
Mother's 24-Year Sentence Upheld for Child Abandonment Death
An Italian court has upheld the 24-year prison sentence for a mother whose child died after being abandoned. The ruling confirms the previous conviction for the tragic incident.
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An Italian court has upheld the 24-year prison sentence for a mother whose child died after being abandoned. The ruling confirms the previous conviction for the tragic incident.

An Italian court has ordered the partial closure of a prison due to untenable hygienic conditions, a first-time ruling, with the Meloni government criticized for inaction.

Italy has denied the extradition of Zambelli, a radical voice of Brazil's far-right, after an Italian court deemed that Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes interfered in the decision.

An Italian court has issued a final ruling that tap water is not a fundamental right for customers in restaurants. This decision clarifies that establishments are not obligated to provide free tap water.

Italy's top court has ruled in favor of a tourist who sued a luxury Dolomites hotel for refusing to provide tap water. The ruling sets a precedent regarding consumer rights in hospitality establishments.
The Italian Court of Auditors is scrutinizing the F-35 program, focusing on issues related to governance, delays, and escalating costs, noting Italy's limited partner role compared to US leadership.

An Italian Court of Appeal in Bari has issued a landmark ruling, officially recognizing three legal parents for a single child. This decision has sparked controversy, particularly among conservative Catholic groups.

While Spain has banned parental alienation, Italian courts continue the practice of punishing mothers if children reject fathers, prompting a document from Garante Terragni advocating for child removal as an extreme measure.
Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's Commissioner for Human Rights, has urged an appeal against an Italian court's decision allowing a foreign family to adopt a Ukrainian child, demanding the child's return to Ukraine.
An Italian court has approved a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, holding the company accountable for alleged Facebook data scraping.
An Italian court has lifted the judicial controls previously imposed on a unit of luxury fashion house Valentino concerning its labor practices.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has embarked on an unannounced tour of the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia, to bolster national energy security. This visit aims to strengthen energy ties amidst global energy concerns.
A court in Ravenna, Italy, has ruled that a 31-year-old man must move out of his mother's house after she sued him, citing his failure to clean or pay bills despite being employed.

An Italian court has strengthened civilian sea rescue efforts by ruling that the detention of the rescue ship 'Sea-Eye 5' after saving 65 people was unlawful.

An Albanian 'Shqiponja' (Eagles) force officer was injured after falling from a wall during an operation to apprehend a highly sought-after individual in Dibër, who was convicted by an Italian court.

Italy's Court of Auditors has indicated that the country's 2025 deficit is projected to be higher than anticipated, primarily due to the unexpected emergence of costs related to the Superbonus scheme.

Gerd Gjinarari, known as 'The General' and sentenced to life imprisonment by an Italian court in 1997 for murder, has been arrested in Belgium after being an internationally wanted fugitive.
Ukraine is engaged in a struggle to secure the return of underage refugees from Italy, as Italian courts are reportedly refusing to release the children, citing humanitarian aid concerns.
Italy's highest court has ruled that a hotel's refusal to serve tap water to a guest at its restaurant is lawful, clarifying consumer rights in such establishments.

The Italian construction firm WeBuild has failed in an Italian court to block CNAIR's execution of a guarantee related to delays in the construction of the Brăila suspended bridge in Romania.

An Italian court has convicted a Dutch man for an arson attack in Milan that killed three people, sentencing him to 21 years in prison.

For the first time in Italy, a 4-year-old child in Bari has been legally recognized by the Court of Appeal as having three parents: two fathers and one mother.

The Court of Auditors has issued a negative opinion on the government's proposed appointment of gynecologist Mattei, who serves as Schillaci's chief of staff, to a role within the accounting magistracy.

Italy's Court of Cassation upheld a 30-year prison sentence for 42-year-old Albanian Elona Kalesha, who was accused of murdering her ex-partner's parents in 2015 and dismembering their bodies.
An Italian court has ruled that Netflix's price increases between 2017 and 2024 were illegal, ordering the streaming giant to issue refunds to consumers, a decision Netflix plans to appeal.
An Italian court has determined that Netflix's price increases for subscriptions between 2017 and 2024 were unlawful. This ruling could lead to thousands of euros in refunds for affected users in Italy.
An Italian tribunal has declared Netflix's price increase clauses null and void, ordering the streaming giant to issue refunds, a decision Netflix plans to appeal.
An Italian court has annulled a 15-million-euro fine imposed by the country's privacy watchdog on OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, overturning the previous penalty.

An Italian juvenile court has opened the door for adoption by gay civilly united couples, ruling that prohibiting it is discriminatory. The decision, prompted by a Venetian couple's case, now awaits review by the Constitutional Court.

An Italian court has ruled in favor of a woman who sought compensation after suffering an ankle fracture while working from home.

An Italian court in Velletri issued a ruling on parental authority for two reunited sisters, detailing how their mother manipulated them and was not functional to their needs.

A humanitarian evacuation of Ukrainian orphans to Italy has become a legal dispute, with Italian courts preventing their return, assigning guardians, and approving adoptions despite opposition from Kyiv.

Italy's Constitutional Court ruled that the right to a widow's pension applies to same-sex couples who married abroad. While civil partnerships have been legal in Italy since 2016, same-sex marriage is not.

Italy's highest court has ruled that hotels are not legally required to serve tap water to guests, upholding a five-star hotel's refusal to provide it to a customer. The decision concludes a legal battle initiated by a tourist who sued after being denied free tap water.

An Italian court has annulled one of the two extradition processes against Carla Zambelli. The ruling pertains to Zambelli's conviction for invading the systems of Brazil's National Council of Justice.
An appeals court in Bari, Italy, ruled that a four-year-old boy formally has three parents, following one of his adoptive fathers seeking recognition of his parenthood in Italy.

Italy's Supreme Court has ruled that beachgoers injured by a paddleball can be entitled to compensation. This decision clarifies liability for recreational activities on beaches.

Italy's Court of Accounts has appealed to the Constitutional Court against the Foti reform concerning financial damage, arguing that its provisions, which allegedly favor unfaithful or incompetent public officials, are unreasonable.

Opposition parties in Italy express anger over the possible appointment of Mattei, a gynecologist and former mayor close to the Meloni sisters, to the Court of Auditors.

An Italian court has ruled that Netflix unlawfully raised its subscription prices, violating laws designed to ensure fairness to consumers.

An Italian court has ruled that streaming provider Netflix must refund its Italian customers for past price increases. Netflix has announced its intention to appeal the decision.
An Italian court has ruled that Netflix's price-hike clauses are void and has ordered the company to issue refunds to affected customers.

Cecilia Angrisano, president of an Italian court, has received threats and insults on social media, leading to increased security for her and her family.

An Italian court has ruled that the state must compensate migrant rescue NGO Sea Watch over €76,000 for unlawful arrest.