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Outrage As Bomb Destroys Italian Investigative Journalist's Car

A prominent Italian journalist threatened by the mafia had his parked car blown up by a bomb overnight, causing no injuries but sparking widespread outrage Friday from politicians and press groups.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025

Roberto Saviano to appear at Frankfurt book fair despite Italy delegation’s snub

Gomorrah author and Meloni critic’s non-inclusion in Italy’s lineup angers writers amid claims of censorship

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024

Italian journalist ordered to pay €5,000 damages over Giorgia Meloni height jibe

Giulia Cortese convicted of defamation over two tweets that judge in Milan said amounted to ‘body shaming’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

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Italian government accused of using defamation law to silence intellectuals

Philosopher being sued by Giorgia Meloni’s brother-in-law says such trials are part of a political strategy

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

Italian writer Roberto Saviano fined €1,000 for libelling Giorgia Meloni

Supporters of author, who castigated PM over migration policies, say verdict will have ‘chilling effect’ on media

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

Roberto Saviano faces defamation verdict for remark about Giorgia Meloni

Writer could be imprisoned if found guilty over comments castigating Italian PM for her vitriol about Mediterranean rescues

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

The city of imminent doom: why the coolest, edgiest TV shows and books are set in Naples

From The Hand of God to Mixed by Erry, the novels of Elena Ferrante to the gangster smash Gomorrah, the Italian city is everywhere. What’s the appeal? We hit the ‘paradise inhabited by devils’ to find out

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni sues Placebo singer for calling her ‘fascist racist’

Calls for overhaul of defamation laws in Italy after legal action brought against Brian Molko

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Italian government accused over axing of Roberto Saviano TV show

Far-right government accused of leaning on state broadcaster to axe programme by journalist who criticised ministers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

The man who lives in Maradona’s head: opening a window on the new Naples

Ciro Maiello, whose home is adorned with a painting of the player, says Napoli’s first Serie A win since Diego’s days heralds a new dawn for the city

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

Sicilian mobster asks judge to order seizure of Roberto Saviano book

Giuseppe Graviano files for defamation against Gomorrah author over origin of nickname

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023

Italy's Meloni says no desire to drop Saviano lawsuit - paper

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Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

The Guardian view on the trial of Roberto Saviano: call off the dogs

Editorial: The bullying of one of Italy’s most respected writers by Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini is an assault on press freedom

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Mafia expert stands trial for calling Italy’s Meloni a b*****d

Human rights campaigner criticised the now PM for her anti-migrant stance

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

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Reuters · Nov 15, 2022

Anti-Mafia author Saviano on trial for calling Italy PM a 'bastard'

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022

Writer Roberto Saviano goes on trial for comments about Italy’s PM

Giorgia Meloni is suing Gomorrah writer for criminal defamation over comments about her migrant policy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022

Italy’s PM Meloni sues Gomorrah writer in libel drama over refugee rescue

Anti-mafia journalist to appear in court in Rome over comments made about policy towards migrants drowning in Mediterranean

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022

World leaders promise vigilance on human rights as far right win in Italy

France and US among nations to warn over Giorgia Meloni’s commitment to abortion and LGBT+ rights, while rightwing politicians express delight

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France 24 · Aug 20, 2022

‘Free in speech but imprisoned when moving’: A look at writers facing death threats

The attack on Salman Rushdie in New York state on August 12 highlights the plight of other writers threatened with death, who are forced to live every moment in a state of fear. FRANCE 24 takes a look at numerous writers around the world who have received death threats.

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2022

Five books to read that bring Naples to life

Napoli, or Naples for English speakers, is my favourite city. It’s a city of stark contrasts – glorious architecture competing with multi-layered graffiti, hidden piazze surrounded by piled-up rubbish.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2022

Roberto Saviano to go on trial accused of defaming Italian far-right leader

Gomorrah author says he felt compelled to speak up against anti-migration policies

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