US EditionItaly: Worker Dies in Rome Tower Collapse
- Italy's Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's ambassador after a Russian official linked the Torre dei Conti collapse to Italy's military support for Ukraine, according to ANSA news agency.
- Maria Zakharova's remarks prompted strong backlash, with Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani calling them 'shameful' and 'unacceptable.'
- Italy expressed solidarity after the death of a Romanian worker who was trapped under the rubble of the collapsed tower near Rome's Colosseum.
- Public opinion in Italy is divided on sending military aid to Ukraine, with polls showing unease despite general opposition to Russia's invasion.
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Medieval tower collapse adds to Italy's workplace toll
The deadly collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has made global headlines, but for trade unions, it is simply the latest of many workplace tragedies in Italy.
The Russian MNE's spokesman commented on the fall of Torre dei Conti to criticise Italian support for Kiev. The Italian government condemned the words "vulgars" and "persurbators" and called for Russia's emissaries in Rome.
A worker has died after part of the medieval Torre dei Conti tower collapsed in the heart of Rome. The building, which was to be converted into a museum and conference hall, is located next to Via dei Fori Imperiali, a wide avenue leading from the central square of Venice to the Colosseum.
Italy summons Russian envoy over 'vulgar' remarks on Rome tower collapse
ROME - Italy summoned Russia's deputy ambassador on Tuesday to protest at what it said were \"vulgar\" remarks by Moscow's foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who linked the collapse of a tower in Rome to Italy's military support for Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Italy Condemns Russian Remarks
Italy protested remarks by a Russian spokeswoman linking a Rome tower collapse to Italy's support for Ukraine. The comments came amidst ongoing rescue operations. Italy's Foreign Minister expressed strong disapproval, while Russia's embassy expressed condolences for a Romanian worker's death and criticized Italian media accusations.
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