Italy’s navy helps launch energy drink
A new launch for Italy’s navy – not a third aircraft carrier or more jump jets, but an energy drink called Forza Blu. Admiral Roberto Camerini endorsed the product with the navy’s brand at naval headquarters in Rome on Tuesday, backing the logo of “positive energy for positive people”, such as volunteers and students, and “not those going disco-dancing”.
Two bodies from Italian cruise ship wreck identified as missing Minnesota couple
GROSSETO, Italy -- Two bodies found in the shipwrecked Italian cruise liner the Costa Concordia were officially identified Tuesday as missing Minnesota couple Gerald and Barbara Heil.
Obama 44. Fratti's 93rd Play... and There's More on the Way
Maja, a young and beautiful campaign worker for Obama, is killed. A mystery needs to be solved. The The truth is uncovered by a thorough investigation
April 17, 2012
IAWA Welcomes Sweet Lemons 2 at Calandra on April 17 and Ethnic Encounters on April 18 at Cornelia St. Cafe
Sweet Lemons unites international writings about Sicily under one roof. If you missed the first version, don't let that stop you from coming to hear authors read from Sweet Lemons 2.
Sweet Lermons 2 continues the tradition established in the first volume "Collectively, these writings serve as a remarkable testimony to the richness, diversity, tenacity, and adaptability of those who trace their roots (and their routes) to the ancient island of Sicily." This volume is an excellent guide to Sicelitude.Several dozen Sicilian-Canadaians and Sicilian-Americans reflect on what makes a Sicilian.
“Foreigner, Go Home”—But Don’t Count on It
On April 14, Nazir Rafiq Ahmad was returning home via the subway when, between Rome's Terminal Station and Piazza Cavour, he was assaulted by a young man screaming racist insults, the kindest of which was “Go home, foreigner.”
“Non solo ricordi e nostalgia”. Quando New York celebra la Puglia. Intervista a Michele Emiliano, Sindaco di Bari
Il Gala Annuale della United Pugliesi Foundation, evento culminante della Settimana pugliese a New York, ha visto come ospite d’onore Michele Emiliano, Sindaco di Bari. In un’intervista esclusiva, I-Italy ha discusso con Emiliano sulle somiglianze tra Puglia e America e dell’importanza del mantenere vivo il rapporto d’amore tra le due realtà, fondamentale per la crescita di entrambe.
Italy's foreign minister weighs in on world affairs
Italy’s foreign minster, Giulio Terzi, came to CNN’s Washington bureau to sit down with Wolf Blitzer for a discussion on current world issues.
Terzi goes in depth on military action against the Syrian regime and whether the Security Council can and will take action. He also discusses the Iranian nuclear issue and Italy’s economic state.
April 16, 2012
Johnny Meatballs On Location: Corrado's Market in Fairfield
Our first "MEAT & GREET" of 2012
Experience the Ultimate trip to Italy with Under the Tuscan Sun author Frances Mayes and Fodor's travel
Fodor's Travel, Crown Publishing, American Express Vacations and Alitalia announce theUnder the Tuscan Sun Ultimate trip to Italy sweepstakes. One Grand Prize winner and a companion will fly to Italy to meet Frances Mayes at her Tuscan home, Bramasole, enjoy a three-night stay at the four-star Plaza Hotel Lucchesi in Florence and receive a signed copy of The Tuscan Sun Cookbook by Frances and Edward Mayes. Ten additional first prize winners will also receive signed copies of The Tuscan Sun Cookbook.
Italian Government Takes Steps to Oust Maxxi Museum Board
ROME–Less than two years after the opening of Maxxi, Italy’s national museum of contemporary art, the Italian Culture Ministry last Friday initiated procedures to replace the board of directors of the foundation that manages the museum with a government-appointed administrator. The decision was taken, according a terse statement issued by the ministry, after the board failed to approve the 2012 budget, which is expected to register a “significant” deficit.
Analysis: Italy's Monti loses his shine
Now the former economics professor faces falling approval ratings, criticism of his reforms, rising bond yields and a feeling he may not be able to revolutionise Italy after all. Monti says his reforms of pensions, the service sector and the labour market lay the foundations for Italy to emerge from its record as one of the world's most sluggish economies.
Populist former comic frightens Italy's parties
A populist movement led by a former comedian who calls Prime Minister Mario Monti "Rigor Montis" and dismisses mainstream parties as "political diarrahea" has rattled Italy's political establishment ahead of next month's local elections.
The 5-Star Movement, founded by 63-year-old Beppe Grillo in 2009, is successfully exploiting disaffection with politicians who are seen as corrupt and ineffectual, and polls suggest it could be a big winner at mayoral elections on May 6-7.
The 5-Star Movement, founded by 63-year-old Beppe Grillo in 2009, is successfully exploiting disaffection with politicians who are seen as corrupt and ineffectual, and polls suggest it could be a big winner at mayoral elections on May 6-7.
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