Prime Minister attends key Paris Meeting
Zeta Italy News Giorgia Meloni, head of Government, was welcomed at the Elysee by Emmanuel Macron ahead of high-level talks on Ukraine, the so-called “the Willing Summit”. Before the official start, the French president briefly met with several participants, including the Italian prime minister, Volodymyr Zelensky, Keir Starmer, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Ostia beaches on fire
Seven fires have broken out at beach resorts in Ostia, Italy, five only during the night. The police stopped a young man as suspected but according to the investigation the fires could be arson and connected. No injuries have been reported. Rome’s Mayor Gualtieri is addressing the situation with local authorities.
Arrested Alfieri Former president of Province of Salerno
Political-mafia corruption in Campania and Abruzzo these are the charges for the former president of the Province of Salerno, Franco Alfieri. With him also other ten persons get arrested due to the investigation of local Public Prosecutor’s Office and District Anti-Mafia Directorate. The former president was already at house arrest for unregulated call for bids when he was at the head of the Province and of the city of Salerno.
Teen athlete dies before practice
Emergency responders attempted resuscitation, but the boy was pronounced dead shortly after. A 14-year-old footballer collapsed and died in Naples just before starting a training session. The local community and sports world are in shock as authorities investigate the cause of the sudden medical episode.
Brussels targets national energy measures
The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure against 25 European capitals – including Rome – over its handling of EU electricity market reform rules. According to Brussels, the Italian approach may undermine competition and disrupt alignment with the broader European system. Authorities in Rome now have two months to provide a formal reply.
Employment Growth Signals Market Recovery
INPS (National Institute for Social Security) reports nearly 2 million more job contracts in 2024 compared to 2019, marking a 17.4% increase. Permanent positions rose by 5.8%, while fixed-term contracts grew by 20.3%. The data suggest a significant post-pandemic recovery in Italy’s labor market, with positive trends across most sectors and age groups.
Project to listen and help victims of discrimination
An Anti-Violence Help Desk at the university Vicenza campus has been establish thanks to the University of Padua and the Municipality of Vicenza. The desk will be operating in May and will provide free support to the academic community facing discrimination, harassment, abuse, and violence particularly against women and gender minorities. It’s a project part of the “Responsibility University” UniRe project, will collaborate with university protection bodies and local services.
Fake luxury items sequestrated
The Finance Police seized over 9,000 counterfeit items from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci in Trento. Checks in a Trento store revealed fake scarves, hats, and t-shirts. The items came from a Padua wholesaler where the police found out thousands of fake accessories also from Versace, Chanel and Dior ready to be sell on the market.
Remembering Tarantelli victim of terrorism
Forty years ago, was killed the professor Ezio Tarantelli by the Italian terrorist group called Red Brigades. President Mattarella remembered the homicide showing support to the families and condemning the act “ In their aberrant ideological fanaticism, the Red Brigades conceived the deadly ambush against a defenseless person, because of his ideas and the contribution he was making to the choices of the country” said Presidente Mattarella.
Italian champions shine on icy slopes
Valentina Greggio claimed gold in the Speed Skiing World Championships, clocking over 230 km/h. Simone Origone added to Italy’s success with a bronze in the men’s competition, adding to Italy’s medal tally.The results place both athletes among the top finishers in the competition held in Vars, France, marking an important moment for Italian winter sports on the international stage.
