Placebo frontman Brian Molko was charged Monday with calling right-wing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a Fascist and a Nazi at a concert in Turin in July 2023.
Placebo’s Brian Molko during a concert. (Photo: ANSA)
The justice ministry gave Turin prosecutors the green light to charge Molko, a 52-year-old American-Scottish musician, with insulting Italian institutions on July 11 at Stupinigi.
The alternative rock band’s singer will be liable to pay a fine if the charges stick.
In Italy, defamation is a criminal offence.
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The traditional Christmas lunch of the Academy of Italian Cuisine was held on December 6 in Sydney, at the private residence of one of its newest members, Natalino Bongiorno, who hosted the gathering in a most refined way.
This year’s Trevisani nel Mondo Christmas Lunch, held in the welcoming Michelini Room at Club Marconi, was a truly special occasion.
When Davide Torriglia arrived in Australia in November 2012, he had never been on a plane.
On Saturday, December 13, Eolian Hall hosted the traditional Christmas celebration organised by the Eolian Society of Melbourne, welcoming around 200 guests, including members and supporters of the association.
The Gents Bocce Association recently held its traditional Christmas dinner at the Haba Ocean Chinese Restaurant at Club Marconi.
The Viva Leichhardt committee decided to cancel its Christmas event in light of the tragic events that took place at Bondi Beach.
On Saturday, October 25, at the Sicilia Sports & Social Club in Klemzig, the traditional Sicilia Night became a special evening to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary.
Rasmus Højlund starred for Napoli as the defending Serie A champions beat AC Milan 2-0 to reach the final of the Italian Super Cup.
Joe Montemurro knew exactly how big the job was the moment he was asked to coach the Matildas.
During ITSOWEL’s Annual General Meeting, three individuals were recognised for their outstanding contribution to Illawarra’s elderly community and for the decisive role they have played in the organisation’s ongoing development in the care sector.
