Day: January 14, 2025

Special-Needs Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Students

Castellammare di Stabia: A 40-year-old special-needs teacher was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of “behaving in a sexual nature” with middle school kids and having sex with one of them, police said.

According to Ansa News Agency, the case gained head…

Only Women Apply for Welding Job, Firm Hires Five

Tavagnacco: A company in the town of Tavagnacco near Treviso that advertised to recruit welders only received the application of women and hired five, local newspaper Corriere del Veneto reported on Tuesday. The Friuli company Pilosio, which is contro…

Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Mother in Messina

Messina: A 30-something man was arrested in Messina Tuesday after allegedly stabbing to death his 62-year-old mother with 15 stab wounds, police said. The victim was named as Caterina Pappalardo. The murder apparently occurred at the height of an argu…

Woman Fired for Late-Coming Rehired After Court Train Ruling

Florence: A young woman who was dismissed from her job at a gelateria in Florence for consistently arriving late has been reinstated following a court decision. The judges determined that frequent delays on commuter trains in the region made it imposs…

Train Disruption as Bad Weather Batters South

Rome: Rail services across southern Italy were disrupted on Tuesday due to line closures from heavy rain, dangerous water levels, and strong winds, with at least nine high-speed trains totally or partially cancelled and delays of up to 350 minutes, or…

Brescia Police Deny Allegations of Brutality

Brescia: The central police department of Brescia on Tuesday denied allegations of police brutality made by pro-Palestinian and environmental activists who claimed they were subjected to abusive behavior by law enforcement officials while being held f…

Pitti Uomo Opens with 770 Brands, International Guests

Florence: The 107th edition of Florence’s international menswear trade fair Pitti Uomo opened on Tuesday with two international guests – Japanese designer Satoshi Kuwata debuting the Setchu brand and Mm6 Maison Margiela – and 770 brands under a theme …

Badly Burned Boy Resumes Life with Dad’s Skin

Sicily: A badly burned boy in Sicily has resumed his normal life as a four-year-old after innovative surgery to heal his injuries using skin from his father, medical sources said Tuesday. The boy, who had severe burns over 60% of his body, was treated…