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‘People can get younger, perhaps even immortal’: Putin’s pursuit of longevity
It was the stuff of Bond villains. Two ageing autocrats, their younger ally in tow, ambled down a red-carpeted ramp before a military parade in Beijing when a hot mic picked up a question that seemed to be on their minds: how long could they keep...

NextGeo finalizes acquisition of share in Italian subsea services firm
Italy-headquartered Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has completed the acquisition of 75.4% of the share capital of RANA Subsea, a compatriot subsea services company established in 1964, thereby expanding its operations into the Mediterranean and West...

Italy’s largest LNG regasification terminal to be back at full throttle by mid-month
Italy’s Terminale GNL Adriatico, controlled by VTTI (70%) and Snam (30%), as the operator of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in the Northern Adriatic Sea, said to be the largest such asset in the Southern European country,...

Italy’s Guardia di Finanza orders single Piaggio P180 Evo
Piaggio Aerospace has secured an order for a single P180 Avanti Evo from Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (GDF) agency, the first for the twin-turboprop since its acquisition earlier this year by Turkey’s Baykar Technologies. Already operating a pair of...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s recent travels include Asia, Italy, and key 2028 states
So far in his third year leading Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore has spent considerable time out of the state, highlighted by his six-day trip to Asia, Lake Como getaway and several appearances in states particularly important to American politics....

In Rome, diplomats from Turkmenistan and Italy discussed a number of topical issues
Yesterday, in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic, a meeting was held between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Italy, Toyli Komekov, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of...

‘Act immediately’: over 4,000 scientists, including Nobel laureates, issue statement urging to ‘halt tragedy’ in Gaza
Over 4,000 scientists from across the world, including 14 Nobel laureates and five Fields Medal winners, have issued a statement urging the government of Israel to “act immediately” to end the “human-made humanitarian crisis” in Gaza. “We are...

Italian Director Leonardo Di Costanzo Explores Notions Of Guilt In Venice Golden Lion Contender ‘Elisa’ Inspired By Real-Life Case Of Sororicide
In 2009, Stephania Albertani, a 28-year-old woman hailing from the Italian lakeside town of Como, admitted to killing her older sister, burning her body to hide the crime, and then trying to also murder her parents. Interest in the crime was...

Irish health research projects receive European funding
Studies will focus on improving heart stent durability; efforts to move away from animal testing for brain disease; and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical trials Irish research projects focusing on ways to make medical...

Anaergia Bags Second Italian Job from Bioenerys
Anaergia Inc., through Anaergia S.r.l., has secured a new deal with a Bioenerys subsidiary to enlarge and enhance the latter’s anaerobic digestion facility in Ariano nel Polesine, in northern Italy. The new deal is in addition to the previous...

Korea, Italy boost cooperation in innovation, green economy
Korea and Italy pledged Friday to deepen economic cooperation in technology and innovation, focusing on future-oriented sectors such as the green economy, health care and smart mobility. The Italy-Korea Business Forum 2025, held at the Lotte Hotel...

Italy U21 vs Montenegro U21 Prediction and Betting Tips | September 5th 2025
Italy U21 and Montenegro U21 will battle for three points in a 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier on Friday (September 5th). The game will be played at Stadio Alberto Picco. The home side have not been in action since being knocked...

Rafael Nadal mourns the death of Italian fashion mogul Giorgio Armani with touching tribute
Rafael Nadal has shared his condolences on the death of fashion mogul Giorgio Armani. The former World No. 1 had partnered with his iconic brand in the past. Nadal was last seen in action at the 2024 Davis Cup in November. He retired from...

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Italy used to be the bad boy of Europe. Now, France is taking the baton
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (L) delivers a general policy statement to MPs at the National Assembly in Paris on January 14, 2025. Thomas Samson | Afp | Getty Images Heading into another vote of confidence next week, France now...

Korea, Italy Need to Strengthen Ties in Nuclear, Healthcare Sectors
The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) held a Korea-Italy Business Forum on Sept. 5 to promote economic cooperation and expand business exchanges between the two countries. The event, held at the Lotte Hotel Seoul, was attended by key figures...

Pizzas that rival your favourite takeaway - master the technique from scratch with 4 irresistible recipes featuring n'duja and olive tapenade
Hankering for a pizza? Start by mastering the perfect pizza dough. Our slow-prove, no-knead dough delivers incredibly light results, with so much flavour you barely need any toppings. These recipes take you through a few easy ways to make them at...

Italy’s Apogeo Space Looks to Enter Latin American Market With Telespazio Brasil
An Apogeo Space picosatellite for IoT services. Photo: Apogeo Space Italian satellite IoT company Apogeo Space is looking to enter the Latin American market with a new agreement with Telespazio Brasil. The companies said Wednesday they have a...

Italian painting stolen by Nazis found in Argentina thanks to Dutch journalist
Argentinian authorities recovered an 18th century painting stolen by Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector after it appeared in a property advert, only to suddenly vanish. Portrait of a Lady by Italian baroque painter Giuseppe Ghislandi was...

Xi and Putin’s hot mic moment highlights human longevity and medical technologies
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, from left, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk to attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World...