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Italy Explores Turning Sicily Bridge into NATO-Linked Military Project
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy's government is considering reclassifying the much-debated €13.5 (around $14B) billion bridge connecting the mainland to Sicily as a strategic military project, aimed at meeting NATO’s ambitious defense spending target of 5% of GDP...
Italian Food First Date Tips: David Spallina of Pane Vino on the Avenue Shares Dining Advice in HelloNation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What do many diners get wrong when choosing Italian food for a first date? David Spallina of Pane Vino on the Avenue answers this question in a thoughtful HelloNation article that explores how...
Italy Faces Deadly Floods, Heatwave
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy is currently enduring a severe spell of extreme weather conditions, as intense flooding and an oppressive heatwave have led to the deaths of two individuals and triggered warnings across multiple regions, according to local press...
Italy Weighs Military Status for Sicily Bridge
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy's administration is reportedly exploring the idea of designating a long-planned EURO13.5 billion (roughly USD14 billion) bridge project to Sicily as a military initiative. This reclassification could assist the country in achieving...
Blast at Gas Station in Italy Leaves Over Forty Wounded
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful explosion at a gas station in eastern Rome early Friday morning has left 45 people injured, including emergency personnel, according to media reports. The blast, which occurred at a station on Via Gordiani in the city's...
Italian expert states potential of sustainable development between Italy, China
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite mounting climate and economic hurdles, there remains significant room for enhanced cooperation between China and Italy in the realm of sustainable development, according to an Italian academic. "China's competitive advantage in...
Italian economist emphasizes importance of WHO
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) An Italian economics expert emphasized the importance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the key platform for resolving ongoing global tariff disputes initiated by the United States. Mario Tirelli, economics professor at the...
Pope Leo, Italy’s Meloni Hold Key Talks on Gaza, Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed key global crises, including the escalating humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, during their inaugural face-to-face meeting on Wednesday....
Pope Leo, Italian Premier Address Global Crises
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened on Wednesday to deliberate on the pressing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict during their inaugural official encounter. The pontiff welcomed...
Global Immigration Partners Sees Surge in Italy Elective Residency Visa Applications This Summer
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Global Immigration Partners Sees Surge in Italy Elective Residency Visa Applications This Summer ROME, ITALY, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Immigration Partners, a Legal 500-ranked immigration law firm headquartered in Washington,...
New Name, Same Flame: FRANKIE’S Pizzeria Italiano Heats Up East Hampton
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Co-Located with Drai’s East Hampton on Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton, FRANKIE’S features a chic yet inviting setting, serving traditional Italian favorites such as Chicken...
When Technology Flies with a Heart: DFS AI Takes Off from Sardinia to Watch Over the Mediterranean
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Born in Sardinia, ready for the world. A custom AI-powered drone that thinks, decides, and acts. The future of emergency response is airborne. MILANO, MI, ITALY, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a time when climate threats are growing...
Severe Heatwave Claims Two Lives in Italy
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy is being struck by a brutal wave of extreme weather, with deadly flooding and intense heatwaves claiming two lives and sparking urgent weather warnings, according to local reports on Tuesday. In the northwestern Piedmont region, a...
Italian PM states NATO remains backbone of European defense
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated on Tuesday that NATO should continue to serve as the foundation of Europe’s defense strategy, cautioning against establishing a separate European military structure. Speaking to the national...
Expert Says Italy, China Could Lead Sustainable Growth
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite ongoing global climate and economic challenges, significant opportunities exist for China and Italy to join forces on sustainable development, according to an Italian expert. In an interview with a news outlet on Thursday, Andrea...
EIB Reaches Deal with Italy to Bolster Defense
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Investment Bank (EIB) revealed on Thursday that it has formalized a strategic agreement with Italy to supply EURO107.5 million (USD126 million) in financing aimed at enhancing the nation’s defense and security capabilities....
Italy Urges NATO to Engage with Global South
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized on Friday the necessity for NATO to evolve in response to shifting global dynamics. Speaking to a news agency, Crosetto stated, “If NATO was born to guarantee peace and mutual defense,...
AMY HITCHINSON SELECTED AS TOP FOUNDER & CEO OF THE YEAR BY IAOTP
EIN Presswire
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July 13, 2025
Amy Hitchinson will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amy Hitchinson was recently selected as Top...
EIB Pledges USD126M to Enhance Italy’s Defense Capabilities
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced on Thursday a strategic financing deal with Italy worth €107.5 million ($126 million) aimed at enhancing the country’s defense and security capabilities. “The EIB financing will contribute to...
Italian Defense Chief Predicts Iranian Retaliation
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A potent Iranian retaliation against American assets now appears exceedingly probable, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto cautioned on Sunday. During an interview with a broadcaster, Crosetto explained that the United States’...