Cosenza
- Jul 25
Cats used as 'living fuses' to spread wildfires in southern Italy, authorities say
Firefighters in Calabria discovered cats with fuel-soaked rags tied to their tails, along with other incendiary devices, as over 160 fires overwhelmed the region in a single day.
- Jul 24
25-year-old man dies after jumping from balcony during Carabinieri search in Cosenza; mother alleges torment
Mohamed Amin Bessioud, 25, was under house arrest for drug offences when Carabinieri found 100 grams of hashish and handcuffed him; he broke free and jumped from the third floor. His mother says officers tormented him and blocked her from the room.
