Silvia Boccardi

The episode of VICE on SkyTG24 delves into the illegal fishing activities along the Po River, focusing on the poaching of catfish, a species in high demand in Eastern European markets, particularly Romania. The documentary highlights the involvement of Romanian poachers and the ensuing ethnic and political tensions in the regions around Rovigo and Ferrara. Local citizens have organized patrols to protect their waters, while law enforcement attempts to control the illegal activities. The episode aims to uncover the power dynamics and underlying issues of fishing on the Po River.

Omar Kadhem Al-Ameri and Salman Khairallah, two young activists, disappeared in Baghdad while supporting protests against the Iraqi government. Unofficial sources suggest they were arrested by the police. The protests, driven by demands for government resignation due to corruption and lack of job creation, have faced violent repression, resulting in over 450 civilian deaths and 20,000 injuries. Despite the violence, the Iraqi population remains active and organized, advocating for peaceful protests and human rights.

The article explores InGalera, a restaurant located inside the Bollate jail near Milan, staffed by convicted felons. It highlights the positive impact of the program on inmates, providing them with valuable skills and opportunities for rehabilitation.

The article explores InGalera, a restaurant located inside the Bollate medium-security prison near Milan, staffed by convicted felons. It highlights the positive impact of the program on the inmates, providing them with valuable work experience and rehabilitation opportunities.

The documentary explores the increasing trend of women from Europe, including Italy, joining the Islamic State. It highlights the case of Meriem Rehaily, a young Italian woman of Moroccan descent who left for Syria. The investigation includes interviews with her father, local Muslim community members, and a trafficker aiding fighters to reach the Islamic State. The documentary aims to understand the motivations behind these women's choices and the consequences of their actions.

On June 22, the EU Foreign Ministers decided to extend economic sanctions on Russia until January 31, 2016, due to its involvement in Ukraine. Sanctions target energy, finance, and defense sectors and were initially imposed in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea and support for Eastern Ukrainian separatists. Despite sanctions, Russia secured a deal with Greece for the Turkish Stream pipeline and announced a partnership with Shell for a Baltic pipeline to Germany. The sanctions are costing Europe and Switzerland 100 billion euros in import-export value and risking two million jobs. Countries like Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands have been significantly affected by Russia's ban on importing many agricultural and food products from the EU.