Day: May 6, 2025

Italy’s Rail Services Hit by Eight-Hour Strike

Naples: Rail services across Italy were hit by an eight-hour strike called by the Filt Cgil, Fit-Cisl, and Uiltrasporti trade unions to protest against the failure to find an agreement to renew the sector’s collective contract. Services were impacted …

Man Kept Mum’s Body in Garage to Get Pension

Rome: A 54-year-old man kept his 90-year-old mother’s body in his garage since January in order to keep pocketing her pension, police said Tuesday. The man and his partner have been charged with hiding a body and illegally obtaining public money after…

Guide to the Conclave: How the Pope is Chosen

Vatican City: The process of electing the Roman Pontiff, known as the conclave, is a deeply traditional and solemn procedure governed by the Apostolic Constitution “Universi Dominici Gregis.” This constitution was issued by Pope John Paul II in 1996 a…

Meloni Congratulates Merz on Election as German Chancellor

Berlin: Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday congratulated Friedrich Merz on his election as German Chancellor, emphasizing the importance of Italo-German collaboration in addressing current international challenges.

According to Ansa News Agency, Melo…

Abuse Survivors Decry Omert  in Italy, 3.2% Clerics Abusers

Rome: Italian clerical sex abuse survivor network Rete L’Abuso said Tuesday that there was still too much ‘omert ‘ on predator priests in Italy and that some 3.2% of clerics were abusers.

According to Ansa News Agency, survivor networks in Italy and…

Congrats to Merz, Let’s Strengthen Ties Says Tajani

Rome: Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Tuesday congratulated Friedrich Merz on his election as German Chancellor at the second ballot and voiced the hope that Germany and Italy can further strengthen ties.

According to Ansa News Agency, Tajani, wh…

Italy Hit by Wave of Bad Weather

Rome: Much of Italy was on alert on Tuesday due to the arrival of a wave of bad weather featuring storms, torrential rain, hail and gales.

According to Ansa News Agency, Lombardy was on orange alert, the second-highest level after red, while Abruzz…

Workplace Deaths in Italy Raise Concerns Over Safety Measures

Carpiano: A 60-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle while unloading goods at his company’s yard in Carpiano, near Milan. This incident marks Italy’s fourth fatal workplace accident within just two days.

According to Ansa News Agency…