Italy

the scam

Elderly man throws €21,000 out of window at fake policeman: scam foiled, real police arrive

The usual phone call from the fake daughter: "Dad, I caused a fatal accident, if you don't pay I'll be arrested." But the police had been tailing the scammer for hours and caught him red-handed.
I carabinieri del Ris entrano nella villetta della famiglia Poggi di Garlasco, Pavia, 9 giugno 2025. ANSA / FABRIZIO CASSINELLI
I carabinieri del Ris entrano nella villetta della famiglia Poggi di Garlasco, Pavia, 9 giugno 2025. ANSA / FABRIZIO CASSINELLI
the investigation

Garlasco: The Cagliari RIS report is the prosecutor's ace in the hole, 300 pages to rewrite the crime.

Delivered in September, it will be declassified once the investigation is concluded and will also reveal much about the famous fingerprint 33. The report by pathologist Cristina Cattaneo is also eagerly awaited.
La casa nel bosco a Palmoli dove vivono Nathan Trevallion e Catherine Birmingham a cui oggi il Tribunale per i minorenni di L'Aquila ha disposto la sospensione della potestà genitoriale dei tre figli minori, fra i 6 e gli 8 anni, che vivono con loro in un rudere fatiscente e privo di utenze e in una roulotte in provincia di Chieti. Disposto anche l'allontanamento dei bambini dalla dimora familiare e il loro collocamento in una casa famiglia e nominato un tutore provvisorio dei minori, l'avvocata Maria Luisa Palladino. ANSA/ANTONELLA SALVATORE
La casa nel bosco a Palmoli dove vivono Nathan Trevallion e Catherine Birmingham a cui oggi il Tribunale per i minorenni di L'Aquila ha disposto la sospensione della potestà genitoriale dei tre figli minori, fra i 6 e gli 8 anni, che vivono con loro in un rudere fatiscente e privo di utenze e in una roulotte in provincia di Chieti. Disposto anche l'allontanamento dei bambini dalla dimora familiare e il loro collocamento in una casa famiglia e nominato un tutore provvisorio dei minori, l'avvocata Maria Luisa Palladino. ANSA/ANTONELLA SALVATORE
the case

The family in the woods awaits court: "Parents must break down the wall of mistrust."

A response could arrive in the first few days of next week
Auto carabinieri generica
Auto carabinieri generica
how

Husband and wife found dead at home, suspected murder-suicide

The Carabinieri were on site to carry out surveys, the bodies were found by his son
the sentence

Tim wins in the Supreme Court: the government will have to pay one billion euros.

This concerns the refund of the concession fee paid by the group in 1998. This brings to an end a long legal battle.
Gli scontri a Torino (Ansa)
Gli scontri a Torino (Ansa)
the protest

Askatasuna march, clashes between protesters and police in Turin. Nine officers injured.

Two thousand people attended the demonstration organized after the eviction of the community center. Tense moments ensued, with charges, water cannons, and tear gas.
Il ministro dell'Economia, Giancarlo Giorgetti (foto Ansa)
Il ministro dell'Economia, Giancarlo Giorgetti (foto Ansa)
Financial

Budget, Giorgetti in the Senate. New amendment: early retirement pension payments with supplementary funds are no longer possible.

After the League's halt to the pension regulations developed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the minister decides to directly follow the work
Luminarie di Natale (foto Ansa)
Luminarie di Natale (foto Ansa)
The estimates

The Christmas exodus begins: 3.5 million cars on the road, traffic peaks on the island's roads.

According to Anas forecasts, the greatest increases in transit are expected, with peaks of up to +13%, between Sicily and Sardinia
Ambulanza (foto Ansa)
Ambulanza (foto Ansa)
The tragedy

Tragedy in South Tyrol: 10-year-old boy dies after falling from a cliff

Accident in Val Venosta: Rescue efforts unsuccessful
(foto da frame video)
(foto da frame video)
Police in action

Drug raids in several cities: cannabis shops raided, 384 arrests

35 kilos of cocaine, 1,370 kilos of cannabinoids, one kilo of heroin, and 41 firearms were seized.
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."