Red alert issued due to heavy rains
Zeta Italy news Because of the rainfalls, flood and the hydraulic risk increases and becomes dangerous for Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna cities in Florence, Prato, Pistoia, Pisa, Bologna and Ferrara. The decision was taken by the Unified operations room of the regional civil protection after the meeting of the crisis unit. The red alert started at 12.00 o’clock and the authorities are checking the level of the Arno river.
Maria Zakharova attacks Italy
The speaker of the foreign affair of Russia Zakharova said that the convocation of the Russian ambassador by the Italian foreign affair minister Tajani has “ only put more attention on the Italian problems”. An interview by the newspaper Izvestia, Zaharkova said “ Italy attacks because they have nothing to defend” she still reports the speech of Presidente Mattarella assuming they are lying.
Prime minister explores Argotec’s research hub
Meloni visited the aerospace engineering company’s SpacePark in Torino, where she praised the company’s contribution to the Italian aerospace industry. She highlighted Argotec’s role in satellite innovation, especially after the launch of their satellite in the Iride mission. Meloni expressed support for Italy’s growing capabilities in space technology.
The BCE allows UniCredit to increase into Commerzbank
The BCE has allowed the Italian Unicredit to acquire the direct participation into Commerzbank until the 29,9%. The European Central Bank ensures the financial security of UniCredit and the respect of the rules of the acquisition. Unicredit also aims to start a constructive dialogue with the new German government.
Father arrested after stabbing son to death
A 44-year-old man died in Brindisi, a city in the Puglia Region after being stabbed by his 71-year-old father during a fight. The altercation may have been linked to the son’s drug addiction. The father has been arrested and is awaiting a custody hearing.
Pietro Genuardi passes away at 62
Actor, known for his roles in Centovetrine and Il Paradiso delle Signore, passed away in the morning of 14th Martch at the Policlinico Umberto I in Rome, where he had been hospitalized for several months. The news was shared by his wife Linda, son Jacopo, and parents Gabriella and Pippo.
Investigation underway for the death in Pavia
A woman’s body was found in her home in a Lomabrdian region, with no signs of blood or forced entry. Authorities suspect strangulation, and investigations are ongoing. The woman’s partner, who was not home at the time, is being sought. Her daughter discovered the body, and firefighters were called due to a strong smell of gas.
L’UniStem Day 2025 dedicated to Giulio Regeni
The scientific event L’UniStem Day 2025 is dedicated to the youngItalian researcher killed in Egypt Giulio Regeni. Coordinated by the Milan University, UniStem, is the most huge international event dedicated to scientific research. It involves 97 high schools and research centers in 12 countries involving more than 30.000 students.
A celebration of flowers in Italian masterpieces
The Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Parma is hosting an exhibition from March 15 to June 29 celebrating flowers in art. The show features over 150 masterpieces by renowned Italian artists, from the late 19th century to contemporary works. It explores various movements like Symbolism, Futurism, and Abstraction, with works by artists like Segantini, Previati, Depero, and Morandi.
Demna is the new art director of Gucci
The historical Italian fashion brand Gucci owned by the Bering group has a new director, Demna Gvasalia. The stylist, before chief in Balenciaga since 2015 will reach the Gucci fashion maison. After the two years of the Italian stylist Sabato, the chief François-Henri Pinault, Presidente & CEO di Kering has announced “his strength and creativity is what Gucci needs now”.
