Stefano Cucchi, killed by police and drug prohibitionism On June 5th, after four years, sentencing in the Cucchi case has finally taken place. The court gave…
Death of Franca Rame, actor and political activist The funeral of actor, communist and feminist activist Franca Rame was held in Milan on the morning of Friday 31st May 2013. She died aged 84.
Police repression in Bologna (Video) As the promoters of the municipal referendum on public schools were celebrating their victory, violent clashes took place between students and…
Death of Don Gallo: communist priest who fought for rights for all Yesterday, in his own city of Genoa, Father Andrea Gallo died at the age of 84. A “street priest”,…
Victory – albeit limited – at San Raffaele hospital After months of difficult struggle – in which workers blocked major roads, occupied rooftops and fought with police – an agreement has been…
New Italians, Old Racists: the Current Italian Debate on Citizenship Laws A country at the crossroads
Berlusconi calls for supporters, attracts thousands of protesters instead Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi called for an unusual rally against the judiciary system on…
Pope embraces the No Choice March in Rome Pro-life supporters march in Rome on Mother's Day (March 12); meanwhile a hundred of left-wing activist also rallied to remember Giorgiana Masi,…
Not Jolly: Genoa dock workers protest after the disaster Two workers are still missing and seven were found dead at the Port of Genoa, after the Jolly Nero,…
Strikes and scuffles in Milan to defend public healthcare Health workers across the Lombardia region took part in a 24-hour strike on Wednesday 8th May, as…