Jamie Oliver says being 'conceptually thick' led to the loss of his restaurant empire and reveals he had to 'train himself to work through his demons' as he opens up on overcoming failures

Jamie Oliver has opened up about the loss of his restaurant empire, admitting he got the 'basics' wrong because he is 'conceptually thick'. The celebrity chef, 50, was forced to close 22 of his Jamie's Italian restaurants in May 2019 - causing a...

How 4 key infrastructure projects centered in Italy will reshape the European transit map

MILAN (AP) — A hydraulic rock drill broke open a tunnel connecting Austria to Italy 1,400 meters (nearly 4,600 feet) beneath the Alps on Thursday, marking a major milestone in a series of ambitious European Union projects that will accelerate...

Thailand partners with Italy to become a regional leader in railway manufacturing by 2030

Impact on the economy The development of the domestic railway industry is expected to benefit the economy at various levels. At the macro level, it will reduce Thailand’s trade deficit by lowering train imports and boosting export potential. At...

Nigeria welcomes first dry lease aircraft in nearly 2 decades, bolstering aviation sector

Nigeria will mark a significant milestone in its aviation industry by receiving its first dry lease aircraft in almost 20 years. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this in Wednesday while speaking at the...

Italian unions call 24-hour general strike in support of Gaza

Italian trade unions have announced a 24-hour general strike on Monday, September 22nd, in what they said was an act of “solidarity” with civilians in war-torn Gaza. Italy’s Unione Sindacale di Base, one of the four trade unions backing the...

Italy's Pantelleria island plans to rename airport to honour Giorgio Armani

ROME (Reuters) -The small Italian island of Pantelleria is planning to rename its airport in honour of the late fashion designer Giorgio Armani who often spent his summer holiday at his estate there. Armani, who died earlier this month aged 91,...

Italian animal nutrition company Vetagro expands U.S. operations on Eastern Shore

EASTON, Md. - Italian company Vetagro, which specializes in animal nutrition and supplementals, has chosen Delmarva for its very first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility. According to the Maryland Department of Commerce, Vetagro broke ground...

Artist lineup and traffic impacts for Baltimore's Charm City Live

Baltimore's one-day music festival, Charm City Live, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon to 9 p.m., bringing entertainment, food, and traffic restrictions to the city. WJZ is the proud media sponsor of Charm City Live. "This event has...

world Italy's Pantelleria island plans to rename airport to honour Giorgio Armani

ROME — The small Italian island of Pantelleria is planning to rename its airport in honour of the late fashion designer Giorgio Armani who often spent his summer holiday at his estate there. Armani, who died earlier this month aged 91, had an...

Italian Steel Machinery Maker to Invest $20M in First Phase of Forsyth County Facility

An Italian producer of machinery for the fabrication of structural steel is building a new headquarters and warehouse in Alpharetta, a $20 million investment to start that could eventually create 90 jobs across two phases. Ficep Group makes...

Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust divests Italy asset for 11.4 million euros, completes sale in Poland

The completion of the divestment is subject to the customary conditions and is expected in the fourth quarter of this year [SINGAPORE] The managers of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (Sert) on Thursday (Sep 18) announced the divestment of a non-core...

Italy’s Best Truffle Festivals to Visit This Autumn 2025

Autumn in Italy is a feast for the senses. The air turns crisp, vineyards glow in hues of red and gold, and the forest floor hides treasures that send food lovers into a frenzy: truffles. From September through November, villages from the Alps to...

Where are the most picturesque places in Italy?

Italy’s beauty is almost unparalleled. From the towering Alps to the gentle hills of Tuscany, each region adds to its diversity. But where exactly should you go to experience Italy’s most picturesque spots? Amalfi Coast The Amalfi Coast stands out...

“He’s one of the best pound-for-pound fighters” - Jonathan Di Bella thrilled for chance to train with Regian Eersel

Iron sharpens iron for ONE interim strawweight kickboxing world champion Jonathan Di Bella, who found himself training with one of the best strikers in the world ahead of the biggest match of his career. The 29-year-old Italian-Canadian striker...

Italy outlines strategic vision for ports and intermodal logistics

Posted on September 17, 2025 Rome, Italy (Ports Europe) September 17, 2025 – The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport hosted a meeting with the presidents and extraordinary commissioners of the national Port System Authorities. The session was...

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport enjoys 3.6% rise in summer traffic

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport today reported that it welcomed 13.2 million travellers during the peak summer months of July and August, an upturn of 3.6% compared to the corresponding period a year ago. It notes that most passengers flew between...

Stowaway Italian kitten finds forever home in N.S. after transatlantic voyage

A furry, whiskered, stowaway has survived an unlikely trip across the Atlantic and is now safe in a Nova Scotia home. The kitten now known as Grim was discovered aboard the Grimaldi Grande Congo, a Ro-Ro vessel carrying FIAT vehicles from Savona,...

Italy Launches Regional Flights Linking Underserved Cities and Airports

Italy has launched a new air travel initiative aimed at connecting smaller cities and airports through a project known as Regional Air Mobility (RAM). The program, led by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), officially began on September...

San Jose approves renaming downtown street as Little Italy Way despite pushback from businesses

A small stretch of North Almaden Boulevard in San Jose’s Little Italy will now be known as Little Italy Way. City officials decided the time was right to rename a section of the boulevard just south of West Julian Street. The name change is part...

Large subs, Italian ice served at two Portage Lakes eateries | Local Flavor 

Lake Life Deli & Dogs is a fun spot where customers can sit in boat-turned-bench and chow down on creative sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, soups, and fried snacks. Sicily's Italian Icebox is a small dessert shop with dirty sodas, lemonade and Lotus...