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David Chase Mulls a Project About Italian-Americans Relocating to Italy
entertainment2 days ago

David Chase Mulls a Project About Italian-Americans Relocating to Italy

At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, The Sopranos creator David Chase said he’s considering a movie or TV series about Italian Americans moving to Italy—a concept sparked by Americans buying properties in abandoned Italian towns and Lorraine Bracco’s anecdote—featuring four Italian‑American characters and a hoped reunion of four Not Fade Away leads; he also has HBO work in development, including a proposed MKUltra project.

Trump Tablet Toss Sheds Light on Fraying NATO Ties
politics5 days ago

Trump Tablet Toss Sheds Light on Fraying NATO Ties

Donald Trump reportedly threw a tablet across the Oval Office during a Macron meeting after being unable to speak on a NATO group call, a detail highlighted in a Wall Street Journal exposé about European leaders flattering the president to keep him onside and manage Alliance tensions amid disagreements over Greenland, Iran, and sanctions; Meloni, Rutte, and other leaders are depicted as navigating a volatile U.S. presidency and a fragile NATO posture.

Trump-Meloni Tensions Escalate Ahead of NATO Summit
world5 days ago

Trump-Meloni Tensions Escalate Ahead of NATO Summit

US President Donald Trump posted a photo with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni captioned 'Restraining order needed,' signaling a new flare-up in Washington–Rome tensions ahead of a NATO summit; Meloni called the remark senseless and rejected the claims, while the pair clash over Iran, Sicily air-base access, and other policy issues, even as Meloni's party remains popular though her personal approval has waned.

Trump-Meloni feud flares up with meme ahead of NATO summit
world5 days ago

Trump-Meloni feud flares up with meme ahead of NATO summit

US President Donald Trump reignited his feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing a meme on Truth Social implying she is obsessed with him, just ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey; Meloni rejected the claims as false and defended Italy’s sovereignty and existing base agreements, while Trump also posted doctored images of Barack Obama as part of a broader social media spree.

Trump's Creepy Meloni Meme Sparks Italian Pride Backlash
politics5 days ago

Trump's Creepy Meloni Meme Sparks Italian Pride Backlash

Trump posted an edited photo of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Truth Social with the caption 'Restraining order needed,' continuing a feud Meloni called 'completely made-up.' The meme appeared amid a long Sunday post spree and sparked a nationalist backlash in Italy, with analysts noting the spat could bolster Meloni's standing in Europe while complicating Trump’s image there.

Portugal receives cross-border firefighting aid as Vouzela blaze intensifies
world6 days ago

Portugal receives cross-border firefighting aid as Vouzela blaze intensifies

Portugal faces record heat and large wildfires, with international help already on the ground: Italy sent two Canadair water-bombers and Spain provided 118 firefighters and 45 support vehicles under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, aimed at the Vouzela fire which has burned around 11,000 hectares. Authorities reported injuries and extreme temperatures reaching up to 44°C as crews coordinate efforts to slow the blaze and protect communities.

Italy Joins Swiss Solar Rail Push as Sun-Ways Expands Across Europe
technology6 days ago

Italy Joins Swiss Solar Rail Push as Sun-Ways Expands Across Europe

Swiss startup Sun-Ways' pilot of solar panels mounted between tracks in Buttes produced about 16,000 kWh in its first year and a plan for a permanent installation, with the potential to supply roughly 1 TWh annually across Switzerland’s rail network. Building on that success, Italy is planning a pilot with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, while Sun-Ways pursues projects in Korea and partnerships with Dutch, Chinese, Indian and Singaporean firms—often highlighting rugged panel design, anti-reflection features, and in-train cleaning to address safety concerns.

A $50K Tuscan Villa Renovation That Changed a MotoGP Pro's Life
lifestyle8 days ago

A $50K Tuscan Villa Renovation That Changed a MotoGP Pro's Life

A former transatlantic MotoGP professional relocates to Tuscany, buys a centuries‑old villa for about $50,000, spends roughly $150,000 to renovate, and moves in by late 2024. He embraces a calmer, community‑driven life near Florence, notes improved work‑life balance and closer ties to racing events, and finds the project worthwhile though not a quick path to profit.

Italy and Balkans scorched as record heatwave elevates deaths and wildfire fears
world11 days ago

Italy and Balkans scorched as record heatwave elevates deaths and wildfire fears

A record heatwave grips Italy and the Balkans, triggering red heat warnings in 22 Italian cities, fueling wildfires and driving up deaths across Europe (about 1,300 excess deaths continent-wide, with France accounting for ~1,000). Temperatures remain well above average (8–10°C) for days, and forecasters warn of more extreme heat into early July across several countries, underscoring climate-change-linked health and infrastructure risks as authorities scramble to respond.

Rome Celebrates Vespa’s 80th with a Scooter Spectacle
world-news13 days ago

Rome Celebrates Vespa’s 80th with a Scooter Spectacle

Thousands of Vespas filled Rome’s historic center to mark the iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary, with a Vespa Village, a parade through the streets, and displays of vintage models; Piaggio notes roughly 20 million Vespa sales since 1946 and ongoing popularity in the U.S. and worldwide, drawing fans from around the globe to celebrate the milestone.

From NYC to Abruzzo: A cash-built home and a life of community in Italy
lifestyle13 days ago

From NYC to Abruzzo: A cash-built home and a life of community in Italy

An American couple leaves New York City for a small Abruzzo town, buying a cash-priced two-bedroom home (with renovations) for about €11,500 and relocating their family. The move enables a slower, more connected lifestyle with affordable living, flexible work, and a strong sense of community—despite bureaucratic quirks and living away from family. Their daughter will begin primary school in Italy this fall, and the family has embraced a life focused on relationships, local culture, and daily moments over material speed.