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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,...

My dream Italian beach holiday turned into complete chaos - I was so overwhelmed by tourists I had to HIDE
By ALESIA FIDDLER Published: 05:43 EDT, 31 July 2025 | Updated: 05:43 EDT, 31 July 2025 A woman's dream Italian beach holiday turned into 'complete chaos' as she was left cramped next to other tourists. Regina Simmons, 38, headed on a ten-hour...

We flew out for our dream holiday to Italy… only to arrive at the hotel ONE YEAR early after devastating booking mistake
FOUR British sisters have been left scrambling to find a place to stay after a booking blunder left them arriving at their hotel a year early. Nicole Collings and her siblings jetted off on a dream holiday to Italy hoping to celebrate the...

Moldovans who have worked in Italy can apply for a pension starting from September 1
0 Moldovan citizens who work or have worked legally in Italy will be able to apply for pensions and other social benefits, starting from September 1, according to the Moldovan-Italian Agreement on Social Security. The document allows for the...

Italy: Over 700 doctors, nurses join hunger strike to protest starvation in Gaza
More than 700 doctors, nurses and healthcare workers in the Tuscan region of central Italy have launched a symbolic hunger strike in protest of what they describe as genocide and the deliberate starvation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip....

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...

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...

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...

'I left rat race and moved my family to Italy – people ask me if I regret it'
On a typical day, which may involve schedules, work stress, and other commitments, you may wonder what it would be like to give it all up to live a different, calmer life, even if just for a short while. You may pine to move to a new city, or swap...
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...

Friendly: AS Monaco edges past Torino in first of two matches vs the Italians
AS Monaco opened their two-legged series against Torino with a clinical 3-1 victory to extend their unbeaten run to begin pre-season. This latest success, their fourth in this preparation phase, was achieved under the eyes of President Dmitry...

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...

Country pub closes as renovation work begins ahead of Pesto Italian makeover
As previously reported, Walton Arms, on Old Chester Road in Walton, will become a Pesto Italian restaurant. Dating back to the 19th century, with its mock Tudor-style frontage, the building is undergoing a significant transformation, with work...

Woman found in 'dishevelled' state in Italy after disappearing from Ireland
Police have launched an investigation after a woman turned up on an Italian island - after vanishing from Ireland. The woman was found dishevelled and disoriented in a train station in Sicily in recent days following her disappearance in Ireland...

Mum lashes out at chaotic Italian resort, says it's not as portrayed on TikTok
A holidaymaker has recounted her "complete chaos" experience in an Italian coastal gem, which she found to be "shoulder to shoulder" with tourists. Regina Simmons, 38, was thrilled about her trip to Positano, Italy, enticed by the "amazing views"...

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:...

E-Collecting Brings New Lease Of Life To Italian Democracy
(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Italy is experiencing a surge in grassroots democracy, with over 100 national initiatives and referendums launched in just four years. The revival is anchored on a state-run digital signature collection system and powered by...

Date confirmed for new travel entry requirements for Brits heading to Spain, Greece and Italy
UK holidaymakers jetting off to Spain, Greece and Italy - along with other countries in the Schengen zone - are set to face new entry requirements in just a few months. Yesterday (July 30), The European Commission confirmed the launch date of its...

Zenith Energy (ASX:ZEN) Expands Solar Portfolio with Italian Acquisition
Highlights,Zenith Energy acquires a fully permitted solar project in southern Italy through WESOLAR,Project strategically located near key infrastructure for seamless integration,Company eyes broader European solar capacity as part of long-term...

Jack P. Shepherd and his bikini-clad wife Hanni Treweek take a day trip to explore Pompeii as they share a glimpse of their Italian honeymoon
Jack P. Shepherd and his wife Hanni Treweek shared a glimpse of their Italian honeymoon on Instagram on Wednesday as they ventured out to explore Pompeii. The actor, 37, and his partner Hanni, 35, tied the knot at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday,...