Prime Minister declares the probe as “politically motivated” amid Libyan commander case
“Our commitment to defend Italy will continue. When the safety of the Nation and the interests of Italians are at stake, there is no room for retreat,” said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, reacting to an investigation for aiding and embezzlement in the case of Libyan commander Najeem Osema Almasri Habish. He was arrested, released, and returned to Libya on a state aircraft. Meloni dismissed the probe as “politically motivated”. Zeta Italy News
Joint Italy-Jordan operation delivers humanitarian aid to Gaza
Military helicopters carried out a joint operation to provide aid to Gaza, transporting significant quantities of supplies. The Italian government announced that 15 trucks donated to the World Food Programme, along with an additional 15 tons of aid, will soon arrive at Ashdod Port. The operation is part of Italy’s ongoing commitment to stabilize the Middle East and support its populations.
Italy probes DeepSeek AI over privacy
The Data Protection Authority has requested information from Hangzhou and Beijing DeepSeek AI regarding data processing in the chatbot service. The companies must clarify what personal data is collected, from which sources, for what purposes, and whether it is stored in China. They have 20 days to respond, also specifying the use of data for AI training.
Mayor and officials arrested in mafia crackdown
Fifteen people have been jailed and 29 placed under house arrest in a major anti-mafia operation led by the Carabinieri in Calabria, Lazio, Piedmont, and Lombardy. Among those arrested are Giuseppe Nicola Parretta, mayor of Badolato, in Calabria and his deputy Ernesto Maria Menniti. The suspects face charges including mafia association, illegal arms trafficking, and vote-buying with mafia influence.
Crime organisation members arrested in Sicily
The police of Palermo has arrested 19 people due to crimes linked to the organized crime association. Two of the members were under home arrest while the others were already detained in jail. The crimes were extortion, false registration of assets and other crimes related to the control of the construction sector.
Major online pedophilia crackdown: 12 arrests and 14 suspects reported
This is the outcome of Operation “Viper 2” by the Postal Police, coordinated by the Venice Prosecutor’s Office. 12 people were arrested and 14 reported. Devices containing thousands of child pornography files were seized. The investigation involved 18 cities and followed a previous operation that resulted in 60 searches and 28 arrests in international pedophile communities.
Influencer Chiara Ferragni has to face the trial for the Pandorogate
The Milan Prosecutor’s Office has sent the influencer Chiara Ferragni to trial for the false charity commercial of the Pink Pandoro. The defense declares that “she did not commit any crime”. The accusation moved by the trial is fraud while the influencer reiterated that she is innocent.
Boat crush in the coast of Tuscany
The ship Guan Rong with Ciprian Flag due to the bad weather condition has crashed against the jetty of Marina di Massa. The thirteen members of the crew were rescued by the coast guard. The mayor Francesco Persiani on Facebook posted that “ the ship will be moved by a tub boat”.
President meets the tennis teams
Sergio Mattarella welcomes the female and male players. “It has been a great year” said the President to the winners of Davis Cup and BJK Cup. “You took Italian tennis to the top”. The Australian Open winner, Jannik Sinner, was not in attendance due to his need to rest after the competition.
The Chinese New Year
Celebrations are planned in the main Italian cities for the beginning of the Chinese year of the Snake. In Rome festivities will be held in the garden of Vittorio Emanuele II place for the 8 and 9 February with gazebos with Chinese typical food and the Dragon parade and Lion dance. Zeta Italy News