https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Lavazza and Ferrero are among the Italian companies that received parcels containing “suspicious powder” and threats in an apparent extortion attempt. https://www.thelocal.it/20190408/italian-coffee-and-chocolate-makers-receive-poisoning-threats-in-powder-attack Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:26:07 +0200 italian-coffee-and-chocolate-makers-receive-poisoning-threats-in-powder-attack Italy is investigating the mysterious death of a former model and witness at Silvio Berlusconi's sex trial, with a newspaper suggesting on Saturday she may have been poisoned with a radioactive substance. https://www.thelocal.it/20190316/italy-probes-mystery-death-of-berlusconi-sex-trial-witness Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:20:18 +0100 italy-probes-mystery-death-of-berlusconi-sex-trial-witness A man who poisoned his neighbour's dog by feeding it nuts every time it barked outside has been handed a one-year jail sentence - a much harsher punishment than the €8,000 fine requested by the prosecution. https://www.thelocal.it/20160407/italian-man-jailed-for-slow-murder-of-dog-using-nuts Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:49:14 +0200 italian-man-jailed-for-slow-murder-of-dog-using-nuts More cats have been reported poisoned on the luxury island of Capri, south of Naples, Italian media reported. https://www.thelocal.it/20130926/cat-massacre-continues-to-blight-capri Thu, 26 Sep 2013 11:34:08 +0200 cat-massacre-continues-to-blight-capri