Italy

Un sit-in per Emanuela Orlandi (Ansa)
Un sit-in per Emanuela Orlandi (Ansa)
the investigation

Emanuela Orlandi, the last person who saw her is under investigation: she is a friend.

This is Laura Casagrande, a former student of the music school attended by the girl who disappeared in 1983. She is accused of making false statements.
Milan

19-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting two young girls

The young man – who began stalking the victims on the subway – was recognized by a scooter and a green cap
Scuola (foto Ansa)
Scuola (foto Ansa)
The news

Private schools receive a €1,500 bonus: who is eligible and how to apply.

Valid for families with an ISEE of less than €30,000; the amount will be calculated proportionally. Registration for the new school year opens on January 13th.
the complaint

Licia Colò "on the side of shellfish": "Boiled alive, they suffer unspeakable torture."

The host joins the associations: "We demand laws and protection for these animals."
Maxi operazione contro la pedofilia online
Maxi operazione contro la pedofilia online
the investigation

Major operation against online pedophilia: 17 investigated, two arrested in Sardinia

Searches and precautionary measures in several regions: a 46-year-old delivery driver and a 53-year-old mechanic were arrested on the island.
Gli scontri tra gli attivisti in corteo del centro sociale Askatasuna, sgomberato stamani, e la polizia (Ansa)
Gli scontri tra gli attivisti in corteo del centro sociale Askatasuna, sgomberato stamani, e la polizia (Ansa)
safety

Turin: Clashes erupt over the Askatasuna eviction, leaving ten officers injured.

The self-employed attempted to retreat. Law enforcement responded with water cannons.
Alberto Stasi all'esterno del tribunale di Pavia per l'incidente probatorio nell'inchiesta su Andrea Sempio, Pavia (Garlasco), 18 dicembre 2025. ANSA/ PAVIA PRESS/PAOLO TORRES
Alberto Stasi all'esterno del tribunale di Pavia per l'incidente probatorio nell'inchiesta su Andrea Sempio, Pavia (Garlasco), 18 dicembre 2025. ANSA/ PAVIA PRESS/PAOLO TORRES
Pavia

The preliminary investigation in Garlasco: "Alberto excluded from the evidence found." The Poggis' lawyers have requested that Stasi be removed from the courtroom.

Experts discuss DNA found on Chiara's fingernails, which is compatible with Andrea Sempio's. Controversy surrounds the presence of Stasi.
Papa Leone con Ignzio La Russa (Ansa-Vatican Media)
Papa Leone con Ignzio La Russa (Ansa-Vatican Media)
the pontiff

Pope Leo XIV's surprise visit to the Senate

At Palazzo Madama the Holy Father met with President La Russa and unveiled the Child Jesus in the nativity scene.
Perquisizioni della polizia al centro sociale Askatasuna in corso Regina Margherita, Torino 18 dicembre 2025. ANSA/TINO ROMANO
Perquisizioni della polizia al centro sociale Askatasuna in corso Regina Margherita, Torino 18 dicembre 2025. ANSA/TINO ROMANO
Turin

The Askatasuna social center was cleared, following the raid on the La Stampa headquarters.

The homes of some activists were also searched. Piantedosi said: "There is no room for violence."
Shopping natalizio (Ansa)
Shopping natalizio (Ansa)
consumers

Online Christmas Shopping: A Ten Commandments to Avoid Scams

Here are some practical tips to avoid scams, based on recommendations from the Postal Police and experts, and EU and Italian rules on returns.
Garlasco, in aula a Pavia anche Alberto Stasi
Garlasco, in aula a Pavia anche Alberto Stasi
In court

Garlasco, the final act of the evidentiary hearing today in Pavia: Stasi also in court.

The findings will be used as evidence in a possible trial against Andrea Sempio.
Police

Como, close to jihadist groups: expelled and repatriated to Bangladesh

The man, 37 years old, was illegally in Italy
Il centro sociale Askatasuna di Torino (Foto Ansa)
Il centro sociale Askatasuna di Torino (Foto Ansa)
The blitz

Turin, Askatasuna community center searched: possible eviction

The police found some people sleeping inside the building
Child pornography

Udine, man filming his underage daughters with microcameras: arrested

The electrician also accessed the cameras installed in customers' homes without authorization.
Al Viminale si è riunito il Comitato nazionale per l’ordine e la sicurezza pubblica (Ansa)
Al Viminale si è riunito il Comitato nazionale per l’ordine e la sicurezza pubblica (Ansa)
The alert

The Ministry of the Interior: "Controls on ceremonies, concerts, and Christmas markets have been strengthened."

Security Committee meets: "High vigilance on anti-Zionist extremism"
Il leader della Lega Matteo Salvini con l'avvocata Giulia Bongiorno dopo la sentenza del processo Open Arms (Ansa)
Il leader della Lega Matteo Salvini con l'avvocata Giulia Bongiorno dopo la sentenza del processo Open Arms (Ansa)
the decision

Open Arms: The Supreme Court upholds Salvini's acquittal. The minister: "Defending borders is not a crime."

The judges of the fifth section have established it: the sentence becomes definitive
La ministra della Famiglia e Pari opportunità Eugenia Roccella (ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI)
La ministra della Famiglia e Pari opportunità Eugenia Roccella (ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI)
the new law

Femicide is now a crime, Roccella: "Italy is a model for other nations."

Two weeks ago, it was published in the Official Journal. The minister stated, "An important push for profound cultural change."
Il leader della Lega Matteo Salvini con l'avvocata Giulia Bongiorno dopo la sentenza del processo Open Arms (Ansa)
Il leader della Lega Matteo Salvini con l'avvocata Giulia Bongiorno dopo la sentenza del processo Open Arms (Ansa)
the process

Open Arms, the Attorney General of the Supreme Court: "Confirm Salvini's acquittal."

The appeal by the Palermo Prosecutor's Office has been rejected.
Insularità
Conferenza scolastica provinciale (foto Corrias)
Conferenza scolastica provinciale (foto Corrias)

School sizing, relief in the Province of Oristano: the current structure of the institutions has been confirmed.

No further consolidation for the 2026/2027 school year: "The role of schools as key institutions will be safeguarded."