Teenage victim of a stabbing hospitalised
Zeta Italy News – A 15-year-old boy was attacked and stabbed by two individuals in Rome. The incident occurred in the city’s suburbs in Monteverde, where the assailants fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the assault and are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrators.
Vote-buying scandal in Giugliano: seven arrested for mafia ties
An operation by the carabinieri of Torre del Greco, Campania, led to the arrest of seven individuals accused of political-mafia vote-buying in Giugliano, near Naples. The suspects allegedly secured votes in exchange for favors and money, benefiting the Fusco-Ponticelli and De Micco-De Martino crime clans. The investigation uncovered a system of electoral corruption.
Legal battle over Almasri’s release: victim takes government to court
A survivor of abuses committed by Osama Almasri, Libyan military official, has filed a complaint against the Italian government following his release and repatriation. Arrested in Turin under an International Criminal Court warrant, Almasri’s release now places PM Meloni and officials under investigation.
Antisemitic attack in Milan: murals of Bruck and Segre defaced
Artworks depicting Holocaust survivors Edith Bruck and Liliana Segre were vandalized. The murals, created by artist aleXsandro Palombo, were intended to honour survivors and raise awareness about the resurgence of antisemitism. This act follows a series of similar attacks in Milan, including the defacement and subsequent removal of a mural featuring Segre and Sami Modiano in 2024.
Istat updates Consumer Basket: adds shorts and ice cream cone, removes COVID-19 test
The National Institute of Statistics (Istat) has updated its consumer price index basket for 2025, reflecting evolving consumption habits. New entries include shorts and ice cream cones, while COVID-19 tests have been removed, indicating a shift in consumer behavior as the pandemic’s impact lessens.
Stock exchanges, cryptocurrencies, and Euro hit a new low
February 3rd marks a disastrous day for global markets. Cryptocurrencies tumbled, worsening the crypto sector’s ongoing struggles, while the euro fell to 1.01 against the dollar, its lowest since November 2022. Milan’s stock market suffered significant losses for Stellantis, Pirelli, Azimut, Iveco, Cucinelli, Ferrari, and Amplifon. A negative Monday for European and Asian markets, driven by fears of a U.S. trade war and escalating tariffs.
Pope Francis condemns migrant child deaths
During the International Summit on Children’s Rights at the Vatican, Pope Francis expressed concern over migrants. Highlighting the tragic reality of many children, he denounced deaths due to perilous journeys, medical neglect, and exploitation, urging action against desensitization. “Nothing is as valuable as the life of a child. Killing them means denying the future,” the Pope stated.
Man arrested for assaulting Italian in Lanzarote
Arrested the alleged assailant by the Guardia Civil on February 1 and is now under judicial custody. On January 26, in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, an Italian named Salvatore Sinagra was brutally attacked after a dispute.The 30-year-old has undergone an operation to the head and is now in a pharmacological coma at the Hospital of Las Palmas , reached by Doctor Negrin’s equipe.
AC/DC return to Italy: concert in Imola in the summer
The rock band has announced their comeback in Italy with a performance at the Autodromo in Imola, Emilia Romagna, on July 20 2025. The Pretty Reckless will open the show. Tickets go on sale on February 7. This is the band’s only Italian date on their 2025 European tour. In their previous Italian performance in 2024, AC/DC played to approximately 100,000 fans at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia.
Results of Serie A football league
Rome-Naples finished with a tie by Angelino at 92’, also a draw at 93’ for the Derby della Madonnina between Milan and Inter, Juventus beats Empoli 4-1, like Fiorentina thumps Genoa with 2 goals. On February 3, the last football match of 23th day of Serie A will be Cagliari-Lazio