Meloni Slams “Questionable” Compensation Ruling
Zeta Italy News. The Court of Cassation has ruled in favor of a group of migrants who were blocked from disembarking the Diciotti ship in August 2018. The government was condemned, but the case for compensation was referred back to a lower court. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the ruling, calling the principle of presumed harm “questionable” and lamenting the financial impact on taxpayers.
Musk’s efficiency push sparks outrage in Italy
Elon Musk’s U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) sparks controversy with a 48-hour weekly report request to Italian and American employees at the Aviano U.S. base in Friuli. Union leaders criticize the move, claiming it violates Italian labor laws, as Italian workers are governed by local contracts.
“We need a just peace in Ukraine,” President Sergio Mattarella says
“For three years, Europe has been trying to persuade Russia to negotiate, and we all hope that it is finally willing to do so,” said President Sergio Mattarella in an interview with the Japanese broadcaster NHK. He emphasized the need for “a just peace, based on the norms of the UN Charter and accepted by both parties,” and reaffirmed that Italy and Japan see international life as dependent on shared rules, whose violation leads to crises like in Ukraine.
National train strike: expected cancellation and delays
From 9 p.m. on March 7 to 9 p.m. on March 8, trains may be subject to cancellations and changes. There may also be disruptions before and after the strike. Essential services for regional trains are guaranteed in the event of a strike on weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. Long-distance trains guaranteed in the event of a strike are listed on the Trenitalia website.
A bus carrying a group of 44 children collided with a truck
The road accident occurred at 10 a.m. on the highway in the province of Milan. The bus was transporting 44 children from an elementary school, along with some teachers. After colliding with a truck, it crashed into the guardrail. The 43-year-old driver was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Two teachers and two children were hospitalized with moderate injuries.
Body of missing woman found, investigation ongoing
During a search in a wooded area near Turin, Carabinieri and firefighters recovered the remains of a 51-year-old woman who had been missing since the night of March 7-8, 2024. DNA tests confirmed her identity. Initial findings indicate multiple fractures, suggesting the body was thrown into a ravine after death. The murder investigation involves two suspects, including the owner of the pizzeria where she worked.
Murder suspect arrested in northern Italy
Alessio Battaglia was tracked down in Monfalcone and handcuffed by the Carabinieri. He was wanted for the murder of Franco Bernardo Bergamin, 80. The victim’s body was found two days ago in two bags inside a wardrobe in a home near Padua. The suspect, who lived with the victim, had fled but was located and arrested last night.
Dominik Paris wins World Cup downhill race
On the Olympiabakken slope in Kvitfjell, the Italian skier claimed his first victory of the season, with a time of 1 minute 44.67 seconds. Dominik Paris edged out Swiss champions Marco Odermatt and Stefan Rogentin. Odermatt crossed the finish line 0.32 seconds after Paris but still extended his advantage in the World Cup rankings. This marks the 23rd victory of Paris’ career and the fourth in Kvitfjell.
Indian Wells: Arnaldi and Gigante progress, three Italians out
Matteo Arnaldi and Matteo Gigante advanced to the second round of the ATP 1000 tournament in Indian Wells, California. Arnaldi defeated American Aleksandar Kovacevic, while Gigante, who came through the qualifiers, triumphed over Argentine Sebastián Baez. However, Lorenzo Sonego, Luciano Darderi, and Giulio Zeppieri were eliminated in the first round. Paolini and Errani also lost in doubles.
New Caravaggio show opens in Rome
The exhibition at Palazzo Barberini presents 24 masterpieces from major public and private collections, both Italian and international. Caravaggio 2025 features rediscovered works such as Ecce Homo and significant loans, including The Barys from the Kimbell Art Museum. The showcase also includes the artist’s only surviving mural painting, located in the Casino dell’Aurora. It will run until July 6.
