Sunday, September 13, 2026

Tag: Italy

Officials in Italy say cats may have been used to start wildfires 

Authorities in Italy say they have found evidence suggesting that cats may have been used to deliberately start some of the wildfires burning across the Calabria region.

Italy approves first cage-free farming fund in 2026

Italy has approved its first cage-free fund to support the move away from caged animal farming.

Animals died during transport to Italy, animal groups say

Animal welfare organizations have raised serious concerns about the transport of lambs and sheep to Italy before Easter. They report dead animals, poor conditions,...

Killing of mother bear in Italy sparks outrage

The killing of a mother bear in Italy has ignited protests and criticism from animal rights groups and government officials. The bear, known as KJ1,...

Italian island Alicudi has too many goats and plans to give them away

The tiny Italian island of Alicudi, with a population of around 120 humans and 600 goats, faces a unique challenge: more animals than humans.

Protest against circus animal exploitation in Rome

Animal rights activists sprayed paint on a fountain in Rome's Piazza del Popolo on Thursday to protest circus animal exploitation.