Genova

Genova

G8 prison sentence sought for former Italy police chief

Prosecutors on Wednesday asked a Genoa court for a prison sentence for Italy's former police chief for allegedly pressuring a witness to commit perjury in a trial over police brutality at the Group of Eight summit in 2001.

Genoa focus of Italy's World Oceans Day

Following the UN General Assembly resolution, World Oceans Day will now take place on June 8 each year, in a bid to raise public awareness about the crucial role of oceans in human society and planetary conservation.

Controversial conservative priest Baget Bozzo dead at 84

Conservative priest Father Gianni Baget Bozzo, known for political activism, died in his sleep here during the night at age 84, it was announced Friday morning.

Genoa celebrates Mediterranean treats with Slow Fish

The port city of Genoa is to celebrate the treasures of the Mediterranean sea, with a Slow Food event devoted to fish.

Injured bus driver prevents disaster

Passengers on a Genoa bus were sent flying on Monday after the bus driver's seat collapsed from under him as he drove through morning traffic.

Wild boars shot in Genoa city park

Twenty wild boars who had made their home in a Genoa city park were shot dead Tuesday to the dismay of animal rights activists and some local residents.

Italian atheists unite Jews and Musilms

An advertising campaign by Italian atheists appears to have succeeded in getting Muslims and Jews here to agree, with both communities dismissing the initiative as ''gratuitous''.

Genoa girds for battle over jeans

Genoa is girding itself for battle over the world's best-loved fashion item, jeans, which it says originated among fishermen in the city's port over 500 years ago.