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Artichokes present a challenge worth accepting
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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Last week, my neighbor Christine gifted me an enormous artichoke. It was perfectly round, covered with tightly closed leaves, and heavy for its size — all signs that it was quite fresh. I trimmed off most of the stem end to create a flat surface...
Historic Italian City of Assisi to Host International Exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity”
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- B2Press Online PR Service) Exhibition spotlighting Jordan’s sacred Christian sites opens in Assisi as part of a cultural and spiritual bridge-building initiative ahead of Jubilee Year 2025. ASSISI, Italy – The international traveling...
Italian chemical plant executives convicted in 'historic' water pollution trial
The Local Italy
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June 27, 2025
Managers of a now-defunct chemical plant in northern Italy were handed jail terms of up to 17 years on Thursday for contaminating water used by hundreds of thousands of people with "forever chemicals". Eleven executives from companies including...
10 unmissable Italian villas open to the public
Domus
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With the arrival of the summer season and the already (more or less) vacation mood, the desire to escape from everyday life soars and finds in out-of-town trips, across the rich historical-architectural and landscape heritage of the Bel Paese, an...
Austria's Art Market at a Crossroad: Calls for a Reduction in VAT
Vindobona
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The Austrian Gallery Association is urging politicians to quickly reduce VAT on art sales to a competitive level to prevent an exodus of trade and a cultural drain. Geopolitical crises, economic uncertainty, and the decline of London as a central...
Maharashtra: Artisans seek CM Devendra Fadnavis’s intervention after Prada’s footwear resembles Kolhapuri chappals
Telengana Today
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June 27, 2025
Maharashtra artisans accuse Prada of copying GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals in its 2026 collection without credit. BJP MP Mahadik urges state action, revenue sharing, and legal protection for artisans, highlighting the cultural and economic impact...
Greek seafarers win historic victory
The News Line
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June 26, 2025
THE Greek seafarers’ trade union PENEN declared on Wednesday the victory of the 10-day solid strike on the ferries of the Italy-Greece line at the port of Patras, western Greece. PENEN announced: ‘Historic strike and victory against the...
250-seat Italian restaurant LaBocca opens in downtown Tallinn at a cost of 1.3 million euros
The Baltic Times
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The Italian restaurant LaBocca opened its doors in the Golden Gate building in Tallinn’s Rotermann district on Friday. A total of 1.3 million euros has been invested in the new 250-seat eatery and its state-of-the-art technology by the...
No self-portraits: why art galleries are banning selfies
The Week Magazine
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June 27, 2025
The Uffizi Galleries in Florence will set "precise limits" on visitors taking selfies after an 18th-century portrait was damaged by a tourist who fell into the painting after posing for a photo in front of it. The director of Uffizi, Simone Verde,...
Forget Italy: Head east to Croatia and Istria
New York Post
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June 27, 2025
Italians are sick of tourists. No, really — they are tired of American summer visitors who travel en masse to their boot-shaped country and disrupt their lives with our enthusiasm. Selfies have been banned in Portofino, Venice has banned large...
Wimbledon draw: Novak Djokovic’s path to tennis history and players to watch on the grass
Yahoo Sports
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Wimbledon begins June 30 in London, and the draws for the men’s and women’s singles are intriguing, while also throwing up some blockbuster first-round matches. Novak Djokovic goes in pursuit of his 25th Grand Slam title, while defending champion...
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12 Wrinkle-free Fashion Finds That Are Fit for Any Summer Itinerary—All Under $50
Travel + Leisure
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I’m challenging myself to a carry-on only summer, which means there’s no room for non-essentials in my suitcase. While I consider a portable steamer a travel must-have, given my limited space, I unfortunately have to place it in the non-essential...
3daysofdesign 2025, the big Scandinavia design showcase: 8 brands that caught our eye
Domus
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Despite the impressive numbers — 45,000 visitors, 600 exhibitions, and 400 brands — 3daysofdesign retains a laid-back atmosphere. Everything is within walking distance, a short bike ride, or a few metro stops. On the street, at presentations, or...
Alfredo alla Scrofa: 111 Years of History for a Roman Culinary Institution
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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ROME, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alfredo alla Scrofa restaurant celebrates 111 years of history, confirming its position as a historic establishment in the capital. Founded on December 1, 1914, this iconic Roman restaurant is world-renowned...
British tourists told to stop doing 1 thing when visiting Italian tourist hotspot
Daily Express
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June 27, 2025
British tourists heading to Venice this summer are being urged to rethink how they explore the city’s iconic bridges or risk clashing with frustrated locals. With about 20 million visitors annually and just 55,000 residents, according to...
Best Football Managers of All Time: Who Made History in Football?
4ni.co.uk
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Football is not just a game of talented players; it's also a sport defined by strategic masterminds on the sidelines. Great football managers shape their teams into formidable units, achieving incredible results and leaving indelible marks on...
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Solo harpsichord celebration of Italy at Festival of Chichester
Sussex World
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June 27, 2025
Following on from The Parnassian Ensemble’s July 8 concert Viva Italia! Part 1, ensemble harpsichordist David Pollock returns to the venue to offer a solo harpsichord recital exactly a week later. On July 15 at 7:30pm, David presents Viva Italia!...
Italian CG vows to support Pakistan’s development efforts
The Nation
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June 27, 2025
KARACHI - Italian Consul General (CG) Fabrizio Bielli, Thursday, expressed his desire to support Pakistan’s development efforts across various sectors and continue building bridges between the people of both the countries. He expressed the views...
3 Big Thoughts About Design That I Can't Seem to Shake After Coming Back From 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen
Livingetc
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June 27, 2025
There is something so innately cool about Copenhagen. It feels both effortlessly refined, elegant, and up-to-date, yet it has enough grit to make things interesting. And the same can be said for its design, where modernist clean-lined silhouettes...
It's back! After 25 years, West Michigan Italian Festival makes revamped return
WZZM 13 - Michigan
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June 27, 2025
The festival is set for the end of July at Tanger Outlets in Byron Center. BYRON CENTER, Mich. — After 25 years, the West Michigan Italian Festival is back with a weekend full of food, drinks, games and family fun! The festival was originally...