An engineer from Gaza, Al Najjar, who lost his wife and four children in 2024 and had permission to study in Italy, was arrested by the Israeli army, with Italian authorities now monitoring the case.
The Guardia di Finanza (Gdf) in Italy uncovered a massive fraud scheme worth €1 billion involving the illicit supply of workers and exploitation. Authorities reported 774 individuals denounced, 12,000 undeclared workers, and 16,000 irregular workers, with seizures totaling €186 million.
Italian authorities have seized over €200 million in assets, including villas, cars, and cash, linked to the deceased Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. The operation also uncovered a money-laundering ring connected to the crime syndicate.
Italian authorities have declared the highest level of heatwave alert, a 'red' warning, for four major cities: Florence, Rome, Turin, and Bologna, with 14 cities initially on an orange alert. The extreme heat is expected to intensify, posing significant health risks.
Italian authorities have arrested a 15-year-old in Florence for a second time, accusing him of communicating with Islamic State members and being "ready to strike."
The Italian Financial Guard has discovered 100 luxury yachts in Sardinian ports operating under foreign flags, evading Italian tax authorities despite their owners being registered in Italy.
A new book describes how wealthy Westerners allegedly paid to hunt and shoot Bosnians in Sarajevo during the 1990s war. Italian authorities have now launched an investigation into these claims of 'sniper tourism'.
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into the travel giant Booking.com over allegations of unfair commercial practices. The probe focuses on the company's business conduct within the country.
Italian authorities are scrutinizing two cosmetic chains for their 'insidious' marketing of anti-aging creams and skincare routines to teenagers, raising concerns about age-appropriateness.
Two brothers, Artur and Arben Mehilli, convicted of murder in Albania, have been arrested in Italy thanks to close cooperation and real-time information exchange between Albanian and Italian authorities.
Italian authorities have imposed a fine on the financial technology company Revolut for breaches of the consumer code. The specific details of the violations were not immediately disclosed but relate to consumer protection regulations.
Italian authorities have seized 20 million euros worth of assets in Tuscany, including properties and vineyards, suspected to have been purchased with funds embezzled from the famous 90-year-old actress Ursula Andress.
Italian authorities are investigating possible attack targets and have classified the anarchist scene as a major threat to the country, following the deaths of two anarchists in Rome.
Italian authorities are increasing controls on fuel price hikes, targeting excise duty fraud and illegal distributors as gasoline and diesel prices rise, leading to an increase in illicit activities.
Italian authorities have uncovered an illicit wine trafficking operation, seizing 2.5 million liters of wine falsely marketed as DOP or IGP despite being made from non-compliant grapes and musts.
Footage has been released showing the arrest of Klodian Llomi (Mazari) in Dibër, who was wanted by Italian authorities on charges of exploiting prostitution and organized crime. A police officer was injured during the operation.
Adriano Patozi, 64, has been arrested by Albanian police on charges from Italian authorities for corruption and involvement in drug trafficking, with extradition to Italy pending.
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 20 - Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said Friday that the government would challenge two recent rulings against it and in favour of the German Sea-Watch migrant-rescue NGO.
This week a court in Catania ordered the release of the NGO's Sea-Watch 5 migrant-rescue ship after the Italian authorities temporarily impounded it for allegedly breaching the rules for such operations, while judges in Palermo ordered the Italian State to pay 76,000 euros in compensation to it for illegally detaining another of its ships, the Sea Watch 3, in 2019.
On Wednesday Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed indignation about the latter decision, saying it was an example of how elements within the judiciary are seeking to thwart the government's efforts to halt illegal immigration.
"Up until now we have challenged these types of rulings, using the three-level judicial system (in Italy), and we will continue to do so," Piantedosi said at the opening of a new police office at Rome's central Termini train station.
"We have challenged them whenever possible, so we will do the same in this case as well". (ANSA).
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Italian authorities have banned upcoming concerts by American rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott due to security concerns. The decision was made to prevent potential protests and public disorder.
The Lombardy region in Italy is implementing a 200% tax on data centers, using legislative power to curb their construction. This move reflects a strong stance by Italian authorities against the proliferation of data centers.
Albania's Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has verified security measures for individuals arrested in a money laundering investigation conducted in cooperation with Italian authorities.
Since Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took office in 2022, organizations providing rescue services to migrants in the Mediterranean have faced increasing difficulties operating due to actions by Italian authorities.
Italian authorities in Veneto discovered an illegal distillery, seizing 11,000 liters of wine, approximately 500 liters of spirits, and 1,500 kilograms of grape pomace.
An Italian human rights organization, Osservatorio Nessuno, has uncovered a new spyware named Morpheus, which authorities are suspected of using to monitor individuals based on their political activities.
Formula 1 teams and drivers could face criminal charges as Italian tax authorities are scrutinizing old records to ensure proper payment of taxes on income earned during races hosted in Italy, with potential charges for unpaid taxes exceeding €50,000.
Italian authorities seized 143 falsified artworks, attributed to artists like Andy Warhol and Banksy, from an exhibition in Reggio Calabria. The works were reportedly rented by a Belgian company.
Italian authorities are conducting further interrogations, including the father and daughter, in the mysterious poisoning case of a mother and daughter in Pietracatella. Prosecutors are concerned about potential evidence tampering as the investigation into the administration of the poison continues.
Italian authorities announced the recovery of $23 million stolen from Swiss actress Ursula Andress, known as the first 'Bond Girl' from 'Dr. No.' Andress had accused a former wealth manager, who died by apparent suicide last year, of embezzlement.
A 50-year-old man, Bledar Mansaku, who was sentenced to seven years in prison in Italy for drug trafficking, has been arrested in Tirana, Albania, after being declared wanted by Italian authorities.
Italian authorities have fined Intesa Sanpaolo 18 million euros for illicit processing of customer data, highlighting regulatory scrutiny over data privacy.
Albanian State Police in Tirana have provisionally arrested a 32-year-old man who was internationally wanted by Italian authorities, facing a nearly nine-year prison sentence for drug trafficking.
Warmer waters in the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas are facilitating the expansion of invasive comb jellyfish species around Venice, which prey on native species and could pose a threat to humans, prompting Italian authorities to seek solutions.
Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.
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A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dump rubbish bags by the roadside in an attempt to outsmart anti-fly-tipping cameras, municipal police have said. The 'canine courier' was caught on newly installed surveillance footage, prompting officers to post the clip on the city’s official Facebook page with a pointed message: 'Inventiveness can never become an alibi for incivility.' The owner has since been identified and fined.
Illegal dumping is a chronic problem across Italy, particularly in the south. Authorities recorded more than 9,300 waste-related offences in 2023 – a 66% increase on the previous year – as councils increasingly turn to camera traps and smart monitoring systems to catch offenders in the act
Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police
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The European Court of Justice has ruled that Italian authorities can impose stricter conditions on tech giants like Meta for using news content from Italian media, particularly concerning AI-driven news dissemination.
Milanese prosecutors are investigating two Iranian individuals suspected of threatening their compatriots living in exile, a case that highlights the Iranian regime's pressure on dissidents in Europe.
Italian anti-mafia and financial police have announced the seizure of over 200 million euros linked to Matteo Messina Denaro, the deceased Sicilian Cosa Nostra boss, who had built a vast financial empire.
A mega-operation coordinated by EUROJUST, involving Albanian (SPAK) and Italian authorities, has dismantled a dangerous Franco-Italian and Albanian criminal network involved in mafia-style murders, drug trafficking, and money laundering, leading to 12 arrests and the laundering of 1 million euros in Tirana.
The "Sea-Watch 5" rescue vessel has arrived in Brindisi, Italy, following alleged gunfire from the Libyan coast guard. Italian authorities have initiated an investigation against the ship's captain.
After years of delays and political debate, Italian authorities have given the final "green light" to the ambitious 14.4 billion euro bridge project across the Strait of Messina.
Italian authorities, in cooperation with Polish officials, have dismantled a criminal group involved in luxury car trade fraud, with the vehicles ultimately being brought into Poland.
Italian authorities have successfully apprehended the individual responsible for robbing a jewelry store in Ljubljana. The arrest was made in Italy, bringing an end to the search for the perpetrator.
Italian authorities are investigating the causes of a fault in the Tal oil pipeline and damage to a power line in Tolmezzo, with officials denying any deliberate acts of sabotage.
Italian authorities are investigating five Bulgarian individuals involved in a scheme to import hazardous waste into Bulgaria and Greece, with an Italian company allegedly misclassifying waste to cut costs.
Italian authorities have seized properties, artworks, and financial assets worth 20 million euros in and around Florence, which were reportedly purchased with money stolen from the first James Bond girl.
A Russian gas tanker, loaded with large quantities of natural gas, is drifting without a crew between Malta and Italy, prompting Italian authorities to fear an environmental catastrophe.
Italian authorities have reported record seizures at ports and airports, confiscating a wide range of illegal goods including armaments, protected corals, illegal drugs, and counterfeit items.
Italian officials seized a truck carrying over 10 million detonators and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition, with transport documents indicating they were destined for Cyprus, prompting the Cypriot government to seek urgent clarification.
Italian authorities at the port of Ancona seized over 10 million detonators and 314,000 rounds of ammunition from a truck declared as 'various goods' that was preparing to board a passenger ferry to Cyprus.
Italian authorities have issued an antiterrorism alert focusing on sensitive US and Israeli cultural centers and diplomatic offices, though no specific threat to Italy has been identified.
Italian authorities have accused a man of training his dog to illegally dump his rubbish, with the City of Catania warning against using 'ingenuity' as an 'alibi for incivility'.