Genoa
Coverage of Genoa in the Nexus archive.
- EU court clears path for man seeking DNA test on buried father
An EU court ruled that France must comply with an Italian court's order to exhume a body for DNA testing to establish parentage. The case involves a man seeking recognition as the biological son of a deceased man buried in France, highlighting cross-border legal cooperation and the right to know one's genetic origins.
- Italy: Ex-highway head sentenced to 12 years for deadly bridge collapse
The Morandi bridge in Genoa collapsed in 2018, killing 43 people. The court found the former Italian highway CEO guilty of neglecting maintenance and sentenced him to 12 years in prison.
- Ex-CEO of Italian highway operator and 31 others convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
An Italian court convicted the former CEO of highway operator Autostrade per l'Italia and 31 others for the 2018 Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43 people. Sentences ranged from 1 year and 11 months to 12 years, with the CEO receiving the highest sentence. The collapse exposed infrastructure maintenance failures.
- Italian court begins delivering verdicts for 57 defendants charged in deadly Genoa bridge collapse
An Italian court has begun delivering verdicts for 57 defendants charged in connection with the deadly Genoa bridge collapse. The case involves the 2018 collapse of a bridge in Genoa, Italy, which resulted in multiple fatalities.
- Verdict due in trial over 2018 bridge collapse in Italy that killed dozens
A verdict is pending in the trial of 57 defendants, including former Autostrade executives and officials, over the 2018 Morandi bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy, which killed 43 people. Prosecutors attribute the disaster to maintenance failures, while defendants claim a construction defect was to blame.
- Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster
Families of 43 victims are awaiting a verdict in the Genoa bridge disaster. A large section of the Morandi motorway bridge collapsed onto the railway tracks below.
- Fincantieri Says Hybrid Warfare Is Growing Threat to Europe Seas
Fincantieri has warned that hybrid warfare is becoming an increasing threat to European seas. The statement was made at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Liguria.
- I once protested against the G7. I feel no need now, because it’s collapsing all by itself | Zoe Williams
Zoe Williams participated in a protest against the G8 summit in Genoa 25 years ago, where 200,000 demonstrators opposed wealthy nations dictating global rules. The article reflects on the anti-globalization movement's tactics and the G7's current decline, suggesting it no longer requires protests to lose influence.
- Sudan: TSC Advisor Discusses Enhanced Humanitarian Support for Sudan in Italy
Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Advisor for Organizations and Humanitarian Affairs, Lt. Gen. Al-Sadiq Ismail Mahmoud, discussed enhancing international support and intensifying humanitarian efforts during a conference in Genoa, Italy. The talks aimed to address the consequences of the ongoing war in Sudan.
- 5 tourists killed in cave diving accident; search underway for bodies
A cave diving accident resulted in the deaths of five tourists, including a marine biology professor and her daughter. The University of Genoa identified the victims, who also included two young researchers. A search is underway to recover the bodies.
- 5 tourists killed in cave diving accident; search underway for bodies
A cave diving accident killed five tourists, including a marine biology professor and her daughter. The University of Genoa identified the victims, who also included two young researchers. A search is underway to recover the bodies.
- As Meloni’s hold over Italy weakens, a progressive challenger gathers momentum in Genoa
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's political credibility is eroding due to a failed judicial referendum and strained relations with Donald Trump. Silvia Salis, Genoa's left-wing mayor and former Olympian, is emerging as a unifying progressive figure.