Simeone's Torino Future Secured as Cairo Reveals Automatic Purchase Clause
Torino president Urbano Cairo has confirmed that striker Giovanni Simeone is effectively already a permanent signing for the club, revealing that the Argentine's loan deal includes an "easily triggered" mandatory purchase clause. Speaking on Rai Radio 1's Radio Anch'io Sport program, Cairo emphasized that the club considers Simeone "an acquired player" following his decisive goal in...
Ranucci's Report to Resume Broadcasts Despite Recent Bombing Incident Near Home
Sigfrido Ranucci, the prominent journalist and host of the investigative program Report, has returned to television following a bombing incident on October 17th near his residence in Pomezia. During an appearance on Monica Maggioni's program "In mezz'ora," Ranucci announced the upcoming season of Report, scheduled to begin broadcasting on October 26th. The journalist addressed the attack...
Structural Failure in Southern Italy Leaves Three Children Hospitalized
A retaining wall collapse in the Fiume neighborhood of Gioia Tauro, in Italy's southern Calabria region, left three siblings injured while they were playing in a courtyard near their home. The incident involved two eight-year-old twins and their thirteen-year-old brother, who were caught by the sudden structural failure during what should have been an ordinary afternoon of...
Angelina Jolie's 'Couture' Explores Fashion World's Personal Battles
Angelina Jolie made a striking appearance at the Festa del Cinema di Roma, walking the red carpet for the premiere of her new film 'Couture,' which she both stars in and co-produces. The actress chose a dramatic black backless gown that showcased her extensive back tattoos, including a prominent tiger design, while maintaining an elegant presence with minimal makeup and loose-flowing hair....
Breakthrough ADC Therapy Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer
Significant advances in the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, were highlighted at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) congress. New data from Phase 3 clinical trials demonstrate that antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) substantially improve progression-free survival compared to standard chemotherapy for patients...
Pompei's Elite Built Tower Houses to Assert Power, Digital Archaeology Reveals
Archaeological research at the ancient Roman city of Pompei has revealed new evidence suggesting elite residents constructed private towers as symbols of power and wealth before the city's destruction in 79 AD. A collaborative study between the Pompei Archaeological Park and Berlin's Humboldt University proposes that prominent citizens built tower-topped domus, challenging previous...
Vehicle Plunges from Recoaro Bridge, Driver Perishes
A tragic accident occurred in the early hours of Monday, October 20, in Recoaro, Vicenza, when a vehicle plunged from a bridge into the Agno river below. The incident took place on Via della Resistenza near the Recoaro facility, with emergency services receiving the alarm around 6:30-6:35 AM. According to initial reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which then breached the...
Military Training Aircraft Crashes in Italian National Park, Killing Two
A military training aircraft crashed in Italy's Circeo National Park, claiming the lives of Colonel Simone Mettini, commander of the 70th Wing, and cadet pilot Lorenzo Nucheli. The Italian Air Force confirmed the incident involved a T-260B aircraft, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of two servicemen united by their passion for flight and commitment to serving their...
Yellow Weather Warning: Strong Northern Winds to Batter Campania Coastline
The Civil Protection agency of Italy's Campania region has issued a weather alert for strong winds and rough sea conditions affecting the entire territory. The warning, which took effect at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1st, will remain in place until 8:00 PM on Friday, October 3rd, covering a 48-hour period of potentially hazardous conditions along the coastal areas.Meteorological...
Bangladeshi Parents Arrested in Italy for Forcing Daughter Into Arranged Marriage
Italian authorities in Rimini have arrested a Bangladeshi couple for allegedly forcing their daughter into an arranged marriage through physical abuse and drugging. The parents, aged 42 and 55, were placed under house arrest following an order issued by Judge Raffaele Deflorio, executed by carabinieri from Rimini's investigative unit.The case involves their daughter, who came to...
Luxury Watch Theft Epidemic Strikes Italian Business Figures
Michele Criscitiello, the CEO of Sportitalia and president of Folgore Caratese, fell victim to a sophisticated robbery while driving his Porsche in the Milan metropolitan area. The incident occurred on Thursday morning as the prominent sports media executive was traveling from Sportitalia Village in Verano Brianza to the company's Milan studios. While stopped at a traffic light near the Pro...
St. Francis Day Returns to Italian Calendar as National Holiday
The Italian Senate has definitively approved legislation reinstating October 4 as a national holiday honoring St. Francis of Assisi, marking a significant restoration of the saint's feast day to the country's official calendar. The constitutional affairs committee gave final approval to the measure, which had already passed the Chamber of Deputies with overwhelming bipartisan support. The...
Art Police Investigate Suspected Forgeries in Traveling Dalí Exhibition
Italian art police have seized 21 artworks attributed to surrealist master Salvador Dalí from an ongoing exhibition in Parma, following suspicions they may be counterfeit. The works, which include tapestries, drawings, prints and other art objects, were part of the exhibition "Dalí - Between Art and Myth" that had recently opened in the northern Italian city after previously being displayed...
Italian Retail Giant Oriocenter Changes Hands in Major Real Estate Transaction
Generali Real Estate and the Percassi Group have completed the acquisition of Oriocenter, Italy's largest shopping mall, from German fund Commerz Real for approximately €470 million. The transaction was executed through a real estate fund jointly established and managed by Generali Real Estate SGR, with both groups holding equal stakes in the partnership. This major real estate deal marks a...
Financial Police Expand Investigation Into Cetraro Extortion Rackets
Italian financial police have executed a new detention order against a married couple already incarcerated for loan sharking and extortion, adding the significant legal aggravation of mafia-style methods to their charges. The Guardia di Finanza from the Catanzaro provincial command, collaborating with central investigative services in Rome and the Cosenza provincial command, served the...
Brunello Cucinelli Reaffirms Growth Targets Amid Short-Seller Scrutiny
Brunello Cucinelli, the Italian luxury fashion house, has reported robust financial performance for the first nine months of 2025, with revenues reaching €1.02 billion, representing growth of 10.8% at current exchange rates and 11.3% at constant rates. The company's third-quarter results were particularly strong, with sales of €335.5 million showing 12% growth at current rates and 12.4% at...
Vittorio Sgarbi Reveals Battle with Depression Following Government Exit
Vittorio Sgarbi, the former Italian undersecretary for Culture, has revealed he suffered from severe depression following his departure from government. In an interview with Aldo Cazzullo published in Corriere della Sera, Sgarbi stated that the "true cause" of his depression was "the end of my government experience," which he described as an "absolute injustice" that weighed heavily on him...
Tragic Birthday Crash Claims Life of Pregnant Woman in Southern Italy
A devastating car accident in southern Italy has claimed the life of Ilaria Forgione, a 25-year-old woman who was eight months pregnant, casting a pall over the small Molise community of Montenero di Bisaccia. The tragedy occurred on Sunday, September 28, along Provincial Road 55 in the San Biase district, where Forgione was returning home from her birthday celebration. The young woman, who...
Andrea Belotti's Season in Jeopardy Following Knee Ligament Tear
Cagliari Calcio confirmed on Tuesday that striker Andrea Belotti has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury that will sideline the Italian forward for an extended period. The diagnosis follows medical examinations conducted after Belotti was forced off during Monday's match against Inter Milan. The club's official statement indicated the player will...
Turin Balcony Accident Leaves Child With Severe Head Trauma
A five-year-old boy remains in critical condition after falling from a balcony in Turin's northern suburb of Corso Taranto on September 28. The child was playing on the first-floor balcony of his family's residence at Corso Taranto 181 when he lost his balance and plunged more than three meters to the ground below.Emergency medical services from Azienda Zero responded immediately,...
Roberto Colasanti Continues Sister's Legacy 20 Years After Her Death
Fifty years after the Circeo massacre that shocked Italy, Roberto Colasanti continues to preserve the memory of his sister Donatella, who survived 36 hours of torture and sexual violence in September 1975. Donatella Colasanti died in 2005 at age 47, having chosen silence in her final years. "She desired oblivion," her brother recounts, explaining that for two decades he has carried forward...
Massive Underground Cigarette Operation Discovered Near Rome
Italian authorities have uncovered what they describe as the largest illegal cigarette factory ever discovered in Italy, located in a sophisticated underground bunker near Cassino, approximately two hours south of Rome. The clandestine operation was concealed beneath what appeared to be an empty logistics warehouse, with police discovering the facility through hidden hydraulic mechanisms...
Carlo Sassi, Who Revolutionized Italian Football Broadcasting with Slow-Motion Analysis, Dies at 95
The Italian sports journalism community is mourning the loss of Carlo Sassi, a pioneering television journalist who revolutionized football broadcasting through his introduction of slow-motion replay analysis to Italian audiences. Sassi, who would have turned 96 next Wednesday, passed away leaving behind a legacy that fundamentally changed how Italians consumed and understood football on...
Carabinieri Intercept Scam Artists Following Senior Citizen Robberies
A couple from Campania has been arrested by Italian carabinieri for allegedly robbing and defrauding an elderly woman in Polistena through a sophisticated phone scam. The operation, which involved coordinated efforts between carabinieri and highway police, led to the recovery of stolen cash and jewelry from the victims.The scheme began when an elderly Polistena resident received a...
Science Festival Sponsorship Dispute Erupts Over Leonardo's Participation
Leonardo SPA, the Italian defense and aerospace conglomerate, has withdrawn from the upcoming Festival of Science in Genoa following a petition by academics and researchers seeking to exclude the company as a sponsor. The festival, scheduled to run from October 23 to November 2, had requested that Leonardo not participate in planned activities for this year's edition, marking the first such...
Italian Priest Receives Live Bullet During Church Service in Organized Crime Warning
A 75-year-old man with alleged organized crime connections delivered a live bullet to Father Maurizio Patriciello during Mass at the San Paolo Apostolo church in Caivano, near Naples. The incident occurred as the assailant blended with parishioners waiting to receive Communion, handing the priest a package containing a 9x21 caliber bullet before being intercepted by the priest's security...
Italy Evacuates 150 Palestinians from Gaza in Medical and Student Transfer
Italy has launched a new humanitarian evacuation operation from Gaza, bringing 150 Palestinians to safety through coordinated medical and student transfers. The operation, organized by the Italian government, involves patients requiring urgent medical care along with students and family members seeking refuge from the ongoing conflict in the region.The evacuation commenced with three...
