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Europe’s stock markets drop amid Trump’s tariff threats against EU, Mexico
Major indices suffer heavy losses as EU ministers prepare to discuss response to US president’s latest trade salvo. Europe’s stock markets have dropped sharply as investors weigh United States President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats against...
In the new geopolitical context, Europe’s banking discussions need to go beyond competitiveness
Spurred by the publication of the Draghi Report on Europe’s competitiveness predicament (Draghi 2024) and the announcement of a deregulation drive of the second Trump administration, Europe has pivoted towards ‘regulatory simplification’. At the...

Italy’s hotel investment surges amid tourism recovery
Hotel investment in Italy has increased substantially as the country’s tourism sector recovers from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent data shows a growing appetite among investors for hospitality properties, driven by improving travel...

Despite mass rallies, Italy’s fractured left fails to mount real challenge to Meloni’s rising far-right popularity
ROME, July 15 — Hundreds of thousands of people attended protests in Rome last month hailed as a show of strength against Giorgia Meloni’s hard-right government, but Italy’s divided opposition is struggling to make an impact. Almost three years...

Celtic cult hero named as new head coach of fallen Italian giants as he bids to help 'relaunch' wounded club
Genoa-based club Sampdoria have been in a state of flux after narrowly avoiding relegation to Serie C last season Former Celtic star Massimo Donati has been named as the new head coach of Italian second-tier side Sampdoria. The 44-year-old...

This is the 'robbery with violence kit' that a gang hid in preparation for bank robberies in Malaga province
Monday, 14 July 2025, 17:04 Compartir Police officers in Spain have arrested three members of a criminal group who were allegedly preparing a series of violent robberies targeting various banks in the provinces of Cadiz and Malaga. The detainees...
EU says if no trade deal is struck with Trump, it could retaliate
WASHINGTON – The European Union warned it could retaliate against the United States if a trade agreement has not been reached by August 1, opening a new front in the fight with President Donald Trump over higher tariffs. Negotiators from the EU...

Celtic to break ten-year hiatus from specific transfer market as club await 'attractive' offer to trigger deal
Brendan Rodgers has been on the lookout to find a direct replacement for Nicolas Kuhn - and he may have found As part of Celtic’s excellent player-trading model, the Scottish champions have become accustomed to shopping in the global transfer...

Global trade war: EU threatens US planes and whiskey while pressing for deal
Brussels is threatening retaliatory tariffs on a wide array of American goods – from planes to bourbon – if trade talks with Washington collapse, as tensions escalate ahead of an August deadline. Brussels plans to target US goods including planes,...

Ontario trustee has ignored requests to repay share of $145K Italy trip, government says
The government says an Ontario school board trustee has not acknowledged requests to repay more than $11,000 in expenses from a controversial trip to Italy, despite a threat from the Minister of Education to “fire” him if he does not settle up....

EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump`s 30 per cent tariffs
The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump's surprise announcement over the weekend of such hefty tariffs, which could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic US President Donald Trump....

As businesses call for fixes to clean up downtown, some say the problem is more complex
Unsheltered people in downtown Salem have again become the subject of scrutiny as the city considers ways to address safety and livability concerns raised by a group of business owners. Salem city councilors on July 21 are due to consider a range...

A slice of Italy in Dunedin's St Clair
By Tess Brunton of RNZ A Dunedin seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats and foodies alike. It all started with a desire to bring authentic woodfired pizzas to the shores of St Clair more than a decade ago. When Katrina Toovey took...

EU delays tariffs, seeks trade deal with U.S. by August
The Blueprint EU delays new tariffs on U.S. goods to allow trade talks. Trump plans 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico imports starting Aug. 1. EU exploring closer trade ties with China and Indonesia. PARIS — The European Union suspended retaliatory...

Urgent search for Briton who went missing on solo hike in Italy
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A Dual Circulation Economic Model to Cement Hungary’s Role as a Keystone State
Hungary is currently facing both a significant threat to its long-term economic success and a remarkable opportunity. Interestingly, both the threat and the opportunity stem from the same source. It is up to Hungary’s political leadership to...
Band Leaders Share Secrets of Managing Their Business at Musicians Workshop
Cleveland Rocks: Past Present Future hosts monthly professional development workshops for musicians at its Cleveland Rocks shop on Waterloo Road (across the parking lot from the Beachland). These evenings give local musicians the opportunity to...

EU Trade Officials Plan Countermeasures to Trump's 30% Tariffs
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] EU trade ministers agreed July 14 that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was “absolutely unacceptable," and they are studying a new set...

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Italy
The UK’s public service broadcaster has announced changes affecting how people outside the UK can access its content. Here's what's changing for Italian residents. It's common for Brits living in Italy to listen to the BBC from time to time – but...

ZONIN1821 Announces Distribution Partnership With Breakthru Beverage Group for the California Market
July 14, 2025 (Miami, FL) — Starting in September 2025, ZONIN1821 will entrust the distribution of its portfolio in California to Breakthru Beverage Group, one of the leading distributors of wines and spirits in the United States. This new...