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OCCAR delivers the 10th FREMM frigate to the Italian Navy
Italian Navy (Marina Militare) takes delivery of her 10th FREMM frigate ‘Emilio Bianchi’ in a ceremony taking place at La Spezia, Italy. OCCAR press release OCCAR has officially delivered the 10th Italian FREMM frigate, the “Emilio Bianchi” to the...

Transfer news live: Man United hold Sesko talks, Eze keen on Arsenal, Liverpool’s Isak agreement
Man Utd told Ollie Watkins is 'not for sale' after initial approach Manchester United have been firmly rebuffed by Aston Villa after an informal inquiry over a possible move for Ollie Watkins. United made the inquiry on Thursday evening but were...
Disbarred advocate pleads guilty to soliciting a R5 million bribe from Italian businessman
Disbarred senior advocate Seth Nthai has been convicted and sentenced by the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg to a hefty fine after pleading guilty to corruption charges. Nthai admitted to soliciting a R5 million bribe from Italian businessman...

Italy: Over 700 doctors, nurses join hunger strike to protest starvation in Gaza
More than 700 doctors, nurses and healthcare workers in the Tuscan region of central Italy have launched a symbolic hunger strike in protest of what they describe as genocide and the deliberate starvation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip....

Moldovans who have worked in Italy can apply for a pension starting from September 1
0 Moldovan citizens who work or have worked legally in Italy will be able to apply for pensions and other social benefits, starting from September 1, according to the Moldovan-Italian Agreement on Social Security. The document allows for the...

Tata Motors to acquire Italian firm Iveco Group NV in Rs 38,240-cr deal
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Tata Motors on Wednesday said its board has approved a proposal to acquire Italian firm Iveco Group NV in a deal pegged at around 3.8 billion euros (nearly Rs 38,240 crore). The executive committee of the company’s board...

Tata Motors to acquire Italian truck maker Iveco in Rs 38,240-cr deal
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Tata Motors on Wednesday said it will acquire Italian commercial vehicle maker Iveco Group, excluding its defence business, for euro 3.8 billion (nearly Rs 38,240 crore) in a deal which is set to be the Indian automaker’s...

Woman found in 'dishevelled' state in Italy after disappearing from Ireland
Police have launched an investigation after a woman turned up on an Italian island - after vanishing from Ireland. The woman was found dishevelled and disoriented in a train station in Sicily in recent days following her disappearance in Ireland...

Infamous Indy Tours unveils true crime bus tour supporting investigations
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Infamous Indy Tours is launching a new true crime bus tour in Indianapolis, offering an immersive look into the city’s notorious crime scenes and mysteries. The tour, created by Joe Melillo, aims to provide a chilling yet...

Mum lashes out at chaotic Italian resort, says it's not as portrayed on TikTok
A holidaymaker has recounted her "complete chaos" experience in an Italian coastal gem, which she found to be "shoulder to shoulder" with tourists. Regina Simmons, 38, was thrilled about her trip to Positano, Italy, enticed by the "amazing views"...

E-Collecting Brings New Lease Of Life To Italian Democracy
(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Italy is experiencing a surge in grassroots democracy, with over 100 national initiatives and referendums launched in just four years. The revival is anchored on a state-run digital signature collection system and powered by...
India-EU Defence Cooperation talks explore defence transformation in evolving security posture
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): The Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) recently hosted a high-level closed-door conversation on "India-EU Defence Cooperation: Partnering Europe's Security Push". The dialogue on July 28 brought together senior...

Opera is a political space
During the final curtain call for a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il trovatore at the Royal Ballet and Opera the other week, dancer Danni Perry raised a Palestinian flag. What ensued was a graceless tussle between Perry and director of opera...

Date confirmed for new travel entry requirements for Brits heading to Spain, Greece and Italy
UK holidaymakers jetting off to Spain, Greece and Italy - along with other countries in the Schengen zone - are set to face new entry requirements in just a few months. Yesterday (July 30), The European Commission confirmed the launch date of its...

'Controversial' Disney+ crime drama sparks backlash over depiction of notorious murder case
Disney+ viewers have been treated to their first comprehensive glimpse of a forthcoming true crime series that's bound to stir up debate. Drawing from an infamous murder case where a young woman was falsely jailed, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox...

Woman found 'dishevelled' on Italian island after vanishing from Ireland
Police have launched an investigation after a woman turned up on an Italian island – after vanishing from Ireland. The woman was found dishevelled and disoriented in a train station in Sicily in recent days – following her disappearance in Ireland...

Tata to Acquire Iveco Italian Truck Brand for USD 4.4 Billion (Rs 38,240 Cr)
Tata to Acquire IVECO Italian Truck Brand Tata Motors has agreed to buy Turin-based truck maker Iveco from its principal shareholder, the Agnelli family. The deal is set at $4.4 Billion ($3.8 billion euros/ nearly Rs 38,240 crore and will be...
Germany and Italy Block EU Proposal to Restrict Israeli Access to Horizon Innovation Fund
40A European Commission proposal to partially suspend Israel’s participation in the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme has failed to achieve the required qualified majority among EU member states, following opposition or hesitation...
Geert Wilders swaps coalition politics for Mario Kart
Geert Wilders triggered a Dutch snap general election after he pulled out of the coalition government in June - Mouneb Taim/Anadolu via Getty ImagesGeert Wilders fired the starting gun on the race to be the next prime minister of the Netherlands....

India's Tata Motors Agrees To Acquire Commercial Vehicle Business Of Italy-Based Iveco Group At $4.4 Billion
On Wednesday, India's Tata Motors agreed to acquire the commercial vehicle business of Italy-based Iveco Group through an all-cash offer valuing the company at approximately €3.8 billion ($4.4 billion), the company announced. Does The Acquisition...