Day: January 17, 2025

Musk Played No Part in Sala’s Release Says Tajani

Rome: Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday denied reports that Elon Musk had a hand in the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala by Iran. Sala, 29, a freelance reporter for Il Foglio newspaper and a podcaster at Chora News…

New Thermal Bath Complex Uncovered at Pompeii

Pompeii: The Pompeii archaeological site announced the discovery of a large thermal bath complex in the ancient Roman city, which was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The remarkable find was made during excavations at a private townh…

Interni Magazine Celebrates Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

Paris: Interni, the Mondadori magazine known for its coverage of design and architecture, has launched 2025 with a special edition focused on the cultural connections between Italy and Japan. This “Italy-Japan” edition dedicates 40 pages to the Italy …

Oseghale Life Term Upheld for Murder of Mastropietro

Rome: The Supreme Court of Cassation on Friday upheld a life term for Nigerian pusher Innocent Oseghale for the murder and rape of 18-year-old Roman woman Pamela Mastropietro outside Macerata in Marche in January 2018 and the dismemberment of her corp…

Italian Tourist Dies in Minibus Crash in Cienfuegos, Cuba

Cienfuegos: An Italian tourist died in a minibus crash in Cuba Thursday, the Italian foreign ministry said Friday. The accident involved a group of seven Italian tourists in Cienfuegos, it said. The other passengers were injured, said the Farnesina.

Italy Leads EU in Proportion of Doctors Aged Over 65

Rome: Italy has the highest proportion of doctors over 65 in the European Union, Eurostat reported based on 2022 figures. With 26.7% of its medical practitioners aged 65 or older, Italy tops the list followed by Hungary and Estonia, with 22.4% and 22….

Aeolian Islands Cut Off as Severe Weather Strikes Sicily

Catania: Sicily’s Aeolian islands faced significant disruptions when severe weather conditions severed connections on Friday. Torrential rains led to the closure of schools across Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, and Panarea.

Police Officers Attacked During Drug Sweep in Rome

Rome: Some Italian police officers were attacked Thursday during a drug sweep in Quarticciolo, on the outskirts of Rome, police said Friday.

According to Ansa News Agency, the incident began when a man of North African origins, stopped with a woman …