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Banking’s Mediterranean Deal Flurry Widens With Banco Novo Sale

Mint · June 14, 2025

(Bloomberg) -- The wave of bank acquisitions washing over Southern Europe has reached Portugal. On Friday, Lone Star agreed to sell its 75% stake in the country’s fourth-largest lender, Novo Banco SA, to the French banking group BPCE SA in what...

South Africa stock loses $3.7b as foreign investors withdraw from its market

Business Insider Africa · June 14, 2025

A Reuters report noted that the recent withdrawal, amounting to nearly double the $1.9 billion in outflows recorded from 2023 to early 2024, underscores increasing investor hesitation towards stocks listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE),...

Couple Invests Over $750K into an Abandoned 21,500-Square-Foot, 16th-Century Italian Palace in Surprising Condition (Exclusive)

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW One couple bought a stunning Italian palace for just over $750,000, half the original asking price They are renovating the property into a "cozy" space where they can stay long-term, despite its staggering size Jordan Kamelleri and...

Eataly brings authentic Italian experiences to South Florida

Islander News - Florida ·

A slice of Italy opened this week South Florida when the latest Eataly opened in Aventura, and is all “about eating Italian food, living the Italian way.” Contrary to what many perceive Eataly to be, the 30,000 square feet store it’s so much more...

UN warns of unprecedented global decline in fertility rates as financial pressures and work-life balance issues take toll

The Indian Express · June 14, 2025

A new report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has found that people across the world are having fewer children than they want often due to rising costs and lack of time.In a survey of 14,000 people across 14 countries, one in five...

This Town In The Outer Banks Is So Pretty It Almost Doesn't Seem Real

Southern Living ·

The Outer Banks are a string of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina that run 120 miles from the Virginia border to Ocracoke Island. A popular vacation destination, Southerners can’t get enough of this area’s natural beauty, laidback...

Italians say no to Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez wedding: Venice protests against billionaires

Financial Express ·

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...

The “religious tax” in Italy: explanation and why it has become a recent Church-State issue

Zenit · June 14, 2025

Massimo Introvigne (ZENIT News – Bitter Winter / Rome, 06.14.2025).- On June 3, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, President of the Italian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, criticized a modification to Article 47 of Law 22/85, which governs Italy’s financial...

Review: It’s a ‘Si’ from me for ASK Italian in Preston City Centre

Blog Preston · June 14, 2025

ASK Italian Menu, more lemons and my shadow My chicken was mouthwatering and tender, an excellent choice. It came with two dips, one a bit too spicy, the other a really tasty, spot-on mayo. Sarah thought the mushrooms were nice, though a little...

China-US: When giants talk trade

CGTN · June 14, 2025

29:02 It's been a rocky year for relations between the world's two largest economies. But after a meeting between China and the U.S. in London this week, Chinese vice Premier He Lifeng praised the "notable progress in addressing each other's trade...

Italian Day returns to the Drive

Peak · June 13, 2025

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...

Italian Air Force adds Leonardo M-345 trainer aircraft to fleet

Airforce Technology · June 13, 2025

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

myMotherLode - California ·

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...

Italian cookie maker makes market-goers an offer they can't resist

Barrie Today · June 13, 2025

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...

The Invisible Side of Reconstruction: How EU Sanctions on Russia are Impacting Businesses in Ukraine

Kyiv Post · June 14, 2025

While public opinion across Europe views the reconstruction of Ukraine through a lens of solidarity, the business world faces a far more technical and complex reality: sanctions. On June 10, the Italian Trade Agency in Kyiv organized a webinar...

Europe urges calm, warns travelers as escalating Israel-Iran tensions rattle markets

Macau Business · June 14, 2025

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...

Merchant from Malabar: Unraveling mystery in Kerala’s spice trade

Financial Express ·

Francis Itty Cora is longing to visit Kerala, a land entwined in memory as a link in his family legacy. An American military veteran, Cora has set his mind on the journey after stumbling upon a website that claims to rejuvenate the mind and body...

Italian Air Force kicks off M-345 trainer entry to service

Breaking Defense · June 13, 2025

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...

This fashion entrepreneur crocheted her own version of Prada's £1,760 raffia bag for £121. Can you tell which is which?

Daily Mail · June 14, 2025

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...

Bank of Italy confirms GDP forecasts, +0.6% in 2025

ANSA · June 13, 2025

The Bank of Italy on Friday confirmed its GDP estimate released in April: +0.6% in 2025, +0.8% in 2026 and +0.7 in 2027, driven mainly by the recovery in consumption. The increase in tariffs and uncertainty will instead penalize investments and...