate egg containers. Officers in Pordenone, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, found 10 grams of cocaine hidden behind a car air vent and later uncovered the cash stash during a home search in Treviso. The suspect faces charges of illegal residence and drug trafficking, with authorities seizing €22,000 in total.
Sisters leap from fourth floor
In Genoa’s Sampierdarena district, two sisters, aged 32 and 36, jumped from their fourth-floor apartment. The younger sister died on impact, while the elder remains in critical condition. Inside the locked apartment, the younger sister’s four children, aged 3 to 9, were found unharmed. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred days before a custody hearing involving the children.
Record-breaking surgery on 600-gram infant
In Italy, a premature baby weighing just 600 grams underwent a groundbreaking surgery to remove a rare tumor. The complex operation, performed shortly after birth, marks a record in neonatal medicine. Thanks to the expertise of the medical team, the baby is now stable. This milestone showcases remarkable advancements in neonatal care and life-saving surgery.
Relationship ended with a stabbing
Stella Boggio, 33, was arrested for fatally stabbing her partner, Marco Magagna, 38, during a late-night argument. She claimed self-defense, alleging she was attacked first. The incident occurred at 2:30 AM on January 7 in their shared apartment. Their relationship, marked by frequent fights and police interventions, had worsened recently. Magagna was planning to move out in the coming days.
Serie A: three-way title race resumes
Football Serie A returns with a three-team battle for the title. Defending champion Inter remains the team to beat. Following their Supercoppa loss to AC Milan, the Nerazzurri are determined to retain their crown. Sisal favor Inter with odds at 1.72. Barring dramatic turnarounds, Inter, Milan, and Napoli are expected to fight it out for the Scudetto.
CONI Calabria launches 2025 regional sports program
The CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) Calabria Regional Committee has presented its 2025 program for the Regional School of Sport. The initiative aims to support the local sports community through specialized training in areas like teaching methods, sport law, and psychology. President Maurizio Condipodero emphasized the importance of tailored education to strengthen Calabria’s sports sector and foster growth.
Tony Effe and Mahmood dominate 2024 charts
Italian music in 2024 saw rapper Tony Effe’s Icon as the year’s best-selling album, topping charts for 41 weeks. Mahmood claimed the singles crown with Tuta Gold. Their success highlights the strength of Italy’s contemporary music scene, blending urban sounds and innovative storytelling to captivate both national and global audiences.
New crime film starring Alec Baldwin to be shot in Sorrento
A new crime film inspired by a 1970s TV series is set to be shot in Sorrento, featuring Hollywood star Alec Baldwin. While the title and plot remain a mystery, the production will take place in a hotel overlooking the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
