First arrest and ongoing probes for real estate management
Zeta Italy News Architect Giovanni Oggioni, former city official, was placed under house arrest in the probe of urban planning of Milan. Charges include corruption and fraud. Also under investigation are the real estate companies Assimpredil-Ance Milano and Abitare In, with €300,000 seized. Mayor Sala expresses concern about what is happening.
Justice reform: meeting between Government and Magistrates
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Justice minister Carlo Nordio meet the National Magistrates’ Association (ANM) amid tensions over judicial reforms. Key issues include career separation and limiting prosecutors’ oversight of investigations. The ANM hopes for a “normal relationship” between state powers, despite ongoing conflicts.
Mattarella: Global Trade Integration is Key to Prosperity and Peace
During his visit to Japan, President Sergio Mattarella warned against the threat of a global trade war, emphasizing that market integration and mutual barrier elimination foster growth and prosperity. He highlighted the strong EU-Japan partnership, based on equality, trust, and the belief in open markets and cooperation for global peace.
Trial over Cutro shipwreck
The accused face charges of manslaughter and negligence for failing to activate the search and rescue plan. The preliminary hearing for six military officials involved in the tragic Cutro shipwreck begins on March 5. In the shipwreck, which occurred on February 26, 2023, 94 people died and others were missing. The victims’ families continue to demand answers, questioning why no help was sent.
New evidence raises doubts in Giulia Loffredo’s Death
The father, Vincenzo, initially claimed a dog attack, later changing it to the family pitbull. The bloodstained onesie of nine-month-old Giulia Loffredo, found in a trash bag, raises new doubts in her death. Investigations into the dad’s negligence, autopsy results and animal tests are ongoing.
No guilty for the Ustica plane crash
The Rome prosecutor’s office has requested the dismissal of the last investigation into the 1980 Ustica disaster, where a DC-9 crashed, killing 81. The aerial battle theory remains, but the responsible warplanes’ nationality remains unidentified. Lack of transparency from foreign nations hindered the probe.
The increase of luxury tourism in Italy
The data reported by Demoskopika shows good results for tourism in Italy. With 12.8 million overnight stays, projections for 2025 indicate further growth in arrivals and stays in luxury accommodations as exclusive tourism in Italy reached €9 billion in 2024, accounting for 16.8% of total hotel revenue. High-end hotel stays grew by 9.2% annually, nearly double the sector’s average.
Sanremo Festival: open bid for 2026-2028 editions
Awaiting the May 22 ruling on Rai’s appeal, Sanremo’s council has launched a bid to select a new broadcaster for the 2026-2028 festivals. The chosen partner must invest €6.5M+ and cover extra events. The Liguria Regional Administrative Court in December declared the direct assignment to Rai to be illegitimate and the company has decided to appeal against the decision.
Farewell to the football Italian voice Bruno Pizzul
He followed, as a commentator, important sport events, such as the world championship of 1990. Sport journalist Bruno Pizzul died at the age of 86. He was a football player before becoming a journalist. “You gave voice to the magical blue nights, accompanying millions of Italians with competence and passion, like a great adventure companion” commented Prime minister Giorgia Meloni.
Literature open air museum in Cortina
The initiative is linked to the Olympic Winter Games for 2026. It happens in Cortina is the open air museum of literature promoted by Francesco Chiamulera, chief of A mountain of books festival. The aim is to identify iconic places in the Dolomite mountains with prestigious men of letters who have written or stayed in Cortina. Zeta Italy News
