Body of missing girl recovered in a ravine
Zeta Italy News: Ilaria Sula, a 22-year-old student unseen since March 25, was found dead in a cliff near Poli, inside a large suitcase. Her 23-year-old ex-boyfriend is in custody, accused of stabbing her in an apartment before disposing of the body in a wooded ravine. Investigators linked him to the crime through phone records showing he used the girl’s device after her disappearance. Police continue to search for evidence in her Rome apartment.
Typical products under attack by Trump’s provisions
Confindustria forecasts a GDP slowdown of -0.4% this year in the event of a trade war with the USA. The tariffs imposed by Trump will be announced on April 2 at 10PM (Italian time), and are feared to impact Italian exports. Their application will be immediate, but it is still unclear whether Trump intends to attack Italy with tariffs and in which measure.
Major raid in Milan against street robberies
The operation has uncovered an extensive fencing network, the result of a systematic analysis of the phenomenon in recent months. The Police, under the coordination of the Milan and the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Offices, is carrying out numerous arrests as part of an investigation into robberies and snatch thefts committed by young people, especially in metro stations and on public transport.
Worker dies in factory, found trapped under machine
A fire broke out in an extrusion company in Trevenzuolo (Veneto). Firefighters discovered a victim beneath a machine; the factory worker likely got stuck. Emergency teams from the medical service, firefighters, and carabinieri intervened, but the man could not be saved.
37-year-old killed, surveillance footage leads to arrest
A 28-year-old local man has been arrested after a man was shot dead in the chest on March 23rd in Nettuno, in the province of Rome, near a housing complex. Investigators suspect a drug debt as the motive. Key to the investigation of the 37-year-old are footage showing the suspect arriving and fleeing the scene after the shooting.
Twentieth anniversary of Pope Wojtyla’s death commemorated
Premier Giorgia Meloni attends the celebrations at St. Peter’s Basilica on April 2 to mark the 20 years from Pontiff John Paul II’s passing. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and was considered a “Roman by adoption” for his close bond with the faithful. Committed to tackling national issues, including the fight against the mafia, he survived an assassination attempt in Rome in 1981.
UK introduces ETA requirement for travellers
As of April 2, European citizens, including Italians, must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling to the United Kingdom for tourism or non-work-related visits. It allows multiple entries over two years but limits stays to six months. Approval typically takes a few hours; if denied, a full visa is required. The EU will introduce a similar system (ETIAS) for UK citizens this summer.
“Beyond Words”: autistic models take the runway
The event is based in Rome, with an inclusive fashion show in the Eur neighborhoos and a photo exhibition at Palazzo Braschi (April 2-21). “Beyond Words”, sponsored by Roma Capitale, features 19 autistic youth from the association “Modelli si Nasce”, wearing creations by emerging designers. Celebrities read excerpts from autistic writer Manuel Sirianni.
Bronzetti eliminated from WTA Charleston
A hard-fought but tough first round for the Rimini-born tennis player, who was eliminated 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 by China’s Shuai Zhang, ranked 176th in the world. Lucia Bronzetti, world No. 60, exits the WTA 500 tournament in Charleston, South Carolina. A similar fate befell Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who lost 6-4, 6-1 to American player Caroline Dolehide.
Coppa Italia: Bologna triumphs
D’Aversa’s Empoli tries to fight but loses 3-0 at home in the first leg of the semifinal in the football championship of Coppa Italia. Orsolini scores first, followed by Dallinga, as Bologna’s play dominates. Empoli attempts to respond with Solbakken and Gyasi, but to no avail. With the second leg set for April 24, attention turns to the Milan-Inter derby, scheduled for April 2.
