Stories from Italy

The expansion of the Port of Catania has been criticized for increasing the limit of heavy machinery without serious environmental impact assessments. Critics claim the decision to expand the port encroaches on natural areas without understanding the ecological consequences.

The court in Reggio Calabria confirmed the sentence removing Mimmo Lucano from his position as Mayor of Riace last Monday. The ruling upholds the decision regarding his removal from office. Judges of the Court of Appeal in Reggio Calabria have upheld the decision regarding the removal of the mayor of Riace. The court stated that the application of the Severino Law was correct in deciding the mayor's forfeiture of office. The specific technical details of the judicial proceeding were not fully elaborated. While a first-instance sentence was previously excluded in an appeal regarding abuse of power, the civil court has ruled that the mayor must vacate his position due to abuse of power.

Olympic gymnastics champion Angelina Melnikova will compete in the final of the Italian Club Championship. The event is scheduled to take place on May 16 in Bergamo. Melnikova stated her desire to continue competing at the club level.

The Foundation for Digital Sustainability has issued practical guidelines to improve public mood, following a Censis survey indicating 40 percent of Italians report negative sentiment.

Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), owned by billionaire Daniel Křetínský, and French company TotalEnergies have established a joint venture named TTEP. The venture will focus on flexible electricity generation in Italy.

An Italian reconnaissance drone, part of NATO, sent a distress signal while flying over the Black Sea. Flight data analysis indicates the drone originated from Sicily. The distress signal signifies a radio equipment failure. The drone has since turned around and is heading west.

The Dolomiti Super Ski consortium is preparing to issue refunds to skiers to resolve a dispute with the Italian Competition Authority. The antitrust regulator investigated alleged agreements to fix prices and restrict digital ticket sales between the 2022 and 2025 seasons.

A man has been detained after allegedly pointing a replica firearm that shoots plastic pellets at two people during a Liberation Day parade on April 25. The victims, identified as 66-year-old Nicola Fasciano and 62-year-old Rossana Gabrielli, sustained minor injuries.

A 52-year-old man faces charges of defrauding an incapacitated person in Grosseto. The suspect allegedly exploited an emotional bond to obtain unlimited power of attorney over the victim's bank accounts.

Police arrested a boy following an incident on April 25 during a Liberation Day parade. The suspect allegedly pointed a replica firearm that shoots plastic pellets at two individuals. Nicola Fasciano, 66, and Rossana Gabrielli, 62, sustained minor injuries.