Italy honors victims on the Day of Remembrance
Zeta Italy News President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni led a ceremony at Quirinal Palace commemorating victims of Foibe massacres. The Remembrance Day event honors Italians killed in cave systems post-WWII and the Giulian-Dalmatian exodus. Justice Minister Nordio attended a parallel service at Basovizza Memorial in Trieste.
Gioventù Nazionale stages unauthorized memorial
A group of militants held a torchlight procession in Bologna to commemorate the Foibe, later entering Palazzo d’Accursio, the closed town hall, without permission to lay a wreath for the Day of Remembrance. The Municipality condemned the action of Gioventù Nazionale, noting no prior agreement with the administration.
Italy pushes forward with Albania migrant centers despite opposition
Despite legal challenges and opposition criticism, the government plans a decree to enforce migrant centers in Albania. Minister Tommaso Foti suggests acting before the EU court ruling. The move deepens political divisions, adding to tensions over tax amnesty proposals and fiscal reforms within the coalition.
The Pope delivers message of hope
The event had 30,000 attendees, including delegates from over 100 countries. Pope Francis, at the Jubilee Mass for Armed Forces and Security on February 9, 2025, urged participants to prioritize life, peace, and justice. Despite feeling unwell, the Pope delivered his message.
Italy faces worker shortage in retail and hospitality
In 2025, Italy will struggle to fill 258,000 positions in retail, hospitality, and accommodation, according to the Italian General Confederation of Enterprises, Professions and Self-Employment. This shortage is driven by demographic decline, skill mismatches, shifting job preferences, and limited mobility.
Woman stabbed to death
Cinzia D’Aries, 51, was killed by Pietro Quartuccio, her husband, in Venaria Reale, near Turin. After the stabbing, he attempted suicide by ingesting pills and is now under police watch in the hospital. The tragedy follows another femicide in Florence, sparking renewed outrage over gender violence.
Milan prosecutor rejects new psych exam in Pifferi case
She argues the existing exam is sufficient and school records showing “relationship disorders” don’t affect criminal liability. Prosecutor Tontodonati opposed a new psychiatric evaluation for Alessia Pifferi, sentenced to life for her daughter’s death. Pifferi’s defense had requested the new evaluation, citing potential impacts on her mental state at the time of the crime.
Investigation follows a kid’s death after surgery
An 8-year-old girl from Villanova Monteleone, in Sardinia, died on February 9, 2025, at Alghero Civil Hospital following complications after a tonsil surgery on February 6. Although her recovery seemed fine initially, she suffered sudden complications on Saturday and passed away. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of death and any medical responsibility.
Conti promises a political-free Sanremo
At the press conference for the 75th Sanremo Music Festival, the TV presenter Carlo Conti focused on the event itself, removing monologues to maintain rhythm and avoid politics. He promised messages, including a tribute to peace and addressing youth isolation. He also discussed allowing autotune as a vocal effect, not for pitch correction, noting its use for creative purposes and keeping up with modern trends.
Photographic tribute to adolescents fighting cancer
The exhibition La bellezza dell’imperfezione (The Beauty of Imperfection) showcases photos by 108 adolescents undergoing cancer treatment in 11 Italian centers. It highlights their courage and the beauty in imperfection. Open from February 10 to 26 at the University of Milan, the initiative emphasizes the need for specialized care for adolescent cancer patients.
