Prime Minister in Washington for the Second Inauguration of Donald Trump
Zeta Italy News President of the Council Giorgia Meloni is in Washington for the Inauguration Day of President Donald Trump. The Italian Premier will have a meeting with the 47th President of the USA and Elon Musk before the ceremony. The President of the Council of Italy is the only European Premier present at the Capital Arena in Washington DC.
Italian right-wing party proposes ban on face coverings
The Lega party has introduced legislation to criminalize forcing others to wear veils like burqas or niqabs in public spaces. The bill, presented by member of the Chamber of Deputies Igor Iezzi, proposes up to two years imprisonment and €30,000 fines for violators. The party argues this move defends women’s dignity and promotes integration, though it exempts face coverings for health, sports, and religious venues.
Italy’s Foreign Minister visits Middle East amid fragile peace
Antonio Tajani embarked on a diplomatic mission to Israel and Palestine, meeting with key leaders to strengthen the recent ceasefire. He advocates for an Arab-led UN peacekeeping mission and expresses Italy’s willingness to contribute troops. While supporting Palestinian statehood, Minister Tajani emphasizes the need for mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine rather than unilateral actions.
“I won’t return to Iran”: Cecilia Sala on her 21 days in Evin
Following her release from Tehran’s Evin Prison, journalist Cecilia Sala was interviewed on the Sunday program “Che Tempo Che Fa”. There, she revealed her ordeal: hooded interrogations against walls, up to 10-hour sessions designed to break her, and the haunting sounds of other prisoners harming themselves. “You’re always alone, even when being questioned,” she told Fabio Fazio, the presenter, expressing fears for her mental health and unexpected quick release.
Teen hacker changes school grades and ship routes from his bedroom
A 15-year-old from Cesena has been caught hacking both his school system and maritime navigation software. The tech-savvy teen altered failing grades to passing marks in the ministry of Education’s database and changed the routes of oil tankers in the Mediterranean Sea. Parents were reportedly unaware; police have seized his devices and transferred the case to juvenile court.
Cancer going from kidney to heart removed from a little girl
The operation took nine hours and a temporary cardiac arrest of the heart of the patient. 1,5 kilograms of cancer have been removed from an 8-year-old girl in the Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù in Rome. The tumor was on the kidney, but it extended until the heart. The operation was pretty difficult and risky but the team of the Hospital got a great endeavors for pediatric medicine.
Mortal fight in a family
A 63-year-old father killed his son with a legally declared weapon. The victim, a 34-year-old man, had drug problems. At the end of a discussion, the father shot the son, who lived together with his parents in Ornavasso close to “Maggiore” lake, Piedmont Region.
Car crash in the night
Two young people, 18 and 24 years old, died due to a car accident near Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region. The vehicle crashed against a wall. Police is investigating the dynamic of the incident. The third victim is in hospital in critical health conditions.
Jovanotti guest star at Sanremo 2025
Carlo Conti, the host of Sanremo 2025, has reported that, on the opening night, Jovanotti will be attending as a guest star. The announcement was made during TG1 and there was a live with the Italian singer: “It’s beautiful news”, said Jovanotti, “I will prepare something fantastic”.
Sinner and Sonego make it to the Australian Open quarterfinals
Tennis players Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego have both advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals with dominant performances. Sinner, currently ranked world No. 1, overcame Denmark’s Holger Rune in four sets, showing resilience and precision. Similarly, Sonego defeated American player Learner Tien, delivering a solid and composed performance.
