At least 9 killed in avalanches in Italy, Austria as heavy snow hits Alps
Nine people died in avalanches in Austria and Italy over the weekend as heavy snow and school holidays drew skiers into the Alps.
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Baby among nine dead from cold and thirst on boat in Mediterranean
Survivors tell Italian authorities vessel carrying about 50 people lost its way trying to cross from TunisiaA baby was among nine people including his mother and a pregnant woman who died of cold and thirst on a boat carrying about 50 migrants across t…
Italian anarchist’s hunger strike rekindles debate over harsh prison regime
Alfredo Cospito has lost 45kg during protest over solitary confinement and says he ‘just wants to live’An Italian anarchist on hunger strike over a harsh prison regime usually reserved for mafia bosses has said he “just wants to live”, as his supporter…
Italian mob suspect Edgardo Greco found working as pizza chef after 16 years on run
Greco is wanted for murder of two brothers beaten to death in Calabria fish shop as part of ‘mafia war’, Interpol saysA convicted Italian killer, believed to belong to one of the country’s most powerful mafia organisations, has been discovered working …
Court in Italy rules in favour of children who do not want to see grandparents
An unwelcome and unwanted relationship cannot be imposed, supreme court rulesItaly’s top court has ruled that children are under no obligation to see their grandparents if they do not wish to do so.The ruling from the supreme court of cassation relates…
‘We have been mistaken for terrorists’: Italy’s most controversial rap group fight persecution
P38-La Gang perform in balaclavas, namecheck the Red Brigades – and are under criminal investigation for inciting terrorism. Are they, as they believe, being scapegoated for their politics?For P38-La Gang, everything changed on 1 May 2022, Labour Day. …
Sicilian mobster asks judge to order seizure of Roberto Saviano book
Giuseppe Graviano files for defamation against Gomorrah author over origin of nicknameA Sicilian mobster has asked a judge to order the seizure of all copies of a book by the author Roberto Saviano, who is living under police protection after he faced …
Rare Giacometti chandelier bought for £250 in London set to sell for £7m
Piece acquired by English painter in antiques shop in 1960s has been confirmed as lost work by Italian sculptorSometimes a hunch pays off, and when the English painter John Craxton recognised a work of genius for sale in a London antiques shop, he made…
Ancient statue of Hercules emerges from Rome sewerage repairs
Work depicting mythological hero and apparently dating back to Roman imperial period found near Appian WayAn ancient Roman statue of Hercules has been discovered during repairs to the sewerage system underneath a park in Rome.The statue, which apparent…
Italian hospital investigated after newborn dies under sleeping mother
Thousands sign petition calling for better postnatal care amid concerns over conditions in maternity unitsControversy is mounting in Italy over conditions in hospital maternity units after a newborn is believed to have died by suffocation under the wei…