Pensioner arrested after wheelchair user found in swimming pool
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Authorities have arrested a 76-year-old man, Carmine Civitillo, in Erba, Italy, for allegedly suffocating his ex-wife, Patrizia Monteleone, before placing her body in their home swimming pool. The victim, 64, was reportedly disabled and used a wheelchair.
Meanwhile, the government's budget continues to draw scrutiny, with new details revealing significant cuts to public services. The budget law allocates insufficient funds for health screenings and the hiring of medical personnel, and proposes cuts leading to 7,000 fewer positions in the school sector. Daniela Fumarola, Secretary General of the CISL union, has protested these job cuts and opposed an extended flat tax that is set to benefit high-income individuals. Protests against school taxes have also led to parliamentarians allocating 120 million euros in response to public dissatisfaction.
In other developments, following recent protests and clashes, police conducted 60 searches in 23 cities, reportedly uncovering chat groups promoting violence against law enforcement. The nation also faces a potential 'Winter Shock' due to rising prices for oil, natural gas, and food commodities, risking significant economic hardship. Separately, a stabbing incident was reported in Cantù.