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Starboard debuts luxury offerings onboard new Ritz-Carlton Yacht
Starboard Luxury, the luxury division of Starboard Group, in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has debuted dedicated retail spaces for Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and Piaget aboard the fleet’s newest yacht, Luminara. These...

Health Ministry signs 11 security agreements in healthcare with European partners - Liashko
The Ministry of Health has signed 11 security agreements in the field of healthcare with European partners. As reported by Minister of Health Viktor Liashko on his Facebook page, agreements have now been signed with Latvia, Sweden, Finland,...

Why France and Italy Are Snubbing Trump's NATO Weapon Plan
"It's a very big deal we've made," President Donald Trump remarked in front of the world's cameras on Monday, sitting next to NATO's chief, Mark Rutte, in the Oval Office. "Mr. President, dear Donald, this is really big," Rutte said. Trump on...

Italy and Greece sound the alarm over Libya. But allies aren’t rushing to help.
Athens has also sent two warships to conduct patrols off Libya in response to the migration surge and its strategic concerns that its archrival, Turkey, is working with the Libyans to carve up the Mediterranean into maritime zones for energy...

President of Ukraine meets with President of Italy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella. The Ukrainian leader noted that this meeting reaffirmed the sincere friendship and mutual respect between the peoples of Ukraine and...

France, Italy Opt Out of NATO-Led Plan to Buy US Weapons for Ukraine
France and Italy have declined to participate in a new NATO initiative to supply US-made weapons for Ukraine, including air defense systems, financed by European allies. The move does not mean a withdrawal of support for Kyiv, French government...

With many angry over Italian flag's removal from Newton street, 1 uses spray paint
Anger is continuing to brew in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newton, Massachusetts, after the city removed the Italian flag from the lane lines of a street. Residents on Adams Street woke up recently to find the green, white and red stripes, which...

ATP Finals will remain in Turin through 2026 but political issues threaten future editions
TURIN, Italy (AP) — The ATP Finals will remain in Turin at least through 2026, the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation announced Thursday — although political issues could affect whether the tournament stays in Italy beyond then. ATP chairman...
22 British trade union heads oppose prosecution of Stop the War Coalition leaders, but make no call to mobilise against Starmer government
The statement issued July 15 by 22 trade union general secretaries opposing the charges against officers of the Stop the War Coalition (STWC) is purely for the record. Signatories include Paul Nowak (Trades Union Congress), Christina McAnea...
PN-led Government wants to dismantle cash rebate and destroy the film industry, PL says
The Labour Party has said that a PN-led government "shall dismantle the cash rebate, and destroy the film service industry in our country." "This would result in the loss of thousands of jobs of people that directly, and indirectly, earn their...

Brown: Surprised by the “timing” of Horner’s firing
McLaren CEO Zak Brown admitted that while he was not surprised by the firing of Christian Horner from his role at the helm of Red Bull Racing, he was surprised by its timing. Horner was sacked days after the 2025 British Grand Prix in Silverstone,...

Privitera, 19, dies after crash at Italian race
Italian junior cyclist Samuele Privitera has died aged 19 after a fall during the opening stage of the Giro della Valle d'Aosta in north west Italy. The Italian Cycling Federation (FCI) said circumstances around the incident were "still unclear"...

World’s strongest passport 2025 revealed: Singapore is the strongest, India jumps eight spots to…
In the realm of global travel, the power of a passport often determines the freedom of movement a citizen enjoys across borders. The Henley Passport Index 2025, provides a comprehensive snapshot of global mobility, ranking countries based on the...

Maharashtra: Team of Italian Fashion House ‘Prada’ Arrives in Kolhapur to Learn and Explore Legacy of ‘Kolhapuri Chappals’ (Watch Video)
Mumbai, July 16: A team from the Italian fashion house Prada arrived in Kolhapur to learn about the history and craftsmanship behind the iconic Kolhapuri chappals. The Prada team visited Kolhapur and met the artisans and shopkeepers to know more...

Julia Roberts, Jude Law to feature at star-packed Venice Film Festival
US megastar Julia Roberts is to make her debut at the Venice Film Festival this year, which will also feature Jude Law playing Russian leader Vladimir Putin and a hard-hitting film about Gaza. Roberts is one of many A-listers set to appear at the...

Agreement allows San Diego to clear homeless encampments along downtown freeways
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – An agreement with Caltrans will give City of San Diego crews access to clean up homeless encampments located along freeways in the downtown area, Mayor Todd Gloria’s office announced Tuesday. Under the arrangement with the...

Pearson Advances English Language Assessment With Enhanced PTE And New Express Test
(MENAFN- NewsVoir) Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces updates to its English language testing portfolio. These include enhancements to the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and the launch of the Pearson...

Greece pushing for stricter EU-wide policies in dealing with migrants
Greece is pushing for stricter EU-wide policies in dealing with migration, media reports said Tuesday, Anadolu reports. “The EU needs to prioritize deportations and create pre-departure holding centers outside the bloc if it wants to curb migrant...

Tragic Death of Young Cyclist Samuele Privitera Shakes Italian Sports Community
MILANO, Italy — Samuele Privitera, a 19-year-old cyclist from Imperia, died on Wednesday night after sustaining severe injuries from a crash during the first stage of the 61st Giro Ciclistico della Valle d’Aosta-Mont Blanc. The incident occurred...

Pope to Italian trade unions: Promote peaceful societies that serve humanity
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to the 20th National Congress of the Italian Confederation of Workers' Trade Unions, and invites them to "promote peaceful societies in the service of human development." By Vatican News It is necessary “to promote a...