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Death of Moroccan man under police restraint sparks outcry across Italy
Video of Bologna detention draws international comparisons and demands for investigation into police conduct
The death of a Moroccan resident of Italy as he was detained by police in Bologna has prompted comparisons to high-profile police deaths abroad and triggered formal investigations.
Adriana Sole · NATIONAL
Violent hailstorms batter Piemonte as Alpine region faces intensifying extreme weather
Northern Italy's storm pattern outpaces global climate trends; researchers warn of accelerating frequency
Violent hailstorms swept northern Italy over the weekend, injuring residents and forcing event cancellations, as researchers report that the Alpine region is experiencing intensifying severe weather faster than anywhere else globally.
Lorenzo Ferraris · SCIENCE
Japanese beetle swarms threaten Valle d'Aosta's orchards and vines
Invasive pest from Asia devastates high-altitude fruit crops as farmers seek containment
The iridescent Japanese beetle, a century-old pest in North America, has arrived in the Alps and is now stripping leaves from vineyards and orchards across the Valle d'Aosta.
Camille Bréan · REGIONAL
Online forms targeting Israeli citizens and Italian Jews stir diaspora concerns
Milan Jewish community leaders condemn mapping campaign as authorities investigate antisemitic harassment
Jewish community leaders in Italy have condemned online forms asking people to report the locations of Israeli citizens and Italian Jews in tourist areas, signalling rising diaspora security concerns.
Adriana Sole · NATIONAL
Regional dispatches
Japanese beetle spreads south from Alps, threatening Emilia's crops
The invasive pest, detected in Valle d'Aosta in July, poses risk to the region's fruit and vine production as it advances through northern Italy.
Japanese beetles, an invasive species first detected in Italy's Alpine valleys, are advancing southward toward Emilia-Romagna's productive agricultural heartland, threatening vineyards and orchards across the Po Plain.
Giulia Benati
Stellantis reshapes North American leadership as earnings bolster investor confidence
Record 2025 profits and cash generation fuel brand restructuring, but dealership values lag amid sales weakness
Stellantis has promoted two industry veterans to lead its Ram and Jeep brands as the Italian-American automaker leans on strong 2025 earnings to navigate a challenging North American market.
Lorenzo Ferraris
La Perla taps Gucci veteran as Milan luxury house pivots
Alessio Vannetti's appointment signals fresh strategy for historic lingerie brand after bankruptcy rescue
La Perla Atelier has appointed former Gucci executive Alessio Vannetti as chief executive, advancing the Italian lingerie house's recovery following its acquisition out of bankruptcy last year.
Beatrice Comolli
Japanese beetle ravages Lombardy orchards as pest spreads north
Popillia japonica threatens wine and fruit production across northern Italy's agricultural heartland
The Japanese beetle, a pest established in North America for over a century, is now swarming through Lombardy's vineyards and orchards, leaving latticed leaf damage that weakens plants and cuts yields.
Beatrice Comolli
Death of Moroccan man during police restraint in Bologna sparks national outcry
Video of Abderrahim Fakir's final moments has prompted comparisons to George Floyd case and demands for investigation from Italy's opposition.
The death of a Moroccan resident of Bologna while being restrained by Italian police has triggered widespread protests and calls for accountability across Italy.
Giulia Benati
Death under police restraint in Bologna sparks outcry across Italy
International press draws comparisons to George Floyd as video of Moroccan resident's final moments prompts formal investigation and demands for accountability
The death of a Moroccan resident of Italy while being restrained by police in Bologna has set off anger across the country and prompted calls for a formal investigation.
Niccolò Mariani
Central Italy braces as heatwave breaks and severe storms sweep inland regions
Violent hail and flooding threaten Umbrian towns as researchers warn of intensifying extreme weather patterns across the Mediterranean interior
Northern and central Italy face a shift from scorching heat to violent storms this week, with researchers noting that the region is experiencing climate extremes faster than anywhere else in the world.
Niccolò Mariani
Death of Moroccan man under police restraint sparks outcry across Italy
Video of detention in Bologna triggers comparisons to George Floyd case and demands for investigation
The death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan resident of Italy, while being restrained by police in Bologna has ignited protests and formal investigations, with international media drawing parallels to high-profile police deaths elsewhere.
Elena Marcheggiani
Death of Moroccan man under police restraint sparks outcry across Italy
Video of Bologna detention prompts formal investigation and comparisons to George Floyd death in the United States
The death of a Moroccan resident of Italy as he was detained by police in Bologna has triggered nationwide anger, a formal investigation, and calls for accountability from human rights campaigners and opposition parties.
Davide Ruspoli
Death in police custody sparks outcry across Italy
Moroccan resident dies during detention in Bologna; foreign press draws parallels to George Floyd as migrant communities brace for fallout
A Moroccan man's death while being restrained by Italian police has triggered national outcry and formal investigation, with international coverage linking the incident to systemic concerns about migrant treatment.
Antonio Petrella
Japanese beetle advances through Alpine vineyards and orchards
The invasive pest threatens Trentino-Alto Adige's apple and wine economy as it spreads north from Valle d'Aosta.
Japanese beetles are advancing through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, with the pest now confirmed in Valle d'Aosta and threatening the region's agricultural heartland.
Klara Hofer
Police restraint death sparks outcry across Italy
Moroccan resident dies in Bologna detention as video fuels comparisons to Floyd case; human rights groups demand answers
A Moroccan-born man died while detained by Italian police in Bologna, with video evidence prompting nationwide anger and comparisons to police killings in the United States.
Francesca Lazzari
Death in police custody in Bologna sparks outcry across Italy
Video of Moroccan resident dying while restrained prompts investigation and comparisons to George Floyd case
The death of a Moroccan-born man as he was detained by Bologna police has triggered anger across Italy and a formal investigation.
Saverio Gallo
Japanese beetle invasion threatens Italy's vineyards and orchards
Pest advances through northern regions as farmers face new pressure on already vulnerable crops
The Japanese beetle, an invasive species, is spreading through northern Italy's agricultural heartland, threatening vineyards and fruit orchards.
Saverio Gallo
Death in police custody sparks outcry across Italy
Moroccan man's death while restrained by Bologna police draws comparisons to George Floyd case and demands for investigation
The death of a Moroccan resident of Italy as he was detained by police in Bologna has triggered nationwide anger, formal investigation and comparisons to high-profile police killings abroad.
Gavino Sanna
Mediterranean hailstorms intensify faster than anywhere on Earth
Northern Italy battered by violent hail as researchers warn of accelerating climate pattern unique to the region
Violent hailstorms swept northern Italy over the weekend, injuring people and cancelling events, part of a climate intensification pattern that scientists say is accelerating faster in the Mediterranean than anywhere else globally.
Gavino Sanna
Venice Critics' Week unveils experimental 2026 selection
Italian coming-of-age musical joins AI-assisted essay and Tunisian sci-fi in festival sidebar
Venice Critics' Week, the sidebar of the Venice International Film Festival, has announced its 2026 lineup featuring works from Colombia, Tunisia and Italy.
Eleonora Vanzetti
Japanese beetle spreads through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards
Invasive pest documented in Alps as growers across fruit-growing regions brace for crop damage
The Japanese beetle has been advancing through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, according to AP News, with the pest documented in Valle d'Aosta since at least early July, threatening the region's apple, pear and stone-fruit production.
Elena Marcheggiani
Japanese beetle detected in northern Italy's Alpine vineyards, raising concerns for southern agriculture
The invasive pest, first detected in Valle d'Aosta, has established itself in northern regions and could pose a threat to southern crops if it continues to spread.
An invasive beetle species has been detected in northern Italy's vineyards, according to AP News, raising concerns about potential future spread to southern agricultural regions.
Pietro Lasorsa
Olive oil market enters stable phase as Spain tightens global grip
Deoleo signals end to volatility; favorable rainfall promises solid yields across major producers, but Puglia faces intensifying competition
The world's largest olive oil company says unprecedented market volatility has given way to stability, with Spain's favorable rainfall paving the way for a solid global harvest—a shift that will test Puglia's ability to compete.
Francesca Lazzari
U.S. Ambassador's superyacht draws hundreds to Venice streets
Billionaire envoy's 'Coastal Diplomacy' tour sparks clash with police as lagoon residents protest American power display
Several hundred protesters marched through Venice on Friday against the arrival of U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's 384-foot superyacht, briefly clashing with riot police as they neared the vessel docked in the lagoon.
Tommaso Veronese
Violent hail sweeps northern Italy as severe storms intensify
Veneto and surrounding regions battered by increasingly frequent extreme weather as researchers warn of accelerating climate impact
Violent hailstorms swept northern Italy over the weekend, causing injuries and cancellations across the region as researchers document an acceleration of severe weather patterns faster than anywhere else on Earth.
Tommaso Veronese
Sestri Levante emerges as family-friendly Riviera alternative
As Portofino and Capri strain under overtourism, a quieter peninsula town near Cinque Terre attracts European families seeking accessible prices and sandy beaches
Forbes reports that Sestri Levante, a peninsula town on the Ligurian coast near Portofino and Cinque Terre, is drawing European families seeking the mystique of Italy's dolce vita without the crowds and premium pricing of more famous resorts.
Marina Doria
Japanese beetle documented in northern Italy's vineyards and orchards
The invasive pest, native to Asia and long established in North America, has been advancing through Italy's Alpine regions, frustrating farmers
An invasive beetle species has been documented in northern Italy's Valle d'Aosta region, where it has been feeding on grapevines and fruit crops, according to reporting by the Associated Press and the Sun Chronicle.
Costanza Bardi
Opinion
When the world watches: Italy and the burden of visibility
The death of Abderrahim Fakir in Bologna has drawn international scrutiny. Italy must reckon with what that scrutiny means for accountability.
Editorial Board
The Alps in July: Italy's climate reckoning accelerates
Violent hailstorms are battering northern Italy with increasing frequency. Researchers say the region is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth.
Editorial Board