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Italy to spotlight defense ties with Nigeria at AFRIDEX 2026
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Italy’s official delegation and Leonardo will take part in AFRIDEX in Lagos from Oct. 26-29, 2026, as Nigeria advances aircraft deliveries, training and long-term support tied to major Leonardo programs.
Wingstop opens first Italy restaurant in Milan and plans 50 sites
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Wingstop has opened its first permanent restaurant in Italy on Milan’s Via Dante, marking the U.S. chicken-wing chain’s next push into Europe.
Columbus Citizens Foundation sets 82nd Columbus Day Parade lineup for Oct. 12 on Fifth Avenue
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The Columbus Citizens Foundation will stage the 82nd Annual Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 12 in New York City, led by Grand Marshal Ray Dalio and featuring more than 100 groups, performances and a new Influencer Lounge.
Gdańsk filmmaker’s debut thriller hits 40 festival recognitions
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Sank Roshan’s self-made short film The Liar has reached 40 awards, nominations, finalist spots and official selections as it continues an international festival run from its Poland base.
San Jose’s Little Italy festival marks 10 years with murals, car show and food lineup
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The Little Italy Italian Street Festival returns to downtown San Jose on Oct. 4 for its 10th anniversary, drawing thousands to the city’s Little Italy district with food, music, cars and a new placemaking art unveiling.
COPOMIAO pushes Italy on citizenship, visas and youth ties
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A delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations met top Italian and U.S. officials in Rome to press for easier dual citizenship, looser visa rules and stronger links for younger Italian Americans.
Stone Depot USA expands factory-direct stone slab supply across Texas
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Stone Depot USA is offering factory-direct granite, marble, quartz and quartzite slabs to Texas homeowners, remodelers and fabricators, with warehouse access in Houston and Dallas.
WorldBaseball.com sends Matt Tallarini to Barcelona for Premier12 qualifier
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WorldBaseball.com is covering the WBSC Premier12 2027 Barcelona Qualifier on site as Spain, Italy, Germany and Colombia compete Oct. 9-11 for two spots in the expanded tournament.
Alfa Sistemi, Thai Embassy host summit on Italy-to-Thailand expansion
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Alfa Sistemi convened Thai and European business leaders in San Vito al Tagliamento to pitch Thailand as a gateway for Italian companies expanding into Southeast Asia. The summit focused on BOI incentives, market access and regulatory guidance as…
bonyf updates Periocream launch in Italy and Poland, Fixobridge sales in France
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bonyf NV said its Periocream rollout is gaining early traction in Italy and Poland, while Fixobridge marketing in France has driven a sales increase after about six weeks of social media ads. The update matters because it shows how distributor-led…
Forchetta Italian Eatery wins 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award
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Forchetta Italian Eatery in Largo has been named a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award winner, recognizing the restaurant’s focus on handcrafted Italian dishes, consistency and hospitality.
Italian Design Workshop launches to guide Americans buying property in Italy
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Italian Design Workshop, LLC has launched in New York to help Americans navigate Italian property ownership, from choosing a region to managing renovations and long-term support.
Cinnamon Bentota Beach to host Italian gastronomy evening on Sri Lanka’s south coast
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Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection will stage The Italian Table at L’incontro on 17 October 2026, pairing a five-course Italian dinner with a guided masterclass on wine pairing.
Learn English Fast launches bilingual English program for Italian speakers
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Learn English Fast® has introduced a structured English-learning program for adults that uses bilingual audiobooks, vocabulary work, music and monthly progress tracking.
Activists back report on Israeli sexualized violence against Palestinians
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A new report from the Palestinian Feminist Collective says Israeli forces have used sexualized and gendered violence against Palestinians in a systematic way from 1948 to the present.
Zanna Records adds two live representation deals
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Zanna Records signed Rocky Point Express for worldwide live opportunities and Velocita Music Entertainment for Luca and Claudette in the U.S. and Canada.
Italian wine dinners showcase Batasiolo and Castello di Gabiano in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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OCM dinners in Dubai and Abu Dhabi last weekend put Italian wine, cuisine and culture in front of invited guests through pairings featuring Batasiolo and Castello di Gabiano.
Marcella Luiso Flanagan memoir traces one family’s postwar return to Italy
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Marcella Luiso Flanagan’s new memoir, co-authored with niece Phyllis Clare Orlowski, follows an Italian American family’s 1948 move back to Puglia and the long ripple effects of that decision.
Ad Scientiam starts patient enrollment in HARMONY 360 study
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Ad Scientiam has enrolled the first patient in HARMONY 360, a 12-month European study with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, to test remote digital monitoring in adults with generalized Myasthenia Gravis.
Scarpino's Classic Italian wins Bradenton Favorite award
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Scarpino’s Classic Italian has earned the Bradenton Favorite award from the Consumer Ratings Institute, which highlights local businesses with strong consumer feedback and consistent service.
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