
From the reopening of the Chiara Poggi case to the protests for Palestine and the attack on La Stampa: the main events of the year
An overview of the main Italian news events of the year that is coming to an end, from the reopening of the Chiara Poggi case after 18 years to the pro-Palestine squares and the attack on La Stampa.
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The article introduces a summary of the most relevant news events of the year in Italy.
From the reopening of the case of the murder of Chiara Poggi, 18 years after the crime, through the demonstrations in support of Palestine in the main squares of our country, up to the attack on the editorial office of La Stampa: there are many facts that, in the year that is coming to an end, have marked the Italian news. Here are the main ones

In the night between Friday and Saturday, an arson attack hit the Casapound headquarters in La Spezia, starting from outside the 'Flying Dutchman' venue. The flames were put out at dawn. Investigations underway by the Fire Brigade and Digos. The national neo-fascist movement has denounced a terrorist attack and called for across-the-board political condemnation.

Agostino Di Novo, a 40-year-old soldier, attacked his 35-year-old ex-partner in the courtroom during a hearing, repeatedly hitting her in the neck and leg with a plastic ruler modified to evade the metal detector. The man was arrested red-handed by a carabiniere and a policeman present as witnesses. The judge validated the arrest and ordered precautionary custody in prison in Udine on charges of attempted murder, threats, illegal possession of a weapon and interruption of public service.

Denise Cosco, witness of justice and daughter of Lea Garofalo, committed suicide by throwing herself from the terrace of her home in Ariccia, where she lived under a false identity. The Velletri Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incitement to suicide against unknown persons, has seized the apartment and is analyzing two cell phones found in the house. The companion, present at the time of the incident and seen drunk in the square during the festival, was summoned as a person informed of the events.

A boulder that detached from a rock face on regional road 521, in the province of Rieti, hit a car in a funeral procession. A 66-year-old woman died, while seven other people were injured.

The Bolivian Army has denounced former Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo for manslaughter after the September 5 explosions in Viacha, which cost the lives of nine people. Novillo is accused of ignoring reports of explosives deterioration.

A regional train with 180 passengers derailed between Caen and Rouen after hitting a metal object on the tracks. French police are investigating for sabotage, suspecting a premeditated malicious act. There are 44 injured, one woman in serious condition.