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Jessica Alves, 42, finds love with 'charming' German engineer after meeting on a plane as they enjoy romantic Italian boat ride
Jessica Alves has found love with a German engineer and have been going from strength to strength after the pair met on a plane in December. The Brazilian TV star, 42, was swept off her feet when the engineer sat next to her on the flight to join...

OCCAR delivers the 10th FREMM frigate to the Italian Navy
Italian Navy (Marina Militare) takes delivery of her 10th FREMM frigate ‘Emilio Bianchi’ in a ceremony taking place at La Spezia, Italy. OCCAR press release OCCAR has officially delivered the 10th Italian FREMM frigate, the “Emilio Bianchi” to the...
Festa Italiana demo brings 'a taste of home' to Rockford
Eric A. Johnson Polly Matranga Happach and Lorie Parker-Weinrich will demonstrate traditional cannoli-making at Festa Italiana in Rockford, Illinois. The demonstration will feature the Matranga family's authentic Sicilian cannoli recipe,...

A Guide On How To Dress For Your Italian Summer Getaway
Mazzaro beach and Isola Bella, Taormina, Sicily, Italy. De Agostini via Getty Images Step through the doors of Il Gattopardo in Mayfair, and you’re instantly transported to the sun-drenched terraces of Italy. The restaurant’s sophisticated...

From Vietnam to Italy: Erasmus+ strengthens collaborative learning across borders
This two-way exchange enabled participants from both institutions to engage deeply across cultural and disciplinary boundaries. In the first phase, the mobility scheme brought IED staff and students to Ho Chi Minh City, where they joined RMIT...
Disbarred advocate pleads guilty to soliciting a R5 million bribe from Italian businessman
Disbarred senior advocate Seth Nthai has been convicted and sentenced by the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg to a hefty fine after pleading guilty to corruption charges. Nthai admitted to soliciting a R5 million bribe from Italian businessman...

Tata Motors to acquire Italian truck maker Iveco in Rs 38,240-cr deal
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Tata Motors on Wednesday said it will acquire Italian commercial vehicle maker Iveco Group, excluding its defence business, for euro 3.8 billion (nearly Rs 38,240 crore) in a deal which is set to be the Indian automaker’s...

Tata Motors to acquire Italian firm Iveco Group NV in Rs 38,240-cr deal
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Tata Motors on Wednesday said its board has approved a proposal to acquire Italian firm Iveco Group NV in a deal pegged at around 3.8 billion euros (nearly Rs 38,240 crore). The executive committee of the company’s board...

Italian Fest to celebrate area heritage Aug. 9
Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo The rich heritage and flavors of Italy will be on display at the 18th-annual Italian Fest on Saturday, Aug. 9, in downtown Iron Mountain. The event, hosted by the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority with...

Columbia arts nonprofit moving into historic home near North Main
ONE Columbia for the Arts is moving into the city-owned Historic Ensor Keenan House off Monticello Road. By Zoe Nicholson/Staff COLUMBIA — ONE Columbia for Arts and Culture, a city-funded arts nonprofit, is moving from its longtime digs on Duke...

Why you should always choose a licensed travel agent in Italy
As you dream about your next Italian holiday—whether it’s a walk through the vineyards of Tuscany, a gondola ride in Venice or exploring hidden villages off the beaten track—there’s one important choice that can shape your entire experience:...

Renowned artist revitalizing sculptures at Kingwood Center Gardens
Kingwood's historic statues are getting a fresh new look. Designed by notable landscape architects Pitkin and Mott, the gardens showcase the handcrafted style of the Arts and Crafts architectural movement. Built in 1926 alongside Kingwood Hall,...

Mediterraneo and Kamloops Artisan Bazaar all about real ingredients and community (StandOUT)
Photo: Contributed Francesco Oliva hard at work. Nestled in the heart of Kamloops, Mediterraneo isn’t just another catering service. It’s a love letter to Mediterranean hospitality, artisan food and the power of community. Owned and operated by...
Germany and Italy Block EU Proposal to Restrict Israeli Access to Horizon Innovation Fund
40A European Commission proposal to partially suspend Israel’s participation in the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme has failed to achieve the required qualified majority among EU member states, following opposition or hesitation...

Barbie Fashion Designers Killed in Car Accident in Italy
A memorial is planned for Friday for the fashion designer Mario Paglino and the graphic art director Gianni Grossi, who created Magia2000 and who have been killed in a car accident in Italy. The tribute will be held at the Basilica of San...

An ultra-sleazy guide to B-movies, by London’s Nickel Cinema
Dom Hicks is on a mission – a rather strange and lurid one. The founder of ‘London’s Wildest Grindhouse Cinema’ has spent years bellyaching about the evisceration of culture he feels is plaguing the capital. “It’s fucked,” he says. “London’s got...

Lucy MacGillis captures the soul of Umbria and Procida in new works
LENOX — For 25 years, painter Lucy MacGillis has immersed herself in the landscapes of Umbria, Italy, exploring the region’s layers of history and depth that continue to both nurture and elude her. Her work, she says, is an attempt to capture the...

MUNNYCAT’s artistic pursuits lead to vinyl release
MUNNYCAT embraces the past and the present with “till death do us art.” Khaled Tabbara and Katianne Timko-Tabbara have been making music, together or apart, for decades, but “till death do us art” is the first release for either of them on vinyl,...

Ladakh’s Quest For Identity Of Its Pashmina Wool Gets Helping Hand From Cooperative Society
Leh, Jul 31: For the people of Ladakh, Pashmina wool is more than just a product—it’s a symbol of identity and a major engine for economic prosperity. Though Ladakh is the sole region in India that produces this prized wool, its people are still...

Egypt, Italy Hold Meeting on Military Collaboration, Gaza Ceasefire Efforts
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held a crucial meeting on Wednesday with Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto in Cairo, where both leaders prioritized expanding military collaboration and advancing ceasefire negotiations for...