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Josephine McKenna is an award-winning freelance journalist based in Rome. She is bilingual and covers the Vatican, national politics, the migration crisis, the Mafia and other issues for print, radio and TV. The Costa Concordia disaster, the election of Pope Francis and Berlusconi's 'bunga bunga' parties are among the stories she has covered for radio, print, TV and online media. www.josephinemckenna.com
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Amanda Knox’s return to Italy condemned as ‘untimely and inappropriate’ by Meredith Kercher’s family lawyer
Amanda Knox returned to Italy for the first time in eight years to speak at a 'trial by media' conference, sparking media attention and criticism from Meredith Kercher's family lawyer, Francesco Maresca, who called the visit 'untimely and inappropriate.' Knox, who was acquitted of Kercher's murder by Italy's Supreme Court, has faced intense scrutiny and has been accused of using her case for publicity. She has become a journalist and commentator, and a Netflix documentary has raised questions about her behavior. Rudy Guede remains the only person convicted of the murder, and Knox has been awarded compensation by Europe's top human rights court for inadequate legal representation during her initial questioning.
Venice canals get speed cameras after spate of accidents
Venice will install speed cameras along its canals to enforce speed limits following a series of serious accidents. The new measures, backed by local lawmakers, aim to improve safety and protect the city's delicate lagoon ecosystem. The initiative, which still requires final parliamentary approval, introduces the Barcavelox speed camera to monitor boat speeds. The announcement comes as Venice prepares for its annual Carnevale, highlighting the urgency of addressing boat traffic and safety concerns.
Giorgia Meloni named ‘Man of the Year’ by right-wing Italian newspaper
Italian right-wing newspaper Libero named Giorgia Meloni, the country's first female prime minister, as its 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. Critics, including political opponents and women's rights activists, accused the paper of gender insensitivity and Meloni of not adequately supporting women. The article, written by Mario Sechi, praised Meloni for overcoming gender barriers. Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano defended the title, while opposition figures like Elly Schlein and Elisabetta Piccolotti condemned it. Meloni has not commented on the article.
Giorgia Meloni named ‘Man of the Year’ by right-wing Italian newspaper
Italian right-wing newspaper Libero named the country's first female prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, as 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. The article, written by Mario Sechi, praised Meloni for overcoming gender barriers, but was met with criticism from political opponents and women's rights activists for perpetuating regressive gender roles. Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano defended the title, while figures like Elly Schlein and Elisabetta Piccolotti condemned it. Meloni, known for her stance on traditional family values, has not commented on the article.
Giorgia Meloni named ‘Man of the Year’ by right-wing Italian newspaper
An Italian right-wing newspaper, Libero, named Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister, as its 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. The article praised Meloni for breaking gender barriers and handling geopolitical challenges. However, political opponents and women's rights activists criticized the decision, accusing Meloni of not supporting women's rights. The culture minister defended the title, while Meloni has not commented.
Giorgia Meloni named ‘Man of the Year’ by right-wing Italian newspaper
An Italian right-wing newspaper, Libero, named Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. The article praised Meloni for breaking gender barriers and confronting significant challenges. However, political opponents and women's rights activists criticized the decision, accusing Meloni of not supporting women's rights. The article was written by Mario Sechi, who previously worked for Meloni. The decision was defended by Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano but criticized by figures like Elly Schlein and Elisabetta Piccolotti.
Giorgia Meloni named ‘Man of the Year’ by right-wing Italian newspaper
An Italian right-wing newspaper, Libero, named Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister, as 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. The article praised Meloni for her leadership and breaking gender norms, but faced backlash from political opponents and women's rights activists. Critics, including Elly Schlein and Elisabetta Piccolotti, argued the title undermines women's achievements. The culture minister defended the decision, while Meloni has not commented. The Meloni government is noted for its traditional family values and national identity policies.
Giorgia Meloni named ‘Man of the Year’ by right-wing Italian newspaper
An Italian right-wing newspaper, Libero, named Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister, as 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. The article praised Meloni for her strong leadership and breaking gender norms, but faced backlash from political opponents and women's rights activists. Critics, including Elly Schlein of the Democratic Party and Elisabetta Piccolotti of the Greens and Left Alliance, condemned the decision as regressive. The culture minister defended the title, highlighting Meloni's commitment to traditional values. Meloni has not commented on the article.
Giorgia Meloni named ‘Man of the Year’ by right-wing Italian newspaper
An Italian right-wing newspaper, Libero, named Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. The article praised Meloni for her strong leadership and breaking gender barriers, but faced backlash from political opponents and women's rights activists who accused her of not supporting women's issues. The decision was defended by the culture minister, while critics from the Democratic Party and Greens and Left Alliance condemned it as promoting male superiority.
Giorgia Meloni named ‘Man of the Year’ by Right-wing Italian newspaper
An Italian right-wing daily, Libero, named Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister, as its 'Man of the Year,' sparking controversy. The article, written by Mario Sechi, praised Meloni for her strong leadership and breaking gender barriers. However, political opponents and women's rights activists criticized the decision, accusing Meloni of not doing enough for women's rights. Elly Schlein and Elisabetta Piccolotti condemned the editorial choice, while culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano supported it. The Meloni government has focused on traditional family values, national identity, and cultural heritage.
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