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Spying for China: EU Parliament suspends employee of AfD man Krah: An employee of AfD MEP Maximilian Krah is alleged to have passed on internal EU Parliament ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/maximilian-krah-eu-parlament-suspendiert-mitarbeiter-von-afd-mann-spion-fuer-china-a-49cfdaa6-eaa3-4c8a-b0ca-279309ed9af1
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/youre-never-too-busy-for-your-banker-how-italys-ndrangheta-mafia-allegedly-infiltrated-canadian-banks
Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Italian judge throws out case against migrant NGOs after seven years: An Italian judge on Friday cleared three migrant sea rescue charities that had been accused ...
reuters.com/world/europe/italian-judge-throws-out-case-against-migrant-ngos-after-seven-years-2024-04-19/
Alleged Italian Mobsters Grew Powerful in Toronto. Experts Say Canadian Law Can’t Stop Them. - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/alleged-italian-mobsters-grew-powerful-in-toronto-experts-say-canadian-law-cant-stop-them
Quick Glance: Italian Mobsters Thrive in Toronto Despite Canadian Law
- Vincenzo Muià traveled to Toronto to meet with Angelo Figliomeni, accused by Canadian police of leading a powerful 'Ndrangheta faction.
- Challenges in Canadian law hinder prosecution of organized crime groups, experts highlight.
- Figliomeni, convicted of weapons charges in Italy, remains safe in Canada due to lack of extradition grounds for 'mafia association.'
- Figliomeni's 'Ndrangheta faction in Toronto influences events in Italy, an unprecedented situation according to Italian authorities.
Italy's state museums free for Liberation Day on 25 April: Festa della Liberazione is a public holiday in Italy.
Italy will open its state museums and ...
wantedinrome.com/news/italy-state-museums-free-for-liberation-day-on-25-april.html
How easy is it to get Italy's new digital nomad visa?: The launch of Italy's digital nomad visa has sparked excitement among remote workers around the world ...
thelocal.it/20240423/how-easy-is-it-to-get-italys-new-digital-nomad-visa
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday: Rome hotel evacuated due to toxic fumes, Meloni asked to clarify stance on fascism ...
thelocal.it/20240424/today-in-italy-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-16
Several states in the US are experiencing a 911 outage, including South Dakota, Nevada and parts of Nebraska, according to officials 911 outage reported across multiple US states, officials say | Reuters
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
Pensioner fished garbage from Lake Garda and now has to pay a fine for it: For three decades, Enzo Fattori removed tons of trash from the lake and removed it ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000216672/pensionist-muss-fuer-private-initiative-zur-muellbeseitigung-am-gardasee-strafe-zahlen
Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets in tennis comeback at Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court Tuesday in blistering fashion ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/rafael-nadal-barcelona-open-tennis-intl-spt/
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
Woman who ‘got Sassa grants while her firm scored R88m SAPS tenders’ to return to court in July
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-18-woman-who-got-sassa-grants-while-her-firm-scored-r88m-saps-tenders-to-return-to-court-in-july/
Quick Glance: Fraud Charges and Sassa Payments Linked to SAPS Tenders
- The trial involving Sarathamoney Devi Sigamoney, 67, who is accused of violating the Social Assistance Act, perjury, fraud, and theft, was delayed at the Pretoria North Regional Court.
- Allegations suggest Sigamoney was apprehended for accepting social grant funds while overseeing a company that secured millions in SAPS tenders.
- To address the accusations against Sigamoney, the State summoned five witnesses from the SAPS and South African Social Security Agency (Sassa).
- The court postponed the proceedings to July 29 for State-led cross-examination. Furthermore, the court rejected their petition under section 174 to dismiss the case.
Tunisian coast guard retrieves bodies of 19 migrants: TUNIS, April 23 : The Tunisian coast guard has retrieved the bodies of 19 migrants who were trying to reach ...
arab.news/9fvay
Matteo Salvini can't do anything anymore: The star of the right-wing populist is sinking. His favorite project, the bridge to Sicily, is stalling ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/profil-salvini-bruecke-italien-1.6560592
Who is Amanda Knox and why is she facing a slander trial?: Amanda Knox is again defending herself in an Italian court in a slander case that has the potential to ...
apnews.com/article/knox-slander-kercher-murder-italy-9126ed967b76ba57221e86eafcdc1932
Quick Glance: Amanda Knox Faces New Slander Trial in Italy
- The upcoming trial in Italy could remove the last legal stain against Amanda Knox, following her acquittal from the murder charge of her British roommate by Italy's highest court eight years ago.
- Knox has built a life in the US, working as an advocate, writer, podcaster, and producer, while advocating for criminal justice reform.
- Despite the 2015 definitive ruling by Italy's Cassation Court clearing Knox of guilt, doubts about her role linger, especially within Italy.
- In her upcoming trial, Knox is expected to testify, although her lawyer mentioned she will not be present in court on the opening day.
The astronaut that lands on the moon with NASA in 2026 will not be French, German or Italian.
Geopolitics explains why.
🔗 How Japan beat Europe to become America’s BFF on the moon – POLITICO
Family of missing Mississippi man found dead suspects foul play in his disappearance
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-missing-mississippi-man-found-dead-seek-answers-disappearance-d-rcna148482
At least 20 environmental protesters arrested at Massachusetts airport, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/massachusetts-hanscom-airport-protest/
Italian court drops trafficking charges against crew members of migrant rescue ships
france24.com/en/europe/20240419-italian-court-drops-trafficking-charges-against-crew-members-of-migrant-rescue-ships
Americans in Italy: Applying for the digital nomad visa and working remotely from Italy
thelocal.it/20240415/americans-in-italy-applying-for-the-digital-nomad-visa-and-working-remotely-from-italy
Appeals court keeps alive challenge to Pittsburgh's efforts to remove Columbus statue
apnews.com/article/columbus-statue-pittsburgh-2ccdbe6e2ff33fbe2dd287e1851c9cb6
Italy's top court clarifies fascist salute ruling: Cassation court clarifies reports about fascist salute after January ruling.
Italy's top court on ...
wantedinrome.com/news/italys-top-court-clarifies-fascist-salute-ruling.html
Italy looks into claims of Ryanair breach of anti-competition rules: The Italian competition regulator is looking into allegations that the Irish airline abused ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/15/italy-looks-into-claims-of-ryanair-breach-of-anti-competition-rules
Court ruling: Juventus Turin must pay almost ten million euros to Cristiano Ronaldo
welt.de/sport/fussball/article251084628/Gerichtsurteil-Juventus-Turin-muss-fast-zehn-Millionen-Euro-an-Cristiano-Ronaldo-zahlen.html
Quick Glance: Ronaldo to Receive 9.7m Euros from Juventus for Unpaid Salary
- Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive 9.7 million euros (J$1.58 billion) from Juventus for unpaid wages from the 2020-21 season, as announced by the Italian courts on Wednesday.
- The arbitration panel, to which Ronaldo appealed, has instructed Juventus Turin to pay the sum of 9,774,166.66 euros, in addition to interest and procedural costs, as detailed in its decision.
- This amount reflects the variance between Ronaldo's actual received salary and the one he should have received after tax and other deductions.
- When contacted by AFP, Juventus refused to provide a comment but mentioned that a statement would be released 'shortly'.
Arab League welcomes report on UNRWA neutrality - War on Gaza - War on Gaza: Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul-Gheit hailed on Wednesday the ...
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/58/1262/522503/War-on-Gaza/War-on-Gaza/Arab-League-welcomes-report-on-UNRWA-neutrality-.aspx
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Paintings from Singapore’s national collection shown at Venice Biennale’s main exhibition for the first time
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-venice-biennale-2024-robert-zhao-renhui-national-gallery-388606
Italy to allocate €45 million for emergency restoration work on UNESCO sites in Odesa - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/16/italy-to-allocate-e45-million-for-emergency-restoration-work-on-unesco-sites-in-odesa/
BGH ruling: Amazon's outstanding cross-market significance confirmed: The Federal Cartel Office sees great power in Amazon and has placed the group under ...
heise.de/news/BGH-bestaetigt-Amazons-ueberragende-marktuebergreifende-Bedeutung-9696277.html
Marconi's Shame — Why Italy Has Forgotten The Iconic Founder Of Wireless Communications
worldcrunch.com/tech-science/guglielmo-marconi-wireless-inventor
LA Times ‘Trapped in a Mess’ as Owner Patrick Soon-Shiong Pulls More Newsroom Strings | Exclusive
thewrap.com/los-angeles-times-staff-upset-patrick-soon-shiong/
Eleven arrests in raid against Nigerian mafia: Seized evidence after a raid lies on a table at the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office on Wednesday.
abendblatt.de/hamburg/article242170974/Elf-Festnahmen-bei-Razzia-gegen-nigerianische-Mafia.html
Armenia and Italy discuss military cooperation: YEREVAN, APRIL 26, ARMENPRESS. A delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia ...
armenpress.am/eng/news/1135779.html
Gladbach: The search for “the third defender”: Defensive problems at Borussia Mönchengladbach before the home game against Union Berlin ...
kicker.de/chiarodia-scally-und-die-suche-nach-dem-dritten-mann-1018569/artikel
Bureaucracy madness? Eggstätt has to pay a fine of 23,000 euros for rain: Eggstätt has to pay a fine of 23,000 euros because the rain over the municipal area ...
ovb-online.de/rosenheim/chiemgau/ro-ch-gem/buerokratie-wahnsinn-eggstaett-muss-23-000-euro-bussgeld-fuer-regen-bezahlen-93031618.html
Donatella Di Cesare: "In the meantime I would speak of an Orbánization of Italy": Intellectuals like Donatella Di Cesare are being sued by post-fascist members ...
zeit.de/kultur/2024-04/donatella-di-cesare-italien-klage-francesco-lollobrigida-zensur
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Italy Demands Return Of Stolen Roman-era Copy Of Greek Statue From US Museum: According to Associated Press, the dispute began in March 2022 when an Italian ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/25/italy-demands-return-of-stolen-roman-era-copy-of-greek-statue-from-us-museum/
Uvalde City Council tries to move on from Robb Elementary shooting: The council accepted a consultant's finding that Uvalde police obeyed policy in responding to ...
expressnews.com/news/article/uvalde-mass-shooting-prado-report-robb-elementary-19420289.php
Foreign Office warns UK tourists visiting Italy of four documents needed: British holidaymakers should come prepared for additional checks at border control
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/foreign-office-warns-uk-tourists-29052187
Rachel Lodice, of Jericho, pleads not guilty in fatal Massapequa crash, fleeing in stolen public safety car
newsday.com/long-island/crime/tobay-crash-fatal-sunrise-manslaughter-dwi-b4kgmyl1
"We assume that the majority of drug drivers remain undetected": VIENNA. According to the Board of Trustees for Road Safety, a “mobile testing laboratory” would ...
nachrichten.at/panorama/chronik/wir-gehen-davon-aus-dass-der-grossteil-der-drogenlenker-unentdeckt-bleibt;art58,3943055
Texas Clear Alert issued for missing 50-year-old Weatherford woman: Weatherford police are looking for Steffanie Drake, 50. Her family hasn’t been able to locate ...
star-telegram.com/news/local/article287979140.html
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Essen Regional Court: This is what the prosecution demands for Wittinger drug courier
waz-online.de/lokales/gifhorn-lk/wesendorf/landgericht-essen-das-fordert-die-anklage-fuer-wittinger-drogenkurier-2ZRYM7BMJVHX3PPVGNL4LVGFQA.html
Milan’s Istituto Marangoni to open campus in Riyadh: RIYADH: Milan-based Istituto Marangoni, in collaboration with the Saudi Fashion Commission ...
arabnews.com/node/2498396/lifestyle
Elena Rybakina outlasts in-form Jasmine Paolini to reach Stuttgart semifinals: Rybakina withstood a late surge from the reigning Dubai champion to enjoy her best ...
tennis.com/news/articles/elena-rybakina-outlasts-in-form-jasmine-paolini-to-reach-stuttgart-semifinals
Arab League chief praises UN Special Rapporteur Albanese for stand on Palestine: CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and UN Special Rapporteur ...
arabnews.com/node/2497326/middle-east
Special feature in the Italian EU election campaign: the parties and their logos: The deadline has passed for the parties to deposit their logos with the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/23/besonderheit-im-italienischen-eu-wahlkampf-die-parteien-und-ihre-logos
REVEALED: How Switzerland's native-English speakers are growing in number: Some Swiss cities have higher concentrations of foreign residents than others ...
thelocal.ch/20240423/revealed-how-switzerlands-native-english-speakers-are-growing-in-number
Egypt, Italy to partner on AI centre in Cairo serving Africa
Read more: Egypt, Italy to partner on AI centre in Cairo serving Africa - Dailynewsegypt
Turkish contemporary art spotlighted at Venice Biennale preview: Turkish contemporary art shines at the Venice Biennale as the Istanbul Foundation for Culture ...
dailysabah.com/arts/turkish-contemporary-art-spotlighted-at-venice-biennale-preview/news
Virtus Francavilla-Juve Stabia, Pagliuca's squad #ForzaJuveStabia Virtus Francavilla-Juve Stabia, Pagliuca's squad - SS Juve Stabia
City awaits guidance on arresting undocumented immigrants: Local law enforcement agencies are waiting for guidance on a new law allowing local police to arrest ...
stormlake.com/articles/city-awaits-guidance-on-arresting-undocumented-immigrants/
Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return: The former world No. 1 was making her first appearance on clay since the 2022 French Open.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/tennis/naomi-osaka-no-excuses/
Climate protesters arrested for blocking Boston-area airport: About 40 members of Extinction Rebellion from Massachusetts and Vermont on Saturday protested plans ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/20/metro/hanscom-airfield-climate-protest-arrests/
Italian police arrests ‘most wanted’ US fugitive in St Peter’s Square: St Peter's Square was busy with pilgrims and tourists as Pope Francis was holding a ...
rappler.com/world/global-affairs/italian-police-arrests-most-wanted-united-states-fugitive-st-peters-square/
Early celebrations commence across Türkiye to mark Children's Day: Every year on April 23, Türkiye celebrates its National Sovereignty and Children’s Day ...
dailysabah.com/turkiye/early-celebrations-commence-across-turkiye-to-mark-childrens-day/news
Saudi Culture Minister concludes productive visit to Italy: Saudi Culture Minister concludes productive visit to Italy
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642230
EU Capital Markets Union: The more concrete the more difficult: Former Italian Prime Minister Letta presents a catalog of proposals. But when it comes to the ...
faz.net/aktuell/finanzen/finanzmarkt/eu-kapitalmarktunion-je-konkreter-desto-schwieriger-19660415.html
Italian Embassy celebrates blossoming ties with Saudi Arabia on first ‘Made in Italy Day’
arabnews.com/node/2495456/saudi-arabia
Highgate XR protest for Trudi Warner at Wood Green Crown Court: A group of people held a protest outside Wood Green Crown Court to defend the rights of juries to ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/24258103.highgate-xr-protest-trudi-warner-wood-green-crown-court/
After seven years: proceedings against sea rescuers discontinued: In 2017, the Italian authorities seized the “Iuventa” on the Mediterranean ...
abendblatt.de/hamburg/article242137420/Nach-sieben-Jahren-Verfahren-gegen-Seenotretter-eingestellt.html
Can Stefanos Tsitsipas dominate the clay-swing 2024?: The Greek appears in good form, fit this surface and, perhaps, fresher than his opponents
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Editors_Thoughts/143987/can-stefanos-tsitsipas-dominate-the-clayswing-2024/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
Bangladesh joins the prestigious Venice Int'l Art Biennale: The central theme of this year's biennale is 'Foreigners Everywhere', providing a platform for global ...
thedailystar.net/entertainment/theatre-arts/news/bangladesh-joins-the-prestigious-venice-intl-art-biennale-3591346
After seven years, the sea rescue trial involving the German ship “Iuventa” in Trapani, Sicily, has come to an end with the discontinuation of the proceedings ... Show more
Historic verdict in Italy: proceedings against “Iuventa” sea rescuers discontinued
Historic verdict in Italy: proceedings against “Iuventa” sea rescuers discontinued
European elections: This is what the FDP says about craft policy issues: Before the ►► European elections, various parties are answering questions on ►► craft ...
handwerksblatt.de/themen-specials/europawahl-das-fordert-das-handwerk-und-das-planen-die-parteien/europawahl-das-sagt-die-fdp-zu-handwerkspolitischen-themen
Arab League chief voices Gaza fears in talks with UN official: CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has told a senior UN official that he fears ...
arabnews.com/node/2495321/middle-east
With @repubblica and @TorontoStar , reporters obtained court records not previously made public from what became known as Project Sindacato — and scoured court documents in ... Show more
Fight against cloudy drinking water: Is the water management office letting polling down?
ovb-online.de/muehldorf/muehldorf/braunes-trinkwasser-wasserwirtschaftsamt-laesst-polling-haengen-93015717.html
Did 'Anarchists' bomb Milwaukee police station in 1917? World premiere play hashes it out
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/arts/2024/04/17/chamber-theatre-asks-did-anarchists-bomb-milwaukee-police-station/73300632007/
IMF maintains Korea's 2024 economic growth outlook at 2.3% : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) kept its outlook for Korea's economic growth this year ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/126_372844.html
I M Design: Inter protagonist at the Fuorisalone: Widespread participation for Inter in the most iconic week in Milan, with collaborations ...
inter.it/it/news/inter-fuorisalone-milano-design-week-2024
Statue of God Apollo Unearthed at Ancient Etruscan and Roman Baths: Archaeologists discovered a statue of Greek Apollo "Lizard-Slayer" at the ancient Etruscan ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/15/statue-apollo-ancient-etruscan-roman-baths/
Azerbaijan looks to Italy for political backing in Karabakh peace process: Italy prioritizes economics over rights abuses.
eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-looks-to-italy-for-political-backing-in-karabakh-peace-process
What to know about the latest trial involving Amanda Knox: FLORENCE, Italy — Amanda Knox is again defending herself in an Italian court in a slander case that ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/14/what-to-know-about-the-latest-trial-involving-amanda-knox/
Alabama A&M beefing up campus security procedures after two on-campus shootings: Last year, a $600,000 investment in campus safety and accountability brought ...
al.com/news/huntsville/2024/04/alabama-am-beefing-up-campus-security-procedures-after-two-on-campus-shootings.html
European cinemas focus: Italy’s exhibitor association CEO on the country’s cinema landscape
screendaily.com/features/european-cinemas-focus-italys-exhibitor-association-ceo-on-the-countrys-cinema-landscape/5192214.article
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