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Tourism operators report revenue decline across all major visitor sectors this year
Irish Independent
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The revelation came despite indications Ireland was seeing a recovery in the number of North American tourists in June after a worrying decline in numbers between January and May. Major festivals and events such as the Oasis concerts in August are...
Why stop at 100? Italian longevity expert aims to live till 120, and his 4 daily habits might help you too
The Economic Times
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July 23, 2025
Most people dream of hitting 100 with a cake, candles, and maybe a letter from the president. But for world-renowned biogerontologist Dr. Valter Longo, that milestone is just the beginning. The Italian-American scientist and longevity expert has...
France and Italy meet to defend "made in Europe"
FashionNetwork India
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July 23, 2025
By AFP Published July 23, 2025 France's finance minister Eric Lombard and industry minister Marc Ferracci will meet with Italy's business minister Adolfo Urso in Paris on Thursday to seek an "aligned position" on European industry. The two...
Theocracy: Governance by Divine Authority
Programming Insider
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July 28, 2025
is often considered as one of the governing forms of the complex world of the political system, which is a governing state of religious leaders and acts on the behalf of some divine power. In comparison to democracy, monarchy, or autocracy, when...
Iraqi small boat migrant wins appeal to stay in Britain because he's the divorcee of a 'prominent politician'
Daily Mail
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July 23, 2025
An Iraqi migrant who entered the UK illegally by boat has won an appeal after arguing he can't be deported because he's a divorcee. The migrant won the appeal at the immigration court after saying he can't return to Iraq because of a divorce he...
UniCredit drops BPM bid over Italian government opposition; Hayes’ Libor-rigging conviction overturned by top UK court
The Banker
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UniCredit has withdrawn its €10bn takeover offer for smaller rival Banco BPM, citing continued uncertainty over Italy’s “golden power” rules and strong opposition from Giorgia Meloni’s government. The decision comes just days after the European...
Southern Europe battles unrelenting wildfires amid heatwaves
Daily Finland
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A wave of destructive wildfires has swept across Southern Europe in recent days, driven by scorching temperatures, strong winds, and prolonged drought, reported Xinhua. Emergency teams remain on high alert as experts warn of worsening climate...
Procession in New Haven Celebrates Catholic Faith, Italian-American Cultures
Catholic Transcript - Connecticut
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Members of the St. Trofimena Society of St. Michael Church carry a statue of the saint through the Wooster Street neighborhood of New Haven during a procession on her feast day. PHOTO BY JOE PISANI Story by Joe Pisani Several hundred...
UniCredit withdraws offer to buy rival Banco BPM, blaming Italy’s government
Fortune
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UniCredit, Italy’s second-largest bank, said Tuesday it was withdrawing its offer for its smaller rival Banco BPM, blaming the “golden power” restrictions exercised by the government. “The Board of UniCredit announces the withdrawal of its offer...
‘I was in prison’: Italian evangelicals honour refugees in Milan
Evangelical Focus
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July 23, 2025
The Italian Evangelical Alliance (AEI), along with the OASI ministry and the SDV church, recently organised an event at the Sorgente di Vita church in Milano, to reflect on the reality of imprisonment faced by refugees. The theme of the event, I...
Prince William puts summer break on hold for the Lionesses: FA president set to jet into Switzerland to roar on Sarina Wiegman's side in Sunday's final - two years on from backlash for missing World Cup defeat by Spain
Daily Mail
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July 23, 2025
Prince William will be in attendance for the Lionesses' huge Euros final this Sunday - two years after criticism for not watching them in the World Cup showpiece. He took to social media after England staged a thrilling late comeback against Italy...
Bulgaria Is among Countries in Europe with Richest Cultural Heritage, alongside Italy and Greece, Says Deputy Minister of Culture
Bulgarian News Agency
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On the occasion of an exhibition dedicated to the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee under the Bulgarian Presidency, Deputy Minister of Culture Todor Chobanov told BTA on Wednesday that Bulgaria is one of the countries in Europe...
In Austria, elderly Italian man was convicted of sexual offense against minor Ukrainian refugee
Ukrinform
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July 23, 2025
In Austria, the Korneuburg Regional Court sentenced a 73-year-old Italian man to eight years in prison for a serious sexual offense against a minor refugee from Ukraine, whose family he had helped flee the war. Ukrinform reported, citing APA, that...
HGTV Is Looking To Become Sexier As Property Crisis Hits Cable Television
Deadline
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July 28, 2025
HGTV is in need of its own refresh. Falling linear ratings, the rising cost of materials needed for home renovations, the threat of further price hikes due to President Trump’s tariffs and the rise of the DIY TikTokers have all hit the Warner...
Across the Brenner Pass at night with the MAN eTruck
Foundry-Planet.com
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• MAN and Dettendorfer demonstrate emission-free night-time logistics across the Brenner Pass in a pilot project • Four-week trial run with the MAN eTruck between Raubling and Bolzano – eTruck benefits from exemption from night-time driving ban •...
Warner Music Italy signs superstar Milan-based DJ and producer MACE
Music Business Worldwide
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July 23, 2025
Warner Music Italy has signed Simone Benussi, the Milan-based producer known professionally as MACE, as the label expands its presence in Italy’s hip-hop market. MACE has produced tracks for Italian rappers including Fabri Fibra, Gemitaiz, Gué,...
‘Sport Changes Everything’ – Brazilians Building Palestinian Solidarity
The Palestine Chronicle
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July 28, 2025
Representing Brazil, the president of São Paulo's Independente fan club, Matheus Marcelo, visited Palestine. (Photo: supplied) By Enrico Di Gregorio Fans from Independente, a supporters group from São Paulo FC, visited refugee camps and sports...
Italy's Eni Keen to Invest US$10bn in East Kalimantan's Natural Gas Fields
Tempo.co
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July 20, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Samarinda - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said the Italian-based company Eni is seeking to invest in East Kalimantan with investments worth US$10 billion, or Rp150 trillion. "Eni is interested in investing in...
Tourist trap or worth it? These are the world’s best things to do, says Tripadvisor
AOL
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When building out their itinerary, travelers first turn to the destination's top attractions – but sometimes it can be hard to know what's a must-do or tourist trap. To help travelers determine what's worth adding to their upcoming travel plans –...
Former Italian PM: A win-win future for China, Europe
China Daily Global
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"We have often been good friends. If we start to think what's in our interest to do, what's our win-win policy, we can do a lot," said former Italian prime minister Romano Prodi, highlighting the potential for deeper cooperation between China and...