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Center-Left Unites in Reggio Calabria for By-Election
Politicsla-repubblica2d ago

Center-Left Unites in Reggio Calabria for By-Election

The center-left coalition in Reggio Calabria has united behind candidate Benedetto, a cardiologist and former Democratic Party group leader, for the September by-election for the Chamber of Deputies, aiming for victory after a right-wing split.

Mystery in Calabria After Two Lawyers Disappear in ULM
Worldle-figaro9d ago

Mystery in Calabria After Two Lawyers Disappear in ULM

Two lawyers have gone missing in Calabria, Italy, after their ultralight aircraft lost contact during flight. Search efforts are concentrated between Fuscaldo and Falconara Albanese, with their last known trace being a WhatsApp message.

Mount Etna Eruption Disrupts Flights at Catania Airport Until Saturday
Worldnostagesschaule-figaro+14der-standardorfrzeczpospolitatelextvn24die-pressen1-serbiail-sole-24-ore+6 more13d ago17 sources

Mount Etna Eruption Disrupts Flights at Catania Airport Until Saturday

Flights at Catania Airport in Sicily have been suspended until Saturday due to volcanic ash and activity from Mount Etna. This marks a prolonged disruption for air travel to and from the island.

Migrant Workers Exploited in Italian Agricultural Sector
Politicsn1-serbia1mo ago

Migrant Workers Exploited in Italian Agricultural Sector

The murder of four agricultural workers in Calabria has brought renewed attention to the exploitation of migrant workers in Italy. Social organizations report that this system of exploitation, known as 'caporalato,' affects many, with threats of violence against those who do not comply.

Pakistani Mafia Emerges as New Camorra in Italy
Worldnewsbeast2mo ago

Pakistani Mafia Emerges as New Camorra in Italy

A brutal crime in Calabria on June 1 not only shocked Italy but also revealed the Pakistani mafia's growing dominance in the Italian underworld, leading to its comparison with the notorious Camorra.

Secret Mafia Bunker with 120-Meter Tunnel Discovered in Calabria
Worlddigi24hvg2mo ago2 sources

Secret Mafia Bunker with 120-Meter Tunnel Discovered in Calabria

Authorities in Calabria, Italy, have discovered a sophisticated bunker, complete with a 120-meter underground escape tunnel and a secret emergency exit, believed to be a mafia hideout. The elaborate structure suggests it was prepared as a clandestine escape route.

Center-Right Leads in Italian Municipal Elections
Politicsla-repubblicail-sole-24-orenaftemporiki3mo ago3 sources

Center-Right Leads in Italian Municipal Elections

The center-right coalition has maintained its lead in several Italian municipal elections, including Venice, Arezzo, and Reggio Calabria, while the left experienced disappointment.

Calabria Healthcare System Ends 17-Year Commissariat
Healthil-sole-24-ore4mo ago

Calabria Healthcare System Ends 17-Year Commissariat

The healthcare system in Italy's Calabria region has finally exited a 17-year period of commissariat, which was marked by inefficiencies and staff shortages. This long-awaited revocation by the Council aims to improve services for residents.

Earl Grey Tea: A Drink for Trekkies
Culturefaz4mo ago

Earl Grey Tea: A Drink for Trekkies

Earl Grey tea, Captain Picard's favorite beverage, derives its aroma from Calabrian bergamot, a citrus fruit whose fragrant peel is now used for more than just scent.

Probe into mafioso's prison suicide
PoliticsANSA5mo ago

Probe into mafioso's prison suicide

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 18 - A probe has been opened into the suicide of a mafioso being held in a Turin jail who had just started cooperating with police. Bernardo Pace, 62, a Cosa Nostra member who acted under late superboss Matteo Messina Denaro, was serving 14 years and four months in the Milanese Hydra case of collaboration between the Sicilian Mafia, the Naples Camorra and the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta in the north of Italy. Pace agreed to turn state's evidence a few weeks ago and had started wo...

Dozens of Migrants Drown Off Southern Italy's Coasts
Worldder-standard6mo ago

Dozens of Migrants Drown Off Southern Italy's Coasts

The number of drowned boat refugees in the Mediterranean has quadrupled recently, with dozens of bodies washing ashore on the coasts of Southern Italy. Bishops in Sicily and Calabria have spoken out about the tragedy.

Catastrophic Insurance Policies Struggle in Italy
Businessla-repubblica1mo ago

Catastrophic Insurance Policies Struggle in Italy

Catastrophic insurance policies are still struggling to gain traction among small businesses in Italy, with mutualization of risks proving difficult and higher costs penalizing residents in regions like Calabria and Emilia Romagna.

Four Farmworkers Burned Alive in Car in Calabria, Italy
Worldel-mundo2mo ago

Four Farmworkers Burned Alive in Car in Calabria, Italy

Italian Prime Minister Meloni urges clarification on the 'horrible' murder of four farmworkers found burned alive inside a car in Calabria. Surveillance cameras reportedly show two individuals blocking the car doors and setting the vehicle on fire.

Migrants Burned Alive in Van in Italy Over Unpaid Fare
Worldiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast2mo ago3 sources

Migrants Burned Alive in Van in Italy Over Unpaid Fare

Migrants from Afghanistan and Pakistan were reportedly burned alive inside a van in Calabria, Italy, after allegedly failing to pay their fare. The incident has caused shock across Italy.

Deep Earthquake Felt Across Italy, Officials Downplay Damage Risk
Sciencela-repubblica2mo ago

Deep Earthquake Felt Across Italy, Officials Downplay Damage Risk

A deep earthquake, originating 250 kilometers below the surface due to the African plate's subduction under Calabria, was felt across parts of Italy from Lazio to Sicily. Officials from INGV stated that while widely perceived, such deep quakes are typically less damaging and have no direct link to the Marsili volcano.

Occhiuto Opposes Vannacci, Advocates Focus on Economy
Politicsla-repubblica3mo ago

Occhiuto Opposes Vannacci, Advocates Focus on Economy

Calabrian Governor Roberto Occhiuto, a Forza Italia member, expressed opposition to General Vannacci joining the coalition, stating it would cause a 'genetic mutation' and urged a greater focus on economic issues over electoral discussions.

Italian Man Hospitalized with Suspected Hantavirus Symptoms
HealthfazSCMPirozhlas+8la-repubblicatvn24die-pressedh-les-sportsiefimeridaANSAbalkan-webnewsbeast3mo ago11 sources

Italian Man Hospitalized with Suspected Hantavirus Symptoms

A 25-year-old Italian man has been urgently hospitalized with suspected hantavirus symptoms after reportedly traveling on a flight with an infected individual. Samples from the man have been sent to Spallanzani Hospital for further testing.

Fuel Restrictions Extended to More Italian Airports
Worldnaftemporikinewsbeast4mo ago2 sources

Fuel Restrictions Extended to More Italian Airports

Fuel supply limitations have been reported at three additional Italian airports – Brindisi, Pescara, and Reggio Calabria – following similar restrictions previously implemented at Milan-Linate, Venice, Treviso, and Bologna.

Emergency Declared in Calabria After Severe Weather
Worldil-sole-24-ore5mo ago

Emergency Declared in Calabria After Severe Weather

The Italian government has declared a state of emergency for one year in the provinces of Catanzaro and Cosenza in Calabria, following exceptional meteorological events that occurred from February 11 to 20.

Downburst Storms with Hail and Strong Winds Hit Italy
Worldla-repubblica2mo ago

Downburst Storms with Hail and Strong Winds Hit Italy

Experts and civil protection bulletins are warning of intense weather phenomena, including thunderstorms, hail, and very strong wind gusts known as downbursts, affecting Italy. Taranto has already been hit, with Calabria and the islands on high alert.

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Italy Coast
Worldruvder-standardirozhlas+19la-repubblicaorfrzeczpospolitatvn24die-presseaktualne-czindex-hrn1-serbia+11 more2mo ago22 sources

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Italy Coast

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Italy, waking residents across the region and being felt as far as Sicily and Montenegro. Initial reports indicated no significant damage or casualties.

Countdown Begins for Italian Municipal Elections Across 743 Communes
Politicsil-sole-24-ore3mo ago

Countdown Begins for Italian Municipal Elections Across 743 Communes

The countdown has begun for Italy's municipal elections scheduled for May 24 and 25, with voting set to take place in 743 communes, including 18 provincial capitals. The 'campo largo' coalition is focusing on Venice, while the center-right targets Reggio Calabria, with 6.2 million Italians eligible to vote.

Mimmo Lucano Appeals Removal as Riace Mayor
Politicsil-sole-24-ore3mo ago

Mimmo Lucano Appeals Removal as Riace Mayor

Following a Court of Appeal ruling in Reggio Calabria, Mimmo Lucano's removal as mayor of Riace has become a legal matter, with an appeal to the Court of Cassation and a request for suspension of the appellate judgment pending.

Italian Senate Blocks Extension of Beach Concessions
Politicsla-repubblicail-sole-24-ore4mo ago2 sources

Italian Senate Blocks Extension of Beach Concessions

The Italian Senate has blocked an amendment aimed at extending beach concession deadlines, particularly for regions like Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia. This decision prevents a further prorogation of the concessions.

Calabria to Pay Students to Prevent Emigration
Culturela-vanguardia4mo ago

Calabria to Pay Students to Prevent Emigration

The Calabria region in Italy has approved a measure to pay students one thousand euros to prevent them from emigrating north. The initiative is set to begin in the 2026/27 academic year.

Probe into mafioso's prison suicide
WorldANSA5mo ago

Probe into mafioso's prison suicide

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 18 - A probe has been opened into the suicide of a mafioso being held in a Turin jail who had just started cooperating with police. Bernardo Pace, 62, a Cosa Nostra member who acted under late superboss Matteo Messina Denaro, was serving 14 years and four months in the Milanese Hydra case of collaboration between the Sicilian Mafia, the Naples Camorra and the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta in the north of Italy. Pace agreed to turn state's evidence a few weeks ago and had started wo...

Landslide damaged a historic church
Culturetvn245mo ago

Landslide damaged a historic church

Heavy rains in Italian Calabria led to floods and landslides. As a result of the violent weather, the Cattolica di Stilo church, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was damaged...

Italy participates in the Tourism Fair in Berlin with 225 companies
BusinessANSA5mo ago

Italy participates in the Tourism Fair in Berlin with 225 companies

(ANSA) - ROMA, 05 MAR - The Italian stand set up by ENIT was inaugurated at the ITB trade fair in Berlin, hosting over 225 exporting companies in 1,700 square meters. The world's leading tourism fair, established in 1966, welcomes exhibitors and visitors from dozens of countries. For the occasion, the Italian Embassy organized an evening dedicated to operators with a focus on Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia. During the event, the Italian ambassador to Berlin, Fabrizio Bucci, said: "Germany rem...