Environmental threat to citizens
Zeta Italy News “Terra dei Fuochi,” an area between Naples and Caserta affected by the burial of toxic waste, has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights as a failure for Italy to protect the citizens and hazard for the population. The state must adopt measures within two years to reduce pollution. The ruling highlights delays, lack of transparency and political responsibility, as activists and citizens demand cleanup.
Von der Leyen’s designated the new Chief Diplomatic Adviser
Elisabetta Belloni, former head of Italy’s intelligence agency (DIS), has been appointed Chief Diplomatic Adviser to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She was a key nominee alongside Raffaele Fitto as Vice President of the Commission and left DIS amid the Cecilia Sala case. She will serve within the Berlaymont advisory unit ‘IDEA’.
Legal proceedings against minister will be held in Milan
The Cassation Court has rejected the defense’s request to transfer the trial of Tourism minister Daniela Santanchè to Rome, concerning fraud against the Italian Pension System, linked to the Visibilia investigation. The preliminary hearing will resume on March 26 in Milan. “We hadn’t been informed of anything, it’s absurd to hear the news from the newspapers,” comments the defense lawyer.
Body of missing young man found
Andrea Prospero, a 19-year-old student in Perugia, disappeared on January 24. He has been found dead in a bed & breakfast in the historic center of the city. An autopsy will determine the cause of death, but homicide has been ruled out after medications and phones were found in the room. Perugia’s chief prosecutor, Raffaele Cantone, is leading the investigation on the case.
Sardinian student falls from balcony in Malta, boyfriend confesses
An argument, a small bag of cocaine in the room. An 18-year-old Sardinian woman was seriously injured after falling from a balcony in Malta. Her boyfriend admitted to assaulting her before the fall. Authorities are investigating the case while the young woman remains hospitalized in critical condition. He paid a fine of 250€ for drug possession and is back in Italy.
Man found dead, a woman critically injured
In Borgo Veneto, near Venice, a 65-year-old man was discovered dead in his home from a suspected gunshot wound. A woman was found in critical condition without visible injuries. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to the neighbor, they were a couple and there had never been any problems between them.
Conduct rule for High School finals
The subjects of the final high school exams have been revealed. Latin will be the second test for classical studies, math for scientific. The exams begin on June 18. For the first time, conduct will impact final credits, and students with a conduct grade of 6 (the minimum passing grade) must present an essay on civic education.
Tourists’ affluence blocked in Mountain Resort
The prosecutor’s office and the mayor of L’Aquila have decided to set a maximum limit of 100 buses allowed to enter the area, after a massive influx of visitors invaded the mountain resorts of Roccaraso and surroundings, in Abruzzo, since December 26. The phenomenon appears to be linked to various TikTokers, who promoted low-cost trips to the area.
Rapper withdraws from music competition
“Regret,” comments Carlo Conti, director of the Sanremo Festival, regarding rapper Rudolf Giambelli’s withdrawal from the event. Known as “Emis Killa,” he discovered he was under investigation for alleged involvement in criminal activities linked to Inter and Milan football ultras. “I trust that this will all be resolved soon, for the best,” the rapper stated.
Inter advances in Champions League, while Atalanta, Milan and Juventus face possible elimination
The play-off draw will take place on January 31.Milan lost 2-1 to Dinamo Zagreb, Atalanta drew 2-2 with Barcelona, and Juventus fell 2-0 to Benfica. Inter advances to the Round of 16 in the 2024/25 football Champions League after defeating Monaco 3-0. Bologna is the only one already eliminated, evening 1-1 against Sporting.