Erion Veliaj, the current Mayor of Tirana, has been transferred from Durrës prison to the Institute of Execution of Criminal Decisions (IEVP) in Fier. The General Directorate of Prisons ordered the transfer, but the official reasons have not been disclosed. The transfer reportedly did not occur at Veliaj's request, who has been detained since February 2025 and is accused of passive corruption, money laundering, and concealment of assets.
A serious railway accident occurred this Wednesday in Urda, Toledo, Spain, where a Renfe AVE train rear-ended a stationary Iryo convoy. The provisional toll, according to RTVE, speaks of over 40 victims and numerous injured. Initial investigations suggest a possible human error, aggravated by a malfunction of the LZB protection system.
A tragic accident on the A22 motorway between Verona Nord and Affi caused the death of a driver and injuries to two others, involving four heavy vehicles. The motorway section was closed northbound for rescue operations. A similar event occurred on the A4, where a rear-end collision between four heavy vehicles resulted in three minor injuries and the closure of the carriageway.
Two trains collided near Urda, in Toledo province. RTVE reports injuries, with the toll still unclear. Services are suspended in both directions and emergency teams are at the scene. The causes remain unknown.
Scotland is preparing to face Bonfire Night on November 5 with the largest police operation since 2025, which will see up to 1,700 officers deployed. Operation Amberlight, as reported by BBC News, has been planned to manage fireworks-related disorder, a UEFA Europa League match in Glasgow, and potential demonstrations. Fireworks Control Zones will be active in major cities.
More than thirteen years after the death of David Rossi, former head of communications for Monte dei Paschi di Siena, anti-mafia prosecutors in Florence and Brescia have opened new investigations. The Florence DDA is proceeding on the hypothesis of murder, while another file has been opened in Brescia. Checks are also focusing on the management of Mps sponsorships, following previous dismissals that had hypothesized suicide, and a complaint from the family.
An alleged drug trafficking leader, known as the «Hashish Tiger», was arrested in Tangier on October 8, ending months on the run. The international operation, conducted in collaboration between Moroccan and Spanish authorities, also led to 86 arrests in Spain and the seizure of 10.8 tons of hashish and 20 kg of marijuana. The suspect is accused of leading a vast European distribution network.
Seven French citizens have been sentenced to prison terms in Iraq for belonging to the Islamic State group. Six of them received life imprisonment, which under Iraqi law is equivalent to twenty years, while a seventh was sentenced to fifteen years. The court judged them to be “particularly dangerous”. They are among numerous individuals linked to ISIS prosecuted in Iraq.
The Consulate General of Spain in Rabat has introduced new procedures for Schengen and long-stay visa applications, with instructions updated to October 23, 2026. The changes include specific schedules for appointments via BLS and direct submission methods for certain categories of applicants, aiming to optimize the process in Morocco, as reported by Hespress.
German police are investigating a deliberate ramming that occurred in Neustadt am Rübenberge, where a car injured four or five people. Officers intervened by shooting at the vehicle. Preliminary investigations suggest the act is attributable to violence between organized criminal gangs, with a targeted attack. Three people have been detained, while the situation is declared under control.
A French bill, currently under discussion, aims to make rioters liable for compensation for damages caused during protests, up to 10,000 euros. Human rights groups and lawyers criticize the measure, calling it undemocratic and potentially harmful to the right to peaceful protest, while the government defends it as necessary to compensate victims of vandalism.
Three hooded individuals broke into the Rosso20sette Gallery in Rome, vandalizing artist Laika's exhibition “The Collapse of Democracy”. The gallery owner was threatened and immobilized while all the works were being defaced. The attack follows previous threats to the artist, which had so far occurred via social media, as reported by RaiNews.
Italy is preparing for a day of disruptions on Friday, October 30, due to a national strike called by USB and USI-CIT that will involve public and private sectors. Despite Minister Salvini's order to postpone the halt for some transport services, USB confirms the mobilization for economic and professional demands, with demonstrations in various cities.
Ukrainian forces have improved the interception of Russian jet drones, with an average rate of 60% for Geran-4s in the last three months. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine indicates that in specific attacks, success can reach 80%. Tactical aviation and short-range air defense (SHORAD) are crucial, despite the missile shortage.
The Rome Court of Assizes has sentenced Mark Antony Samson to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder and concealment of the body of 22-year-old Albanian Ilaria Sula, which occurred in March 2025. Despite his confession, the court recognized aggravating circumstances. The victim's father expressed the family's pain, while Sapienza University showed solidarity. (54 words)
French student leaders have announced new protests for Monday, October 26, 2026, despite President Emmanuel Macron having promised “concrete and strong” measures. The government has proposed an investment plan of 5 billion euros, including the revision of the Parcoursup system and the increase in university places. The mobilization, extended to unions and Yellow Vests, puts pressure on the minority government and fuels economic concerns.
The computer systems of the Chamber of Deputies have been subjected to a hacker attack that affected the email inboxes of numerous parliamentarians, including Giorgia Meloni's, in her capacity as a deputy. Although the Chamber's technicians maintained control, the Rome Public Prosecutor's Office is preparing to open an investigation file for unauthorized access to a computer system, after receiving an initial report from the Postal Police.
The experts for the Bologna Public Prosecutor's Office have established that the crushing of Abderrahim Fakir's body was a contributing cause of his death, which occurred on July 19 in Pilastro. The report also indicates cocaine use and pre-existing heart problems, but the family's lawyer emphasizes that without the compression, the death would not have occurred. The Public Prosecutor's Office will evaluate the findings on Wednesday.
