Stories from Milan · Italy

The Judge for Preliminary Investigations (GIP) office at the Milan court is forced to postpone all non-urgent activities for one and a half months. The delay is attributed to a shortage of workers, low salaries, and precarious employment conditions.

Italian hospitals cited by Minetti have denied treating the child for whom he requested a pardon from the Quirinale. Opposition members are calling for Justice Minister Nordio to report to parliament and resign.

The pardon was granted due to the health conditions of a small child Minetti had adopted. Minetti has denied the allegations of opacity in the process. The Milan court and the broader Lombardia justice system are experiencing a crisis due to a lack of personnel.

An Italian group is proposing free aid for victims of workplace fatalities. The proposal follows the death of security guard Pietro Zantonini at a Milan-Cortina construction site. Zantonini had reportedly been complaining about working conditions for months prior to his death.

Police are searching for a young man seen with a 22-year-old woman whose body was found at the bottom of an 80-meter cliff. The woman's parents reported her missing last Thursday.

A limited edition of Runway magazine has been released at a red newsstand in Piazza Giovi, Milan. The distribution is limited to 1,000 copies per day available from 13:00 to 21:00 until Sunday or until stocks are exhausted. Long queues have formed for the release, which the source compared to the lines seen at the Vatican Museums. The publication is written entirely in English. The source noted that the magazine is expected to become a rare and valuable collector's item following the launch of the film related to the brand.

Hospitals in Milan and Padova have denied claims made in a clemency request by a former politician close to Silvio Berlusconi. The request alleged that a child received medical treatment at San Raffaele in Milan and another facility in Padova. Hospital officials stated that these two visits never occurred. The denial was reported by Radio Capital Italy.

Italian authorities in Milan are considering activating Interpol to verify the authenticity of documents and information provided for President Mattarella's clemency act. Officials stated that international rogatory letters may be used if obstacles are encountered. The move aims to ensure the veracity of the information submitted. Brusa noted that international rogatory could be pursued if obstacles arise. The move follows developments regarding the clemency process. The Milan General Prosecutor's Office has launched an urgent, full-scale investigation through Interpol regarding the Minetti case following a letter from the Quirinale to the Ministry of Justice.

A new law regarding animal mistreatment has passed in Italy. The legislation, associated with Honorable Brambilla, aims to increase penalties for these specific crimes.

The CGL labor union stated that provisions regarding salaries and safety may have been removed from the latest draft of a government labor decree. The decree was expected to be approved during an afternoon council of ministers meeting. The union defended its certification of deficit figures against criticism from right-wing groups, noting that the Ministry collaborates on data production. The European Commission has stated it is impossible to unilaterally exit the stability pact. The decree was approved by the Council of Ministers in the afternoon. The Italian government's Council of Ministers is expected to release a labor decree this afternoon. The union's comments follow political criticism regarding the certification of deficit breaches. Parliament is currently holding hearings on the government's public finance document.