Italy has passed one of the strictest laws against international surrogacy in the Western world. The new legislation, which critics argue primarily targets same-sex couples, criminalises Italians who seek surrogacy services abroad. Those found guilty face severe penalties, including jail time and hefty fines. This move by Italy’s government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, […]
The Italian government’s shock decision to quarantine a quarter of its population with a bevy of drastic new restrictions to slow coronavirus contagion threw the country’s north into chaos Sunday (March 8). Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte signed a decree early Sunday morning, while most of the nation slept, enacting quarantine measures that will affect […]
ITALY: Rescuers in the north-western Italian city of Genoa continue to search for possible survivors after the dramatic collapse of a motorway bridge, reports the BBC. Police say at least 26 people were killed and 15 badly hurt, when dozens of vehicles fell 45m (148ft). (August 14) Reports say cries can be heard from people […]
