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Local Italy
01-07-2025
- Business
- Local Italy
Italy to issue close to 500,000 non-EU work visas over next three years
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government said a total of 497,550 work visas would be issued over the 2026-2028 period, starting with around 165,000 in 2026. This was up from the 450,000 visa quota set by the government for the 2023-2025 period. Meloni, the leader of Italy's Brothers of Italy party, has sought to reduce the number of undocumented migrants entering Italy. But her government has also increased pathways for legal migration for non-EU workers in a bid to tackle labour shortages in an ageing country with a sluggish birth rate. Over half (around 267,000) of the total number of visas set to be made available over the next three years would be destined for seasonal workers in the agricultural and tourism sectors, the government said. Italy's main agricultural lobby, Coldiretti, welcomed the new visa plan as an "important step forward to ensure the availability of workers in the fields [and] food production". But a top official of Italy's largest trade union, CGIL, said the new quota did not address migration dynamics and labour needs. Maria Grazia Gabrielli stressed that the number of visa applications has been far lower than the available quotas in recent years. Between 2023 and 2024, only 7.5 to 7.8 percent of the visas made available by Italy's Ministry of Labour were converted into residency permits, she said in a statement. Gabrielli criticised the government's policy of prioritising applicants from countries that discourage their nationals from illegally migrating to Italy. A 2023 decree established special immigration quotas for nations helping Italy fight human traffickers and conduct media campaigns warning of the dangers of crossing the Mediterranean. Gabrielli said the system "takes no account whatsoever of migration dynamics and the need for a response that does not focus on punitive logic and rewards". Italy's immigration policies have long been fraught with weak spots and vulnerabilities, with criminal networks known to exploit the system to bring migrants into the country illegally. Gabrielli said a structural reform was needed to help employers recruit foreign labour and protect workers from traffickers.
New York Post
14-06-2025
- New York Post
Woman caught up in fray as Gotti grandkids allegedly beat brother-in-law, video shows
The two Gotti brothers who brazenly beat down their brother-in-law in Queens also accidentally punched a woman who entered the fray, video obtained exclusively by The Post shows. A witness filmed part of the June 2 assault allegedly carried out in Howard Beach by John and Frankie Gotti, grandsons of the late 'Teflon Don' John Gotti. In the footage, one of the brothers, dressed in a white T-shirt, is spotted outside a home on 84th Street, on the passenger side of a white Mercedes Benz SUV. The other brother is on the driver's side of the vehicle. Advertisement 5 The footage of the beatdown was shared by a Post source. Obtained by the New York Post A man can be seen throwing punches in the direction of a taller man — presumably Gino Gabrielli, who is the brother of John's wife, Eleanor Gabrielli — and an unidentified woman. One of the Gotti boys' blows appears to hit both Gabrielli and the woman, who was standing between the Gotti bro and Gabrielli in a bid to protect the latter. Advertisement 5 Frank and John Gotti are seen leaving court. William C Lopez/New York Post Several neighbors told The Post they did not recognize the woman in the video, who appears to have been socked in the face. In the brief clip, a woman can be heard yelling, 'Right now!' 5 The two brothers are the grandsons of mob legend John Gotti. AP Advertisement John, 31, and Frankie, 27, were hit with third-degree attempted assault and harassment charges by prosecutors for allegedly slugging Gabrielli, whom they said burglarized one of their homes. Gabrielli was allegedly caught on camera entering a bedroom window at John Gotti's Jamaica house, according to a criminal complaint obtained by The Post. 5 No one answered the door when The Post stopped by. Helayne Seidman He allegedly stole $3,000, a pair of his sister's earrings, a watch, wallet and belt, the criminal complaint states. Advertisement Gabrielli was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary, third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property. But following his supervised release, John and Frankie, who are the sons of Peter Gotti, allegedly went looking for their brother-in-law, sources previously told The Post. 5 The slugged woman's identity was unknown. Obtained by the New York Post The two brothers pleaded not guilty in Queens Criminal Court. John and Frank's famous granddad led the Gambino crime family for decades and was finally convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992 after endlessly frustrating the feds. The high-profile mob patriarch died in jail at 61 in 2002.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gotti grandsons arrested for Queens beatdown of reputed mob associate
NEW YORK — Two grandsons of the late Gambino crime boss John Gotti were arrested and charged with assaulting a former family friend. Cops said brothers Frankie Gotti, 27, and John Gotti, 31, were arrested after assaulting Gino Gabrielli, who was accused of breaking into a home associated with one of the brothers and stealing $3,300. Gabrielli, an alleged mob associate, was arrested Sunday and charged with burglary, grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property after the break-in. Not satisfied with the arrest, the brothers tracked Gabrielli down to his mother's house in Howard Beach and administered a beatdown in front of his own mother, officials said. Frankie and John Gotti were arraigned before Judge Sharifa Nasser-Cullar in Queens Criminal Court early Tuesday evening. They were released on their own recognizance without bail and are scheduled to return to court Aug 7. They said nothing as they left court. In 2015, federal authorities said, Gabrielli accidentally set himself on fire while torching the Mercedes-Benz of a Queens businessman who had stopped making his annual payoffs to an irate mob captain involved in an extortion scheme. The victim's home security video system caught Gabrielli, first seen dousing the year-old car with an accelerant, fleeing the scene with his pants ablaze. Gabrielli pleaded guilty to the arson in August 2016. In 2017, John Gotti, the grandson, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to selling oxycodone pills in New York City. At the time, his lawyer, Gerard Marrone, said his client's name was a blessing and a curse. 'His last name is what his last name is and he's always walking around with a target on his back,' Marrone said. 'It's a double-edge sword, I think sometimes the name is a cross [to bear], but sometimes I think it's a blessing. They're a beautiful family, they're very supportive of him since Day One. They really stick together, the entire family.' _______
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gotti grandsons busted for Queens beatdown of reputed mob associate
Two grandsons of the late Gambino crime boss John Gotti were arrested and charged with assaulting a former family friend. Cops said brothers Frankie Gotti, 27, and John Gotti, 31, son of the late crime boss' youngest son, Peter, were arrested after assaulting Gino Gabrielli, who was accused of breaking into a home associated with one of the brothers and stealing $3,300. Gabrielli, an alleged mob associate, was arrested Sunday and charged with burglary, grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property after the break-in. Not satisfied with the arrest, the brothers tracked Gabrielli down to his mother's house in Howard Beach and administered a beatdown in front of his own mother, officials said. Frankie and John Gotti were arraigned before Judge Sharifa Nasser-Cullar in Queens Criminal Court early Tuesday evening. They were released on their own recognizance without bail and are scheduled to return to court Aug 7. They said nothing as they left court. In 2015, federal authorities said, Gabrielli accidentally set himself on fire while torching the Mercedes-Benz of a Queens businessman who had stopped making his annual payoffs to an irate mob captain involved in an extortion scheme. The victim's home security video system caught Gabrielli, first seen dousing the year-old car with an accelerant, fleeing the scene with his pants ablaze. Gabrielli pleaded guilty to the arson in August 2016. In 2017, John Gotti, the grandson, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to selling oxycodone pills in New York City. At the time, his lawyer, Gerard Marrone, said his client's name was a blessing and a curse. 'His last name is what his last name is and he's always walking around with a target on his back,' Marrone said. 'It's a double-edge sword, I think sometimes the name is a cross [to bear], but sometimes I think it's a blessing. They're a beautiful family, they're very supportive of him since Day One. They really stick together, the entire family.'
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Conclave ‘very, very different' from US elections; ‘anything could happen', according to expert
As the world pays their final respects to Pope Francis, men and women everywhere, including a new generation of faithful, wait in anticipation for the College of Cardinals to convene and select a new pope. A conclave, organized by the camerlengo, presently Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, begins 15 to 20 days after the pope's death. "Anything could happen," Tim Gabrielli, associate professor and Gudorf chair in Catholic intellectual traditions at the University of Dayton in Ohio, told Fox News Digital. Pope Francis Revealed Burial Wishes Just Days After Becoming Pope In 2013 Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died on April 21, 2025, after 12 years as the Bishop of Rome. "We really don't have much of an idea," he said of Pope Francis' successor. "I think anybody who says otherwise is maybe posturing." Read On The Fox News App Among the church leaders floated as the candidates-in-waiting are Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Hungarian Cardinal Peter Erdo and American Cardinal Raymond Burke. "It's helpful to remember that the cardinal electors are going to be, conclave means with key, locked away … away from media and influences," Gabrielli said. Theologian On 'Conclave' Accuracy, Expectations For Next Secretive Event After Pope Francis' Death "We've got a group of people who play important roles in the church throughout the world, and they're coming together, spending time together, and this group of cardinals hasn't spent a lot of time together," Gabrielli added. Pope Francis created over 100 cardinals, including those from developing countries. "Christ is to be found at the margins," Gabrielli said. During a conclave, cardinals vote through a secret ballot. A two-thirds majority is required for the election. After each round of submissions, ballots are read aloud and then burned. The ashes are used to notify audiences around the world and onlookers in St. Peter's Square of the election's status. Pope Francis Emphasized Catholicism Globally, Reached Beyond Us, Europe Into Impoverished Nations Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican indicates a new round of voting is set to happen. White smoke signals a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church is selected. The secret process, which takes as long as needed, is vastly different from U.S. presidential, local and even mayoral elections. However, the unique election process doesn't prevent people from drawing comparisons between the most "papabile" cardinals and U.S. political parties–Republican and Democrat. "It's very tempting to map folks into our political categories," Gabrielli said. "Those just don't work very well in the Church. There are different emphases and priorities." "This is a very, very different process," he added. The College of Cardinals elected Pope Francis in 2013 when he was 76 years old. At the time, the former pontiff was not considered one of the top cardinal contenders. Some Catholics regarded the former leader of the Church as "non-traditional" and often criticized his sometimes progressive approach to world leadership. Pope Francis To Lie In State, Mourners Welcome: What To Expect From The Pontiff's Funeral During his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis' took affinity to the expansion of equality in the Catholic Church, which included pathways for divorced Catholics and blessings for same-sex couples. "My read is that he had certain particular processes and structures that he was very interested in setting into motion, like the work on synodality more recently," Gabrielli said. Pope Francis also drove conversation around climate change. His emphasis on environmental protection followed suit with Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II before him. "He was kind of picking up that momentum," Gabrielli said. "There's really a thread you see happening there." Click Here To Get To The Fox News App Presently, there are 252 living cardinals. However, only top members of the church under the age of 80 are eligible to vote. A maximum of 120 cardinal electors make up the voting college. The limit was set by Pope John Paul VI in 1975. "I think it's possible that someone could be seen as close to Pope Francis," Gabrielli said of the next pope. "I think it's possible for someone to be elected who has a different set of priorities than Pope Francis."Original article source: Conclave 'very, very different' from US elections; 'anything could happen', according to expert
