18.10.2025 10:32
A bomb attack was carried out on the vehicle of renowned journalist Sigfrido Ranucci in Italy. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries in the incident, and the famous journalist stated that his daughter had left the area 20 minutes before the explosion. Authorities indicate that the attack aimed to "silence" Ranucci, who closely monitors mafia connections.
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A bomb attack was carried out on the vehicle of renowned investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci in the town of Pomezia, south of Rome, during the night. The explosion severely damaged the journalist's vehicle, another car belonging to his family, and a neighboring house. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
THE EXPLOSION SHOOK THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Ranucci is the host of the investigative journalism program "Report" aired on RAI television. He stated that the intensity of the explosion was "extremely high," saying, "The power of the explosion was so great that if someone had been passing by at that moment, they could have lost their life." It was reported that the incident occurred late at night and caused panic in the surrounding area with a loud noise.
The famous journalist mentioned that one of the vehicles belonged to his daughter, who had left the area only 20 minutes before the explosion.
MELONI CONDEMNED THE ATTACK
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the attack as "a serious act of intimidation," stating, "This is an attack on press freedom and the fundamental values of democracy. Freedom and independence of information are indispensable values of our democracies. We will continue to defend these values."
Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced that the journalist's security had been "raised to the highest level." Piantedosi characterized the attack as "a cowardly and extremely serious act directed not only at the individual but also at press freedom and the fundamental values of our democracy."
UNDER POLICE PROTECTION SINCE 2009
Ranucci, who has been under police protection since 2009, had his security increased in 2021 following a assassination plot by the Ndrangheta mafia.
The Report program is known for its coverage of corruption, organized crime, and political-mafia relations for years. Last year, the program faced a defamation lawsuit from Prime Minister Meloni's party, Fratelli d'Italia, due to an episode concerning organized crime connections.
Last week, Ranucci announced that the new season of Report would begin soon, focusing on topics such as the banking system, the healthcare sector, renewable energy, and far-right-mafia relations.
According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Italy ranks 49th in the world in terms of press freedom. The latest RSF report stated, "Journalists working on organized crime and corruption are systematically threatened and sometimes physically attacked." The report noted that currently, about 20 journalists in Italy live under constant police protection due to the threats and attacks they face.
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