Pro-Russian hackers targeted Milan's Malpensa and Linate airports' websites in the morning, expanding their attack to include the Foreign Ministry. The disruption coincided with developments in Cecilia Sala's detention in Tehran, as connections emerged between her arrest and an Iranian national detained at Malpensa on December 16.
The Senate approved the 2024 budget law with 108 votes in favor and 63 against, while Chiara Ferragni reached an agreement with Codacons over the pandoro controversy. By afternoon, Prime Minister Meloni became personally involved in Sala's case, calling for discretion in diplomatic efforts.
Evening brought Gazprom's announcement to halt gas supplies to Moldova, while Minister Giorgetti detailed pension protections in the newly passed budget. US authorities formalized an extradition request for the Iranian national held at Malpensa, adding complexity to Sala's detention situation.