Europol operation involves Italy
Zeta Italy News Thirty-four people have been arrested and more than a hundred searches happened in 56 Italian cities. The crimes are online distribution of pornographic contents of minors, some of them also created with artificial intelligence. ‘Operation Cumberland’ was coordinated by Europol that declared “it is one of the first cases of AI-generated child pornography, making the task of investigators particularly difficult due to the lack of national legislation regarding these crimes”.
Social Bonus Bill is extended to families and companies
The Bill Decree is ready for the Council of ministers. Italian government wants to allocate around three billion euros for a three-month period. The amount will be divided equally between families and businesses to guarantee support for the high energy costs. The aim is to extend the social bonus bill to guarantee more resources for the most vulnerable, as well as small and medium enterprises.
Economy minister calls for more accommodative monetary policy
Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, he clarified that this was his personal opinion, not advice to policymakers. Economy minister, Giancarlo Giorgetti, stated that with some major European countries already in recession or nearing it, a more accommodative monetary policy is needed.
Saman Abbas case: parents face appeal trial in Bologna
Nazia Shaheen, mother of Saman Abbas, appeared in an Italian courtroom for the first time since her extradition from Pakistan. Alongside her husband, Shabbar Abbas, she faces a life sentence for their daughter’s murder. The appeal trial includes all five accused relatives, with prosecutors seeking harsher sentences.
A fugitive shooter has been found in a cemetery
After four days of runaway, Alex Alex Lucchesi, 54 years old has been found by the police in the cometary of Ceggia close to Venice. On the night of 24 February out of a club, the man shot his daughter’s husband, a young of 29 years old. The victim still be in the hospital of Treviso while Alex Lucchesi has been arrested and accused of attempted murder.
Holidays on the snow
Federalberghi, the Italian Federation of Associations for Hotels and Tourism, has declared that the first quarter of 2025 for winter tourism gains good results. 8,2 million Italians spent holidays in the Alps and in the Apennines for a total turnover of 5.8 billion, declared the association.
Golden jackal killed in Trentino-Alto Adige
The species is protected by the European Habitats Directive. A golden jackal has been shot down in Val di Vizze, in Trentino-Alto Adige. The animal, found by the Forestry Service, had gunshot wounds. An investigation has been opened to discover who has killed it.
Bologna stuns Milan with second-half comeback
Bologna fought back from a first-half deficit to defeat Milan in their rescheduled Serie A clash. Leão put Milan ahead before halftime, but Bologna showed resilience, overturning the result with goals from Castro (48’) and Ndoye (82’). The victory brings them closer to the European qualification zone.
Marc Marquez fastest in Thai
Spanish rider Marc Marquez, on a Ducati Lenovo, set the fastest time in today’s free practice session for the Thai Grand Prix, the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship.
Mubi acquires global rights for Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia
The streaming platform has secured worldwide rights, excluding Italy, to Paolo Sorrentino’s upcoming film La Grazia. Starring Toni Servillo, the top-secret love story is produced by Fremantle’s The Apartment and Numero 10. Filming begins in Italy in spring 2025, with PiperFilm handling Italian distribution.
