Leonardo Bianchi
News Editor
leonardo.bianchi@vice.comMi occupo di politica e attualità italiana, e in particolare seguo storie legate ad abusi di potere, diritti ed estremismo.
A 'Blue Bloc' Stormed the Streets of Rome This Weekend
This past Saturday, an array of parties and political groups belonging to Italy's far left paraded angrily through the streets of Rome. They'd gathered to protest what they feel are destabilizing austerity measures brought in by the new coalition...
Italy’s New Anti-Torture Law Isn’t Quite Up to Scratch
The worrying thing is that it’s still considered a “generic” crime – namely a crime that can be committed by anyone.
Italy’s New Anti-Torture Law Isn’t Quite Up to Snuff
Considering the "bungled solution" to torture in Italy
Italy's Newest Tabloid Is Devoted Entirely to the Pope
Want some photos of the pope? Or some news about the pope? How about a pope crossword? Il Mio Papa has got you covered.
Venice Wants to Secede from Italy
Separatists in the Northern Italian region of Veneto have been making noise for decades about independence, and the most recent campaign asked residents to cast a vote for secession in an online poll.
Venetian Separatists Want to Secede From Italy
While the world’s attention is focused on Crimea, northern Italy’s Veneto region has its own independence referendum to consider.
Rome Became the Epicenter of European Neo-Fascism Last Weekend
Members of Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece, and the UK's far-right parties met to discuss austerity. Cue 'The Dark Knight' music.
The BNP Partied with European Fascists in Rome This Weekend
If you paid £40, you could go to watch "Europe rising again".
Will the Tony Blair of Italian Politics Get the Country Out of Its Slump?
Matteo Renzi was appointed Prime Minister last week, making him Italy's youngest ever leader.