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Stolen Matisse, Renoir, and Cézanne Paintings Recovered in Italy
CultureBBCNYTle-monde+40The GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkyle-uutisetruvtagesschauberlingskeder-spiegel+32 more2d ago43 sources

Stolen Matisse, Renoir, and Cézanne Paintings Recovered in Italy

Italian police have recovered three valuable paintings by Matisse, Renoir, and Cézanne, worth over $10 million, that were stolen from museums. The artworks were found during raids near Parma, Italy.

2.6 Tons of Cocaine Seized in Atlantic, Four Arrested
Worldle-figarobalkan-web21d ago2 sources

2.6 Tons of Cocaine Seized in Atlantic, Four Arrested

Italian police have announced the seizure of 2.6 tons of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean, with an estimated street value of 500 million euros. Four individuals, including one Albanian national, have been arrested in connection with the drug bust.

Protests and Violence Erupt in Bologna After Man Dies in Police Custody
PoliticsBBCwapoAl Jazeera+13nosDWder-standardFrance 24tvn24die-presseaktualne-czdelo+5 more26d ago16 sources

Protests and Violence Erupt in Bologna After Man Dies in Police Custody

Protests in Bologna, Italy, escalated into violence after a Moroccan man died while being restrained by police, resulting in dozens of injuries to officers and property damage. The incident has sparked outrage and debate over police conduct and a new law protecting officers.

Italian Police Seize $230 Million Empire of Deceased Mob Boss
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Italian Police Seize $230 Million Empire of Deceased Mob Boss

Italian police have uncovered and seized a vast $230 million business empire, including villas, cars, and cash, belonging to a recently deceased Mafia mob boss. The operation targeted assets accumulated through illicit activities by the organized crime figure.

Albanian and Italian Police Chiefs Discuss Enhanced Cooperation
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Albanian and Italian Police Chiefs Discuss Enhanced Cooperation

The General Director of the Albanian State Police, Skënder Hita, met with Lorenzo Bucossi, Director of the Italian Service for International Police Cooperation, to discuss strengthening their collaboration, which they described as a regional success model.

Italian Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Planning School Massacre
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Italian Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Planning School Massacre

Italian Carabinieri police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in Perugia who was allegedly planning a school massacre. Investigators believe the teenager was actively working to make weapons for the attack.

Italian Police Seize Illegal Cigarette Plant and 17 Tons of Contraband
Businessil-sole-24-ore5mo ago

Italian Police Seize Illegal Cigarette Plant and 17 Tons of Contraband

Italy's Guardia di Finanza has seized an illegal cigarette manufacturing plant and 17 tons of contraband cigarettes, preventing an estimated 3.5 million euros in evaded taxes for the state and the EU. The operation thwarted daily profits of around 700,000 euros from the illicit trade.

Trump Threatens Strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Complex
WorldfazFrance 24irozhlas+15la-repubblicaorftvn24de-volkskrantdigi24The Independentindex-hrn1-serbia+7 more26d ago18 sources

Trump Threatens Strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Complex

Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran's underground nuclear complex known as 'Pickaxe Mountain,' stating that a strike could come 'pretty soon.' This threat has prompted discussions and analyses regarding the site's significance and potential implications.

Italy Seizes Over €200 Million in Assets from Deceased Mafia Boss
PoliticsBBCAl Jazeerafaz+24aftonbladetle-figarosvenska-dagbladetder-standardtelextvn24el-mundodelfi-lt+16 more2mo ago27 sources

Italy Seizes Over €200 Million in Assets from Deceased Mafia Boss

Italian authorities have seized over €200 million in assets, including villas, cars, and cash, linked to the deceased Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. The operation also uncovered a money-laundering ring connected to the crime syndicate.

Italian Police Interrogate Family Members in Mother-Daughter Poisoning Case
Worldla-repubblica4mo ago

Italian Police Interrogate Family Members in Mother-Daughter Poisoning Case

Italian authorities are conducting further interrogations, including the father and daughter, in the mysterious poisoning case of a mother and daughter in Pietracatella. Prosecutors are concerned about potential evidence tampering as the investigation into the administration of the poison continues.

Italian Police Seize Thousands of Motorbikes Sold as E-Bikes
Businessil-sole-24-ore18d ago

Italian Police Seize Thousands of Motorbikes Sold as E-Bikes

Italian financial police have seized thousands of motorbikes that were illegally sold as electric bicycles across Italy, with an entrepreneur from Palermo under investigation. Authorities estimate that at least 6,885 vehicles, valued at approximately 5 million euros, have been imported since 2023.

Italian Police Dismantle Major Tax Fraud Network
Financeil-sole-24-ore24d ago

Italian Police Dismantle Major Tax Fraud Network

The Italian Guardia di Finanza, in an operation dubbed 'Tesori d’Oriente,' has dismantled a network of 32 shell companies involved in a large-scale tax fraud scheme in the Barletta-Andria-Trani area.

Police Union Silp Attended Protest, Demands Clarity
Politicsla-repubblica26d ago

Police Union Silp Attended Protest, Demands Clarity

Michele Caldarulo, secretary of the Italian Police Workers' Union (Silp) in Bologna, stated that the union was present at a presidio, emphasizing their non-ideological stance and desire for clarity to protect both citizens and law enforcement.

Italian Police Raid Luxury Brands Over Suspected Worker Exploitation
Businesshelsingin-sanomatnosaftonbladet+1SCMP1mo ago4 sources

Italian Police Raid Luxury Brands Over Suspected Worker Exploitation

Italian police have conducted raids on several luxury fashion brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, as part of an investigation into alleged exploitation of textile workers by their subcontractors. This marks another instance of authorities targeting the luxury sector over labor practices.

Italian Police Find Evidence in 'Sarajevo Safari' Case
Worldn1-serbiadanasklix-ba+1cdm-me2mo ago4 sources

Italian Police Find Evidence in 'Sarajevo Safari' Case

Italian police have reportedly found a silencer and a photograph linked to the 'Sarajevo Safari' case, an investigation into alleged war crimes during the Bosnian War. The discovery was reportedly aided by the testimony of a suspect's ex-wife.

Italian Police Arrest Eight in Chinese Underground Banking Probe
Businessil-sole-24-ore2mo ago

Italian Police Arrest Eight in Chinese Underground Banking Probe

An investigation dubbed 'Green River' by the Lodi Public Prosecutor's Office in Italy led to eight arrests and the seizure of 31 million euros, uncovering a system of 41 shell companies that allegedly generated false invoices and laundered over 200 million euros through underground banking to China.

Police Stop Mick Jagger's Film Wrap Party in Stromboli
CultureThe Guardianorfvg+5varietydanasiefimeridaANSAbillboard2mo ago8 sources

Police Stop Mick Jagger's Film Wrap Party in Stromboli

Italian police halted a film wrap party attended by Mick Jagger on the island of Stromboli due to noise complaints and a local music ban. Jagger is starring in Alice Rohrwacher's new English-language film, "Three Incestuous Sisters."

Italian Police Bust VIP Prostitution Ring
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Italian Police Bust VIP Prostitution Ring

Italian financial police, under the supervision of prosecutor Bruna Albertini, have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network that operated a luxury escort service for wealthy clients disguised as a

Italian Mafia Boss Roberto Mazzarella Arrested in Luxury Villa
PoliticsReutersBBCThe Guardian+33dr-dkyle-uutisetnosfazaftonbladetle-figaroSCMPorf+25 more4mo ago36 sources

Italian Mafia Boss Roberto Mazzarella Arrested in Luxury Villa

Roberto Mazzarella, a highly sought-after Neapolitan mafia boss accused of murder, has been arrested by Italian police in a luxury villa on the Amalfi Coast. He had been a fugitive since January 2025, with his capture reported by international media.

Ursula Andress Fraud Case: Millions Missing, Italian Police Seize Assets, Lead Points to Tuscany
FinanceAPThe GuardianThe Independent+5index-hrhotnewsstraits-times20-minutenANSA4mo ago8 sources

Ursula Andress Fraud Case: Millions Missing, Italian Police Seize Assets, Lead Points to Tuscany

Italian financial police have seized approximately 20 million euros in properties and assets from individuals suspected of defrauding Swiss actress Ursula Andress. Andress reported her former financial advisor in January, and a new lead in the ongoing investigation now points to Tuscany regarding the missing millions.

Italian Police Officer Arrested for Murder Sparks Political Row
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

Italian Police Officer Arrested for Murder Sparks Political Row

The arrest of an Italian police officer on suspicion of murder for fatally shooting a Moroccan man has ignited a political controversy, with the opposition accusing the Meloni government of a 'serious blunder' after it previously advocated for greater protection for officers using weapons in self-defense.