Laura Gozzi

London

Senior Journalist at BBC

Senior journalist @BBCNews, focus on Europe, views own, etc, etc. 🇮🇹🇫🇷🇷🇺🇵🇹🇪🇸

Articles

Pope Francis's body moved to St Peter's Basilica for lying in state

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Sarah Rainsford |Laura Gozzi |Mallory Moench

Image source, ReutersImage caption, The pontiff's body, laid out in an open coffin, was moved to the church in a formal processionSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziThe body of Pope Francis has been moved from his Vatican residence to St Peter's Basilica to allow the faithful to pay their respects before his funeral on Saturday. The Pope's open coffin was carried on Wednesday morning in a solemn procession through St Peter's Square where thousands of worshippers had gathered.
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice

2 days ago | bbc.com | Laura Gozzi

Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' adviceLaura GozziGetty ImagesPope Francis waves to crowds on Easter Sunday during a public appearance which surprised manyAt midday on Monday, church bells across Italy began to toll. Pope Francis was dead. Not even 24 hours had passed since he had made a surprise appearance on the balcony overlooking St Peter's Square, blessing the 35,000 people gathered to celebrate Easter at the Vatican.
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Jessica Rawnsley |Laura Gozzi

At a press conference on Thursday following their conversation, the leaders said they had discussed defence spending, immigration and tariffs. The atmosphere in the Oval Office appeared relaxed and good-natured - similar to the reception UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer received during his visit to the White House in February.
Four dead in cable car crash south of Naples

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Laura Gozzi

Four people have died after a mountain cable car cabin crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy, emergency services say. Another person was "extremely seriously injured" in the crash at Monte Faito and was being airlifted to hospital, officials said. Several Italian media outlets report one of the cables supporting the cabin had snapped while the cable car was traversing the valley. The president of the region, Vincenzo De Luca, said the victims were tourists.
Italy's Meloni heads to US with unlikely mission for Europe

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Laura Gozzi

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is heading to the US to meet Donald Trump – a visit that will see her walk a tightrope between representing the interests of the EU and remaining in the US president's good books. As the first European leader to travel to Washington since Trump introduced - then paused – 20% tariffs on the EU earlier in April, Meloni will be hoping to convince him of the merits of a "zero-for-zero" tariffs deal for the entire EU.
Woman jailed over £39 donation to Ukraine freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

2 weeks ago | winnmediaskn.com | Laura Gozzi

by Laura Gozzi(BBC) – A Russian-American citizen has been released in a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. Amateur ballerina Ksenia Karelina, a Los Angeles resident, had been in prison in Russia for over a year, after being arrested in early 2024 during a family visit in the city of Yekaterinburg. She was accused by Russia’s FSB security service of raising money for a Ukrainian organisation providing arms to the Ukrainian military.
Woman jailed over £39 donation to Ukraine freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Laura Gozzi

A Russian-American citizen has been released in a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. Amateur ballerina Ksenia Karelina, a Los Angeles resident, had been in prison in Russia for over a year, after being arrested in the city of Yekaterinburg in early 2024. She was found guilty of treason for donating money to a US-based charity providing humanitarian support to Ukraine and was sentenced to 12 years in a penal colony.
Belgian prince loses bid for benefits on top of £300k royal allowance

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Laura Gozzi

A Belgian prince's attempt to claim social security benefits on top of his six-figure royal allowance has been rejected by a court. Prince Laurent - the younger brother of King Philippe - received €388,000 (£295,850; $376,000) from state funds last year but said that his work entitles him and his family to social security. He had argued that he was partly self-employed because of the duties he carries out as a royal, as well as running an animal welfare charity for the past decade.
Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but prepares for the worst

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Paul Kirby |Laura Gozzi

The EU's message is that it is ready to negotiate with the US but at the same time poised to hit back too.
Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but prepares for the worst

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Paul Kirby |Laura Gozzi

The EU's message is that it is ready to negotiate with the US but at the same time poised to hit back too.