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Italian Court Rejects Proposal to Detain Migrants in Albania

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Rome, Italy – In a significant legal decision, Italian judges have rejected a controversial proposal that sought to detain migrants in Albania as a measure to manage the relentless influx of people primarily from North Africa and the Middle East. This measure was part of broader efforts to curb illegal immigration and relieve the persistent pressure on Italy’s southern borders. The Italian judiciary emphasized the need to respect international and European Union laws regarding the treatment of migrants. This ruling is considered a testament to the judiciary’s commitment to human rights, coming at a time … Read more

Italian Legal and Economic Experts Advocate for Cultural Shifts to Tackle Climate Change

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MILAN, ITALY — Francesco Rotondi, a prominent Italian labor lawyer and founding partner of Milan-based LabLaw, along with economist Vito Rotondi, has emphasized the importance of cultural initiatives in addressing climate change through labor practices. In a recent statement, they argued that regulatory or punitive measures alone are insufficient to integrate labor fully into actions aimed at mitigating environmental damage. The Rotondis believe that the intersection of labor with cultural, legal, economic, and scientific factors is crucial. They pointed out that social, institutional, and technological transformations are compelling societies, democracies, and economies to adopt new … Read more

Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, Descendant of Italian Dynasty Tainted by Fascism, Passes Away at 86

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ROME, Italy – Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, the son of Italy’s last king and a descendant of a dynasty tarnished by its collaboration with fascism, passed away in Switzerland at the age of 86. His lawyer, Sergio Orlandi, confirmed the royal’s death. Born on February 12, 1937, in Naples, Vittorio Emanuele assumed leadership of the Italian royal family, which had ruled over a unified Italy from 1861 to 1945. His father, Umberto II, briefly held the throne in 1946. However, at the young age of nine, Vittorio Emanuele was forced to leave Italy along … Read more