Marco Borella, a beekeeper, was fined 430 euros at a market in Desio, Italy, for displaying a Pro-Palestine banner reading 'Stop bombing Gaza, Stop Genocide.' Authorities regarded this as 'unauthorized political propaganda,' invoking a broad regulation about road and vehicle advertising. Borella disputes the fine, arguing that the banner is a message of peace, and plans to appeal the penalty. The incident has sparked debates on freedom of expression, with Democratic Party officials calling the fine an infringement of personal liberties. Borella has decided to cease displaying the banner to avoid further fines.