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KEY DATES: The transport strikes to expect in Italy in September 2025
The Local Italy
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August 18, 2025
People travelling to, from or across Italy could face major delays or cancellations next month, as trade unions have announced walkouts affecting air, rail and local public transport services. Italy has seen little in the way of transport strikes...
4 scenarios for shipbuilding cooperation that US could propose at summit with Korea
Hankyoreh
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August 18, 2025
Work continues on a ship being constructed at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard on July 31, 2025. (Yonhap) Amid speculation about concrete measures for cooperation on shipbuilding being discussed during the US-South Korea summit scheduled to be held...
NOW: Traffic blocked on Key Bridge as Ukraine’s president visits D.C.
Arlington Now - Virginia
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August 18, 2025
Traffic camera footage of the road closure at the Key Bridge (via Arlington County) Road closures in Rosslyn and Georgetown due to Ukrainian presidential visit (via Google Maps) Lanes on the Key Bridge were closed to traffic while Ukrainian...
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Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Appears to Burst into Flames Shortly After Takeoff By Latoya Gayle
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW On Saturday, Aug. 16, Flight DE 3665 from Corfu was forced to divert from Germany to Italy due to a "parameter reading outside the normal range," according to Condor Airlines Videos circulating on social media appeared to show that...
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making When Cooking Pasta, According to an Italian Chef
Allrecipes
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Pasta is one of those dishes that most of us find ourselves making when we aren’t sure what to cook. It’s quick, easy, and completely customizable—which means you can use up just about any ingredients in your fridge and it’ll still be a crowd...
UK tourists in Spain, Italy and Greece told they 'must' carry €115 in cash on them
Chronicle Live
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August 18, 2025
UK tourists travelling to Europe have been advised to carry only small amounts of cash. British holidaymakers venturing to the European Union have been cautioned about the risks associated with carrying large sums of money during their summer...
Italian Climber Dies During Descent from Peak Pobeda in Kyrgyzstan
Times of Central Asia
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August 18, 2025
An Italian climber has died and several others were injured during a descent from Peak Pobeda (Victory Peak), one of Kyrgyzstan’s three seven-thousanders, according to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense. The injured include citizens of Germany and...
Meet Vittoria Ceretti, the Italian girlfriend of Leonardo Dicaprio, 20 years younger than superstar, she works as...
India.com
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August 18, 2025
Home Entertainment Meet Vittoria Ceretti, the Italian girlfriend of Leonardo Dicaprio, 20 years younger than superstar, she works as… The Hollywood icon’s box-office charm and his much-talked-about personal life continue to grab attention....
Italy Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Multinational Maritime Training Combined Task Force 154
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 18, 2025
MANAMA, Bahrain –The Italian Navy assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change of command ceremony, presided over by Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), onboard Naval Support...
I lived in Italy for 8 years. These 6 places in the US make me feel like I'm back in my favorite Italian cities.
Business Insider
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August 18, 2025
2025-08-18T15:23:57Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app I lived in Italy for eight years, and I still go back every...
Why Does Italy Produce So Many Yachts?
Forbes
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Anjelif was born in Italy, and is owned by an Italian yachtswoman Fraser/ Palumbo Superyachts Italy over the last decade has commanded more than 50% of the global yachtbuilding market, according to leading superyacht intelligence platform...
Mid-Air Horror: Condor Boeing 757 with 273 Passengers Catches Fire, Makes Emergency Landing in Italy (WATCH)
Asianet Newsable
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August 18, 2025
A Condor Airlines Boeing 757 caught fire mid-air after takeoff from Corfu, forcing an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy. All 273 people survived, though many passengers described it as a terrifying near-death experience. A Condor Airlines...
Is Italy really doing better than Britain?
The Spectator
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August 18, 2025
News that Italians now enjoy a higher standard of living than the British made me think: my God, life must be truly awful in Britain. Yes, the Italians do have much to feel good about in terms of the quality of their lives thanks to the beauty of...
Princess Cruises’ new Florida-bound ship completes sea trials
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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August 18, 2025
The Florida-bound Star Princess, the second ship in Princess Cruises’ largest class of ships, completed its sea trials before its planned debut this fall. The sister ship to 2024’s Sun Princess will begin sailing in October in the Mediterranean...
Plane in flames. The passengers escaped unharmed, the pilot managed an emergency landing
IPN
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August 18, 2025
0 A plane carrying more than 273 passengers on a flight from Corfu to Düsseldorf made an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, due to flames breaking out in the aircraft’s engine, IPN reports, citing WDR. During the Saturday evening flight,...
I'll never return to this iconic tourist town in Italy for three major reasons
The Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Lake Como has a glamorous image as a celebrity hotspot and luxurious holiday destination, attracting worldwide travellers craving a blend of Alpine splendour and Italian allure. Closely rivalled by its larger neighbours, Lake Garda and Lake...
Passengers Say Goodbye to Loved Ones as Boeing Plane Spits Flames Mid-Flight
The Daily Beast
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August 18, 2025
Panic erupted on a Condor airlines flight from Corfu to Düsseldorf after flames began shooting from one of its engines shortly after takeoff, prompting passengers to send frantic goodbyes to their families. The Boeing 757-300 plane, carrying 273...
Over 26 migrants die in two shipwrecks off Italy
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Two migrant boats capsized off Italy’s Lampedusa Island on Wednesday, leaving at least 26 people dead and around 10 still unaccounted for, according to the Italian coastguard and UN officials. Around 60 others were rescued from the...
Searchers look for missing following fatal Italy migrant shipwreck
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Rescue operations resumed Thursday off the Italian island of Lampedusa as authorities searched for missing migrants following the sinking of two overcrowded boats. At least 27 people have been confirmed dead, with about eight still...
Brooks Nader Embraces Wardrobe Malfunction on Italian Yacht
Times News Global
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August 18, 2025
ROME, Italy — Brooks Nader experienced a wardrobe malfunction while on a luxurious yacht getaway. The 28-year-old influencer shared a clip on Instagram where the top of her plunging white tank dress slipped down, exposing her chest. Instead of...