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Monday, September 1, 2025 |
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Italian swimmers detained in Singapore over theft allegation after the World Championships
Benedetta Pilato and Chiara Tarantino were held at the airport on suspicion of theft; the matter was clarified, but the Swimming Federation may still take action.
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Massive Dior heist in Florence: €200,000 in luxury goods stolen
Thieves broke into the Via Strozzi boutique overnight through a neighboring building; investigators suspect a coordinated, multi-person operation.
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FS envisions high-speed “European metro” linking major cities
FS plans a European rail network as an alternative to air travel, with faster connections between Paris, Milan, Rome, and Berlin through cross-border cooperation.
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Italian cheeses stuck in U.S. customs warehouses amid improperly applied tariffs
Double taxation by some American customs offices violates EU–U.S. trade agreements, leaving shipments of Italian cheese stranded while producers await clarification.
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Roots tourism: new issue of Italea’s magazine out now
The latest edition explores trends in roots travel, shares itineraries across Italy, and highlights stories of Italian emigrants reconnecting with their roots.
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Louis Vuitton funds restoration of historic Milan fountain
The Fontana del Verziere in Piazza Fontana, dating back to 1782, will be fully restored thanks to a donation from the luxury brand, including cleaning, conservation, and pavement work.
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Italian soccer tops €1.5 billion in state contributions in 2022
Taxes, social security, and betting revenues push soccer’s contributions to record levels, benefiting the wider sports sector.
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Italian food brands see rapid growth, now worth $16.8 billion
From Barilla to Beretta, Made in Italy companies are rising faster than ever, with Italy ranking fourth globally in the latest Brand Finance Top 100 Food & Drink 2025.
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La Piadineria debuts in New York with 30 varieties of piadina
Italy’s fastest-growing fast-casual chain, operating in 18 regions with 481 stores, serves freshly made piadinas daily using ingredients sourced from Italian suppliers.
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The Pope meets Diane Foley, mother of journalist killed by ISIS
Pope Leo XIV held a private audience with Diane Foley, who shared her story and the legacy of her son James W. Foley, emphasizing the need for peace and hope in the world.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake shakes Italy’s Campi Flegrei
Seismic swarm continues near Naples as Italy’s geophysics institute reports dozens of minor tremors in one of Europe’s most active volcanic zones.
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Italian Red Cross brings 17-year-old Yassine to Italy from Gaza
Yassine, wounded in the leg, is transferred to Bologna as part of a humanitarian effort amid escalating violence in Gaza.
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Italy rejects French claims of “fiscal dumping”
Palazzo Chigi calls François Bayrou’s accusations “totally unfounded” as tensions rise between Rome and Paris over taxation and EU policies.
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Fabrizio Romano confirms: Donnarumma to Manchester City, done deal
The Italian goalkeeper’s long-term move from PSG is finalized after Éderson’s transfer to Fenerbahçe.
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