Stories from Italy

Eni has been fined 96,000 euros for publishing the personal data of Italian citizens online without adequate redaction. The individuals involved are part of a climate lawsuit against the energy group, including members of Greenpeace and ReCommon.

Natural gas imports from Algeria and Azerbaijan to Italy have increased by 42 percent despite higher costs. Italy remains dependent on these two countries for gas, oil, and coal simultaneously.

Salanja Oliver Farcas has resigned from his position as the Brazilian curator for the 61st Venice Biennale.

The Italian government has distanced itself from the decision by the Biennale to allow Russian artists to participate despite the war in Ukraine. The Italian Culture Minister announced the opening of the event while referring to the autonomy of the Biennale leadership.

Appellate courts in Italy are increasingly overturning sanctions imposed on NGO rescue vessels. Civil courts are demonstrating a trend of substantial censorship regarding these types of sanctions.

A jury reportedly refused to consider participants from Russia or Israel as eligible for national awards. Art historian and curator Roberto Pinto described the situation as becoming increasingly chaotic.

Italy's Minister of Culture, Giulio, announced he will not attend the Binari inauguration. The decision follows concerns regarding the participation of Russian and Israeli political figures.

Manifestants held demonstrations in several Italian cities including Naples, Rome, Florence, Turin, and Milan. The protesters demanded that the Italian government take a clear position against Israel. Demonstrators described themselves as the 'land crew' during the rallies. Matteo Lefons collected testimonies from participants during the marches. Protesters organized marches and gatherings to voice their demands, according to the report. Demonstrators called for peaceful measures to stop Israel. One manifestant told Matteo Lefons that more people must join the movement to put pressure on the Israeli government.

Five emergency room doctors are under investigation following a suspected premeditated double homicide. The prosecutor's office has opened a file against unknown persons regarding the motive and execution of the crime.

One person was killed at a restaurant in Bischeglie, northern Italy, on Thursday evening. The specific dynamics of the incident remain unclear. The source reported the death occurred this evening. Angelo Pizzi, a restaurant manager, was killed by at least 15 gunshots fired by two individuals wearing hoods. The source stated the intended target was likely the owner of the establishment. A judge has ordered a murder investigation involving aggravated injuries and premeditation regarding the death of Roberto Ciuti. Ciuti, a 62-year-old waiter, was reportedly killed by mistake in Bischeglie, Puglia. The suspect has reportedly retracted statements regarding affiliation with the Ebaica Brigade.