Nine wolves, three griffon vultures and two imperial crows have been found dead in the Abruzzo National Park over the last week, almost certainly after eating poisoned meat baits laid down by poachers, official said Thursday.
Italy's animal rights groups have another battle on their hands. (Photo: ANSA)
The investigation carried out by the Carabinieri forest rangers and the Public Prosecutor’s Office examined the animal carcasses found in the area of Cocullo (L'Aquila).
Within the space of a week, as confirmed by the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park, a pack of wolves that had been living in the Olmo di Bobbi area has been practically exterminated.
Despite this incident of animal cruelty, Italy’s wolf population is currently thriving.
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Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday said the Piazza Fontana bombing in Milan proved to be a “terrible trial” for Italians.
Pope Francis on Thursday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican.
King Felipe VI of Spain stressed the need for pro-EU, democratic countries to join forces in a lecture at the San Carlo theatre in Naples during the Spanish royals’ two-day State visit to Italy.
Roma picked up a much-needed win in the Europa League as they defeated Braga 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Lazio head into the final two games of the Europa League top of the table after a 3-1 over Ajax in Amsterdam.
A young girl who was rescued off Lampedusa by the Trotamar migrant-rescue sailboat and taken to the Sicilian island early on Wednesday is believed to be the only survivor of a migrant shipwreck.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been ranked as the most powerful person in Europe for 2025.
Preliminary technical inspections ordered by the State attorney’s office in Prato at the Eni oil depot at Calenzano did not find traces of explosives, investigative sources said Wednesday.
Juventus have added to Manchester City’s bad run of form by beating the English side 2-0 in Turin.
AC Milan are staying within touching distance of the UEFA Champions League top eight after a 2-1 over Red Star Belgrade at the Stadio San Siro.
