Mafia Boss Offers Testimony, Investigations Broaden Amid Public Works Costs
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A major development in ongoing investigations saw mafia boss Graviano offer to testify about former Prime Minister Berlusconi and Marcello Dell'Utri. Concurrently, the Lavitola probe expanded to include alleged obstruction of magistrates, with new details suggesting Lavitola warned journalist Sigfrido Ranucci of potential attacks.
Further scrutiny fell on public spending as a report revealed that commissioners overseeing stalled major works are costing taxpayers millions annually. Meanwhile, the investigation into the Antonello da Messina art heist progressed with the discovery of the thieves' van, while national broadcaster Rai faced criticism for allegedly violating its ethical code.
Amid these developments, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini contended with internal strife within his Lega party. A severe homophobic attack was reported in Sardinia, and a small plane went missing en route from Sicily to Calabria.