Meloni accuses judges of overstepping
Zeta Italy News Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the Rome prosecutor’s investigation into the Almasri case, calling it harmful to Italy. President Mattarella met with her as she disclosed being under investigation alongside other ministers. Opposition parties condemned the government’s response, while Parliament demanded Meloni address the issue.
Italy bans DeepSeek AI due to privacy concerns
The Data Protection Authority has blocked the DeepSeek AI chatbot over privacy issues and a recent security vulnerability that exposed sensitive user information. It is claimed that the Chinese companies behind DeepSeek did not meet data protection standards.
Investigation launched into alleged abuse of two children
A mother and grandmother are being investigated for allegedly abusing two boys, aged 4 and 2, who are receiving treatment for fractures and injuries. They are prohibited from contacting the children, who are stable and in the care of social services. The women deny the accusations.
Prisoners and guards under investigation in Messina
Authorities investigated 34 people, including inmates and prison officers, for smuggling phones and drugs into Gazzi prison in Messina. The inquiry uncovered a network facilitating illicit communication and drug trade.
Bus collision ends life of a young girl in Cremona
A 15-year-old, Elisa Marchesini, was hit by a bus while crossing the street to go to school. The incident took place at 7:50 AM in Cremona, she was crossing near a traffic light. Elisa died instantly.
Pileup near Rome: a 19-year-old died
A crash involving three cars took place overnight in Tivoli, a city near Rome. A 19-year-old lost his life, while three other people were seriously injured and taken to the hospital. Emergency responders, including firefighters and carabinieri, were on-site.
Baby boss sentenced to life in prison
The court of Assizes of Naples condemns to life imprisonment Francesco Pio Valda, considered to be the head of the clan Barra, district of the capital of Campania. Along with him condemned other four people. In the night between 19 and 20 March 2023, Valda stabbed Francesco Pio Maimone, on the waterfront of Naples for a drink poured on a pair of shoes.
Champions League and Europa League matchups revealed
Milan will compete against Feyenoord, Juventus will play PSV Eindhoven, and Atalanta will face Bruges. In the Europa League, Roma will play against Porto. The Champions League and Europa League playoff draws were held in Nyon, Switzerland.
Silvano Spada to return as director for Todi Festival’s
The event is scheduled from August 30 to early September. Silvano Spada, the founder of the Todi Festival which is one of the largest cultural events of Italy that takes place in Todi, a town in Perugia, is set to return as its director for the 39th edition, succeeding Eugenio Guarducci, who led the festival from 2016 to 2024.
Inclusive Open Book Club launched in Torino
The Time2 Foundation introduced the Open Book Club in Torino to make books accessible to everyone, offering titles in print, e-book, and audiobook formats. Membership is free, with participants receiving a reading kit. The first theme, “Life Transitions,” will explore Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo, with a final discussion on March 12 featuring translator Norman Gobetti.