Italy

Giorgia Meloni e Andrea Pucci
Giorgia Meloni e Andrea Pucci
the case

Sanremo, Giorgia Meloni defends Pucci: "The left's illiberal drift is intolerable."

The Prime Minister stands with the comedian after he withdrew from the Festival: "The climate is one of intimidation and hatred. We stand in solidarity."
Pavia

Pensioner convicted of abusing six-year-old granddaughter

The 75-year-old was also found guilty of possession of child pornography.
Clashes with police during the protest against the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, 07 February 2026. ANSA/DAVIDE CANELLA
Clashes with police during the protest against the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, 07 February 2026. ANSA/DAVIDE CANELLA
the clashes

Tensions are rising at the anti-Olympic march: "Meloni calls anyone demonstrating against the Games an enemy of Italy."

The Prime Minister on social media: "Solidarity with all those whose work will be ruined by these gangs of criminals."
Fiori nel luogo in cui è stata trovata morta Zoe Trinchero, nel riquadro la vittima e Alex Manna (Ansa)
Fiori nel luogo in cui è stata trovata morta Zoe Trinchero, nel riquadro la vittima e Alex Manna (Ansa)
the femicide of Asti

Zoe Trinchero, 17, was killed for saying no. She was strangled and thrown into a river.

Alex Manna first blamed a North African man who risked lynching. When cornered, he confessed at the police station.
the protests

Seven arrested after clashes at the Corvetto stadium in Milan during a protest against the Games.

Riot police blocked the road leading to the ring road
Jogging (Ansa)
Jogging (Ansa)
the idea

Health Points-Based Driving Licence (with Incentives): Experimental in Lombardy

Rewards for healthy lifestyles: first tests in the Pavia area on three thousand users.
I funerali nella chiesa Regina Pacis di Anguillara di Federica Torzullo, la donna uccisa a coltellate dal marito Claudio Carlomagno (Ansa)
I funerali nella chiesa Regina Pacis di Anguillara di Federica Torzullo, la donna uccisa a coltellate dal marito Claudio Carlomagno (Ansa)
the farewell

"Federica Torzullo, sweet and strong": A silent crowd at the funeral of the woman killed by her husband.

The final farewell at the Regina Pacis parish in Anguillara Sabazia, near Rome.
I tabelloni dei ritardi dei treni a Bologna a causa dei cavi tranciati vicino alla stazione, forse per un sabataggio, Bologna, 7 febbraio 2026 ANSA
I tabelloni dei ritardi dei treni a Bologna a causa dei cavi tranciati vicino alla stazione, forse per un sabataggio, Bologna, 7 febbraio 2026 ANSA
sabotage hypothesis

Cables cut near Bologna train station, Salvini: "It's an attack, someone wants Italy harm."

DIGOS investigations underway, severe delays at the railway junction
A handout picture made available by the Quirinal Presidential Palace (Palazzo del Quirinale) Press Office shows Italian President Sergio Mattarella during the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in Milan, Italy, 06 February 2026. ANSA/PAOLO GIANDOTTI/QUIRINAL PALACE PRESS OFFICE HANDOUT ++ANSA PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING+++NPK
A handout picture made available by the Quirinal Presidential Palace (Palazzo del Quirinale) Press Office shows Italian President Sergio Mattarella during the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in Milan, Italy, 06 February 2026. ANSA/PAOLO GIANDOTTI/QUIRINAL PALACE PRESS OFFICE HANDOUT ++ANSA PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING+++NPK
the Olympics

Milan-Cortina inauguration ceremony: Mattarella on the tram, Mariah Carey sings "Volare," Laura Pausini sings the Italian National Anthem.

Over 67,000 tickets sold: the best result of the Winter Games. Two billion people watched the live broadcast.
Il Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella a Casa Italia per le Olimpiadi di Milano Cortina 2026, Milano 6 febbraio 2026. ANSA / Paolo Giandotti - Ufficio per la stampa e l'informazione della Presidenza della Repubblica +++ UFFICIO STAMPA QUIRINALE +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++
Il Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella a Casa Italia per le Olimpiadi di Milano Cortina 2026, Milano 6 febbraio 2026. ANSA / Paolo Giandotti - Ufficio per la stampa e l'informazione della Presidenza della Repubblica +++ UFFICIO STAMPA QUIRINALE +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++
Milan-Cortina

The Games' opening ceremony: Mattarella will arrive on a tram driven by Valentino Rossi.

From Mariah Carey to Pausini, from Ghali to Favino: the stars of the Olympic opening. Tributes to Armani and Carrà, Bocelli returns, Tom Cruise doubtful.
Immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
Immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
the countryside

When love can save a life: the "It's winter, adopt a senior dog" campaign launches.

The initiative is thanks to the "Four Paws in the Family" platform which helps find an animal in shelters throughout Italy.
Giochi per bambini, immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
Giochi per bambini, immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
Benevento

Slaps, insults, and shoving at a nursery school: Five teachers (including nuns) under investigation

The children, aged between 10 months and 3 years, were also tied to chairs and strollers.
Fabrizio Corona (Ansa)
Fabrizio Corona (Ansa)
the clash

Mediaset: "A €160 million civil lawsuit against Corona." The injured parties are Berlusconi, Gerry Scotti, and De Filippi.

The Biscione announcement: "Any compensation will go to a fund for victims of violence."
the provision

The Security Decree has been approved: preventive arrests and a crackdown on knives, with fines for parents.

There is no criminal shield for the agents, but an ad hoc register of suspects (for all citizens) when there are "justifying causes" such as self-defense.
Emanuele Filiberto (foto Ansa)
Emanuele Filiberto (foto Ansa)
the revelation

"The Savoys secretly entered Sardinia when it was forbidden."

Emanuele Filiberto: "My father and I violated our exile several times. On the island, when we wanted to get a taste of Italy."
Il Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella (foto ANSA)
Il Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella (foto ANSA)
Olympics

Milan Cortina, Mattarella meets with the athletes: "The first competition is with ourselves."

The President of the Republic at the Olympic Village in Milan for a meeting with the Azzurri
Milano-Cortina (foto Ansa)
Milano-Cortina (foto Ansa)
Milan-Cortina

The Winter Olympics kick off today, with Italy making its curling debut. Russian-led cyberattacks foiled.

Tajani: "Hotels in Cortina are targeted." Alert for Saturday's demonstration in Milan, San Siro area cordoned off ahead of the inauguration.
Quattro morti per monossido di carbonio in una casa in Lucchesia
Quattro morti per monossido di carbonio in una casa in Lucchesia
The tragedy

Lucca: Family killed by carbon monoxide poisoning: father, mother, and two children dead

The tragedy occurred at a home, with three Carabinieri officers who responded to the scene also suffering from poisoning. The house and new boiler were seized.
Recenti scontri a Torino, a destra il ministro Piantedosi (foto Ansa)
Recenti scontri a Torino, a destra il ministro Piantedosi (foto Ansa)
Chigi Palace

Security, the decree is out today. The President's requests, changes to the shield, and preventive detention.

The draft also includes urban red zones, a crackdown on edged weapons, and a naval blockade. Bail for demonstrations is skipped.
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Insularità

San Vito inaugurates the first public road safety training program.

The route is 170 meters long, the cost of the work is fifty thousand euros