Starlink deal sparks political debate
Zeta Italy News: The tech businessman described a potential agreement with Italy as “grandioso,” sparking political debate. Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has expressed enthusiasm about a possible meeting between Elon Musk and President Sergio Mattarella, calling it a “stimulating” opportunity. Salvini and Musk recently discussed topics including nuclear energy, infrastructure, and freedom during a meeting in Rome.
Mattarella in Kazakhstan for talks with President Tokayev
Italian President Sergio Mattarella met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Their talks follow Tokayev’s 2024 visit to Rome, where $1.5 billion in agreements were signed in energy, infrastructure, and security. Italy is a key energy partner, with Eni holding major stakes in Kazakh oil and gas fields.
Two suspects detained in connection with homicide
The investigation is ongoing to determine their involvement in the crime. In Valbrembo, a small city near Bergamo, a 59-year-old man was found dead in his home with severe head injuries, suggesting homicide. Two individuals have been detained overnight for questioning at the local Carabinieri station.
Major drug bust at Genoa port
Italian authorities seized 240 kg of cocaine hidden among canned tuna at Genoa port. The drugs, packed in 200 blocks across five duffel bags, arrived in containers from Ecuador. Worth €40-50 million, the cocaine was discovered during container inspections. The seizure resulted from risk analysis using shared database information, with prosecutors now investigating the case.
Parents arrested for holding daughter captive
In Ercolano, near Naples, a couple has been taken into custody for unlawful imprisonment and domestic abuse after confining their 19-year-old daughter at home due to her relationship with a 20-year-old woman. The parents, aged 47 and 43, had previously threatened to set fire to their daughter’s partner’s home. Using a GPS tracker, they located and forcibly took their daughter from a friend’s house.
Naples begins demolition of Scampia’s Vela Gialla
The event was attended by mayor Gaetano Manfredi, city officials, and local activists. Demolition work began on Vela Gialla, a housing block in Scampia. Naples mayor Manfredi called it a symbolic and emotional moment, also remembering victims of a deadly collapse at Vela Celeste last July. The project marks a step in Scampia’s urban renewal.
Giovanni Paoli dies at 60
The journalist and son of renowned Italian singer-songwriter Gino Paoli, died on March 7 at Milan’s Niguarda Hospital following a heart attack, as communicated to ANSA agency by his family. A respected journalist who worked for major publishers including Mondadori and RCS, Giovanni recently shared personal stories about his father on the website he directed, dillingernews.
ACMF bans generative AI in film music
The Association of Film Music Composers (ACMF), founded in Rome in 2017 with Ennio Morricone as honorary president, has voted to ban generative artificial intelligence in music creation. The new statute protects copyright and artistic integrity, prohibiting AI-assisted composition and requiring transparency in credits. ACMF is the first entertainment association to include a safeguard against AI in their statute.
Italian sprinter crowns championship run
At the European Indoor Athletics Championships, Zaynab Dosso clinched the gold medal in the women’s 60 meters, solidifying her status as the sprint queen. Italy concluded the event with three gold medals. “When I get on the track this year – she explained to Rai – my goal is to get first in all the races. I’m happy to grow and mature day after day. It was my dream, I wanted it and I conquered it”.
Atalanta stuns Juventus 4-0 in Turin
Retegui’s penalty set the tone, followed by goals from De Roon, Zappacosta, and Lookman. Atalanta dominates Juventus with a 4-0 win, staying in the title race with Inter and Napoli. Juve failed to respond, recording no shots on target. Fans protested, leaving the stadium early. Gasperini’s team celebrates a crucial victory in the Scudetto battle.
