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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLITE NXT review: One of the best warmth to weight ratios on the market
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLITE NXT has been buzzing in the hiking world for a while, so I was excited to put it to the test on Italy’s Alta Via 1. The previous model was notoriously noisy, but the NXT stays pretty quiet; I could roll over without...
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My Italian Mom Is Obsessed With Making This Easy 4-Ingredient Recipe
My Italian mom has been thriving in her hosting era long before the "eras" trend hit social media. My childhood home has always been the gathering place for cozy holiday meals, Greek yogurt pancake weekends, pasta and gravy Sundays, and elegant...

Plino secures €650K to automate SME financial planning with AI
Turin-based Plino, which uses generative AI to streamline analysis of accounting, cost, revenue, and cash-flow data for SMEs, has closed a €650,000 funding round. Investors include Exor Ventures, Berkeley SkyDeck Europe (UC Berkeley’s accelerator...

A turbulent market for avocados
François Bellivier, Capexo Avocados are currently experiencing a rather turbulent season, due mainly to large volumes and prices that are struggling to recover. Consumption was high at the start of the 2025 season, but "Peru has come back with...

Thrifty shopper finds vintage Gucci bag in Italy and can't get over the price
Thrift shopping can be a treasure trove of bargains if you've got the patience to hunt. One woman was over the moon, claiming that the "thrifting goddesses" were "shining" on her during her trip to Tuscany, as she managed to snag two stunning...

Alfa Romeo returns to Taiwan market
Taipei, Sept. 15 (CNA) Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo unveiled several new models at a launch event in Taipei as it officially returned to the Taiwanese market on Monday after an 18-year absence. Alfa Romeo's general distributor, PG Union Corp.,...

Tech-driven wedding venue search business targets early investors
A new entrant in the wedding industry is looking to raise £435,000 as it prepares to launch a “category-defining” platform that it claims will change how couples find and book their perfect venue. Based in Leicestershire, The Venue Verse, which...

Roy Keane net worth after Manchester United legend makes astonishing financial admission
Since bursting onto the scene as a youngster with Nottingham Forest in the early 1990's, Roy Keane has been a continuous presence in Irish sporting life. Throughout the 90's and 2000's, Keane was Sir Alex Ferguson's general on the pitch for...

Politicians trade barbs as Madrid protests curtail La Vuelta's final fiesta
Political fall-out continued in Spain on Monday after more than 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Madrid, forcing organisers to crop Sunday's final stage of La Vuelta. It was just the latest in a series of interruptions to one of...
Italy trade surplus widens y/y in July
September 15 (Reuters) -Italy posted a trade surplus with the rest of the world of 7.908 billion euros ($9.28 billion) in July, compared with a surplus of 6.817 billion euros in the same month of 2024, data showed on Monday. Exports rose 7.3%...
NVDA slips -2.3% as China said NVIDIA violated antitrust laws, crude gains after Trump is ready to impose sanctions on Russia - Newsquawk US Market Open
US and China day two talks are underway; overnight, FT reported that there has been a lack of progress, potentially reducing the odds of a Beijing summit. Recently, US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US and China made good progress on...

Three top execs leave digital bank One Zero
Israeli digital bank One Zero today announced that three top executives are leaving: Deputy CEO and chief revenue officer Aryeh Chacoty; CTO Marina Polonsky, and COO Roy Chaimovitch. All three were among the first managers to join the bank after...
New Heritage Centre in Tutu showcases Ghanaian–Italian cultural partnership
Tutu (E/R), Sept. 15, GNA – The historic town of Tutu in the Eastern Region is set to become a beacon of cultural preservation and international cooperation with the launch of the “Tutu Wɔ Bi Ka” Heritage Centre. This is a major milestone of the...

What is the future of honey in the face of globalised neoliberal trade policies and climate change?
Honey seems to be coming full circle in its popularity. Although sugar displaced it in the cuisines of modern cultures in the last three to four centuries, it never completely lost its associations with health, medicine, religion and ritual...

Business News | SOGF Secures GEF and IESF Membership, Replaces ESFI at Global Esports Level
VMPL New Delhi [India], September 15: In a landmark development for the Indian esports industry, the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF) has officially been granted membership in the Global Esports Federation (GEF) and International Esports...

'I went thrift shopping in Italy and price of Gucci left me gobsmacked'
Thrift shopping is so much fun – and you can get your hands on some serious bargains if you look hard enough. One woman was left gushing that the "thrifting goddesses" were "shining" on her when she went to Tuscany, as she managed to get two...

Renewable Chemicals Market Size & Share to Surpass USD 525.8 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR 11.75% | Vantage Market Research
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Renewable Chemicals Market is witnessing unprecedented momentum as industries worldwide shift toward low-carbon, bio-based alternatives to traditional petrochemicals. According to Vantage Market...

Tai Rosso Is An Italian Wine You Should Try Now
Vineyards in Colli Berici Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Berici September can still be a beautiful month, but let’s face it: days are getting shorter. Although the temperature is still warm, we are aware that summer is behind us now. Some of us can...

Cross-Border Bank Consolidation Benefits Cyprus, Patsalides Says
(Bloomberg) -- Cross-border mergers among large European lenders can help strengthen the Cypriot financial system, according to the country’s central-bank chief. “I would welcome more consolidation if this were positive for the economy,” Governor...

Table to Table Names Christian Petroni, Popular Italian American Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, and Author, as its 2025 Chefs Gala Honoree
Personal, Multi-Course Dining Extravaganza, Featuring 25+ Notable Chefs, Takes Over Edgewood Country Club on October 9th September 4, 2025 – Saddle Brook, NJ – On Wednesday, October 9th, Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue...