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Italian actress Claudia Cardinale and European cinema of the 1960s
Italian actress Claudia Cardinale died September 23 at her home in France. Cardinale was one of the most prominent performers of the 1960s and 1970s, in Italian and European cinema above all. For her beauty, intelligence and personal strength, she...

Giorgia Meloni’s strategy for supercharging Italian tourism in 2026 and beyond
At the global World Travel & Tourism Council Summit in Rome, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Tourism Minister, Daniela Santanchè, shared their plans for turning tourism into a year-round economic engine. Robbie Hodges reports Italy: land...

Italian hosiery district marks centenary
The Italian hosiery district has recently marked a century of manufacturing excellence, celebrating 100 years of craftsmanship, innovation, and international recognition. With around 10,000 employees and 92 companies, the district generates more...
Documentary ‘Mijaín’ on Cuban Olympic Champion Presented in Italy
Guantanamo.- The Embassy of Cuba in Italy hosted the screening of a documentary about the life of Cuban Greco-Roman wrestler and five-time Olympic champion Mijaín López, who is considered a living legend of world sports. At the presentation of the...

Batavia's Gavin Bayliff aims for FIA world karting title in Italy
Gavin Bayliff, a go-kart racer from Batavia, Ohio, is preparing to compete in the FIA Karting World Championship in Franciacorta, Italy, aiming to bring home a victory for the United States against more than 100 top-level drivers from around the...

Italy’s Brandart, Leader in Luxury Packaging, Wants to Own the Visual Merchandising and Retail Event Space
MILAN — Italy-based Brandart is in the midst of a transformation. The Lombardy-based firm, known around the fashion world as a leader in premium packaging, now aims to become a global one-stop platform that integrates creativity and innovation...

UK, Philippines and Italy Appoint New Ambassadors to Togo
Togo received three new ambassadors from the United Kingdom, the Philippines and Italy on October 8, 2025. The UK plans to expand trade and investment in finance, maritime logistics and infrastructure. The Philippines and Italy aim to boost...

Katie Taylor issues career update after dropping major hint
Katie Taylor celebrates(Image: (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Netflix)) Katie Taylor seems poised to continue her boxing career after hinting at a major reveal on her social media platforms. The fighter hasn't stepped into the ring since...

Sean Connery's message to Jack Charlton before Ireland played Italy at USA '94
Late James Bond star Sean Connery had several ties to Ireland(Image: PA) Following the heartbreaking loss of acting titan Sean Connery in 2020, numerous tributes have poured in for the silver screen legend. Connery's son, Jason, shared that his...
Italian legend De Gennaro announces international retirement following world title
Just over a month after Italy’s victory at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship, star libero Monica De Gennaro announced that the dramatic five-set battle against Türkiye that gave her country its second world title was the last...

Former Tottenham supremo expected to agree to new job at Serie A club
Former Tottenham Hotspur chief football officer Scott Munn is closing in on a new role at Serie A side Parma, according to reports in Italy. football.london reported back in June that the Australian had been placed on gardening leave by Spurs...

Thomas Tuchel ‘Not Enjoying England Job’ and Tipped For Shock Premier League Return
In replacing Gareth Southgate at the helm of England, the Football Association (FA) have entrusted Thomas Tuchel – who became the third non-Englishman to take on the role – to win the 2026 World Cup next summer. That said, Chelsea...
I left my career in Atlanta, went to pastry school, and moved to the South of France. I'm finally at peace here.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dawn Belisle, a 56-year-old who moved from Atlanta to Nice, France, in 2022. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. I'm an attorney from Atlanta and have practiced for three...

As Hollywood Jobs Plummet, Female Filmmakers Get Even More Creative
By Natalie Simpson Survive till 25 was the mantra. Filmmakers and entertainers who had been thrown out of work first by Covid, then by the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, were hoping this year would mark a return to normal. In hindsight, the...

Aged 36: Italian cycling star Viviani to retire
Italian Elia Viviani, an Olympic gold medallist and winner of stages on all three Grand Tours, announced Friday his retirement from professional cycling aged 36. "2010-2025 were 16 fantastic years. They flew by, but I had fun and achieved...

Italy’s business elite urge Meloni to act faster on economic reforms
Three years into her premiership, Giorgia Meloni has defied expectations when she was elected by holding together one of Italy’s most stable governments in recent memory. Over roughly the past decade, Italy has had six governments, meaning about...
JOB FINISHED: Blevins becomes first American male World Cup title winner since ‘91
Vermette, Blunk, Amos also had strong performances in Lake Placid, New York Durango's Christopher Blevins crosses the finish line victorious at the ninth round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Lake Placid, New York, on Friday. (Photo by Piper...

Estonia vs Italy Prediction and Betting Tips | October 11th 2025
Italy return to action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on Estonia at the A. Le Coq Arena on Saturday. Having lost each of their last eight meetings, Jurgen Henn’s will head into the weekend looking to get one over the Azzurri...

Headteachers recognise challenges after reports of private pupil Italy exodus
Responding to the claim that Britain is set to lose its status as the private school capital of Europe, several headteachers have said the sector is in a difficult space but their organisations remain strong. Earlier this week The Telegraph...

Italian building materials giant to create 100 jobs in Derbyshire
Italian construction materials manufacturer Fassa Bortolo has announced plans to open a new factory at New Stanton Park near Ilkeston, Derbyshire, creating around 100 skilled jobs. The family-owned company, which has its headquarters in Italy and...