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Joe's Italian Restaurant wins 2026 Best of Texas Award
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Joe’s Italian Restaurant in San Angelo has been named a 2026 Best of Texas Award winner, honoring more than 15 years of scratch-made Italian-American cooking and neighborhood service.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Five Chinese rubber fender suppliers for port and vessel protection in 2026
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China-based marine equipment suppliers continue to provide rubber fenders, pneumatic units and foam-filled systems for ports, shipyards and offshore operators in 2026. A new industry review highlights five suppliers and the documentation buyers…
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.
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.
AI Act and Italian labor law can trigger dual compliance for workplace AI
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Studio Marzani & Partners says Italian employers using AI to manage or monitor staff may need to comply with both the EU AI Act and Article 4 of the Workers’ Statute when the tools also enable remote workplace monitoring.
Scarpino's Classic Italian wins Top 10 Must Dine Award in Tampa
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Scarpino’s Classic Italian in Lutz has been named a Top 10 Must Dine Award winner by the Consumer Ratings Institute, a recognition tied to consumer feedback and service quality.
My Italian Charms sold as demand for personalized jewelry grows
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My Italian Charms, a direct-to-consumer jewelry brand focused on customizable Italian charm bracelets, has been acquired in a deal brokered by Website Closers.
Italy opens first national pavilion at Dubai Derma as UAE demand hits record levels
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The Italian Trade Agency is bringing Italy’s first national pavilion to Dubai Derma 2026, backing a push into a UAE dermatology and skincare market that posted record Italian exports in 2025. The move comes as demand for dermocosmetics, skincare…
Italy’s new pay transparency rules start to bite for employers
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Italy’s D.Lgs. 96/2026, which implements the EU pay transparency directive, took effect June 7, 2026 and puts new obligations on public and private employers.
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