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Europe urges calm, warns travelers as escalating Israel-Iran tensions rattle markets
Israel launched a large-scale strike on Iranian military and nuclear targets early Friday, prompting swift retaliation from Tehran and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The ripple effects are felt across Europe, where governments are...

This fashion entrepreneur crocheted her own version of Prada's £1,760 raffia bag for £121. Can you tell which is which?
As soon as temperatures rise, French Riviera-inspired basket bags and straw totes swing on to shop shelves and the shoulders of fashion editors and celebrities alike. Prada’s seasonal raffia-effect crochet offering has gained cult status: despite...

Italians say no to Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez wedding: Venice protests against billionaires
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez are all set to tie the knot in a lavish multi-day wedding affair between June 24 and June 26. Contrary to initial reports, the couple will be getting hitched in Venice, Italy. Their...

Generations of Recipes: ‘Our Italian Table” chronicle’s a family’s legacy in food
TRAVERSE CITY — To Andrea Lipuma Brown of Traverse City, life has always been about family and food — and not necessarily in that order. Her grandparents were Italian immigrants who were born and raised in Sicily, bringing their deep-rooted...

Pune’s Ronita Roy Ghosh Appointed Chairperson for ‘Inclusive Economy and Employment’ at G20 Y20 Summit in South Africa
Pune, 14 June 2025: Ronita Roy Ghosh, the India President of the World Chamber for Social Business, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the ‘Inclusive Economy and Employment’ section under the Youth Engagement Platform (Y20) for the upcoming...

Mozambique targets 100T coffee output backed by US$4.6M Italian investment
MOZAMBIQUE – Mozambique is expected to produce nearly 100 tonnes of coffee in 2025 under a strategy supported by a €4 million investment from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), officials announced during the 2025 Coffee...

Ancient Greek City of Finziade in Italy Yields New Fascinating Discoveries
The Greek city of Finziade at the excavation site in Licata, Sicily. Credit: Davide Mauro / CC BY-SA 4.0 The latest Finziade discoveries in Italy have revealed remarkably preserved structures and artifacts, offering rare insight into everyday life...

Italian Day returns to the Drive
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the important cultural festival By: Abigail Streifel, Peak Associate On June 8, Italian Day returns to Commercial Drive! The annual festival celebrates the culture and heritage of Italian Canadians with live...

Albania's women silk makers weave big dreams for ancient trade
Franceska Pjetraj presents silk cocoons by silkworms in the village of Dajc, in the Zadrima region, on May 27, 2025. (Photo by Adnan Beci / AFP) Gjadër, Dajc, Albania: Albanian women have long been famed for their stylish and colourful traditional...

Inside Italy: Why building a bridge to Sicily won’t unite Italians
In this week's Inside Italy newsletter, we look at why the government is so enthusiastic about the Messina Strait bridge project, and why work may begin soon despite the challenges threatening to blow it off course. Inside Italy is our weekly look...

Italian Air Force adds Leonardo M-345 trainer aircraft to fleet
The Italian Air Force has inducted the Leonardo M-345 trainer aircraft into its fleet, strengthening its position in military pilot training. Designated as T-345A, this aircraft replaces the MB-339 (T-339A) in service with the 61st Wing located at...
Market Talk - Friday, June 13
Friday, June 13, 2025 4:31 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a negative day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 338.84 points or -0.89% to 37,834.25 • Shanghai decreased 25.66 points or -0.75% to 3,377.00 • Hang Seng...

‘You look hot,’ she told the Italian stranger. For both of them, it was love at first sight
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: the secret rules of British pubs, what it’s like inside one of Asia’s biggest fish markets, plus lasting love connections that began on trips to Italy and France. Instant attraction It was...

Italian cookie maker makes market-goers an offer they can't resist
Organizers tinker with hours of operation and add live music to the Elmvale Farmers' Market SPRINGWATER — If you’ve got a soft spot for Italian cookies, don’t go anywhere near Abbraccio’s at the Elmvale Farmers’ Market. You’ll end up spending...

Top 10 largest economies in the world in 2025
In today’s fast-changing global economy, the financial situation of countries continues to fluctuate. Yet, some nations have a maintained a long-standing record of economic stability and prominence. Here’s a look at the top 10 countries with the...

Inside the Vatican Bank’s €5.7bn fund and its push for ethical investing
From offices just off St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, Jean-Baptiste Douville de Franssu, a former executive at the money-management firm Invesco, and Gian Franco Mammì watch over €5.7bn at one of the world’s most exclusive banks.It’s a pittance...

Price of Azerbaijani 'Azeri Light' oil rises in international markets
The price of Azerbaijani “Azeri Light” crude oil has seen a notable increase in global markets, according to the latest data, Azernews reports. At the Italian port of Augusta, the CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) price of “Azeri Light” rose by...

We tried the new Italian at Hurworth in the former Otter & Fish
It has even survived the virtual extinction of the animal it was named after, hunted by the nearby Neasham Otterhounds in the polluted River Tees, but which is now rebounding and quite numerous along the banks. The Otter & Fish has been reborn as...

Italian Air Force kicks off M-345 trainer entry to service
The Italian Air Force has officially introduced Leonardo’s M-345 training aircraft into service (Leonardo) BELFAST — The Italian Air Force has formally introduced the Leonardo M-345 aircraft into service, jump starting a new era of basic flight...

The Sussex Squad’s finances go under the microscope in Meghan & Harry - Where Did the Money Go?
Meghan & Harry: Where Did the Money Go? 8.30pm, Channel 5 The Sussex Squad may have largely disappeared from British public life, but they still seem to arouse tabloid fury. Hence, this unnecessary documentary on the exiled couple’s financial...