New York City’s oldest Italian eatery set to shut down after 120 years
Final Meal for Manhattan’s Oldest Italian Restaurant Barbetta, Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant, is set to serve its last meal tomorrow, February 27th. After 120 years on West 46th Street’s Restaurant Row, this beloved establishment is closing its doors. The decision to shutter the restaurant follows the passing of longtime owner Laura Maiorio, who ran it […]
Italian Court Directs Government to Pay NGO for Holding Illegal Migrant Vessel
Italian Court Orders Compensation to NGO for 2019 Incident A court in Palermo decreed on Wednesday that the Italian government must compensate the German NGO Sea-Watch with 76,000 euros (approximately $89,680). This ruling stems from an incident involving an illegal migrant boat in 2019. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her astonishment, calling the decision “a […]
Italian Olympic speedskater takes a stand against Team USA
Italian Speedskaters Take Gold in Team Pursuit Italian speed skaters clinched gold in the team pursuit event on Tuesday, besting Team USA, and Andrea Giovannini made sure to celebrate that victory in style. Following the win, Giovannini skated around the rink, playfully taunting Stephen Curry by implying he should “go to bed.” This reference was […]
Italian Biathlete Competes in Winter Olympics After Attributing Doping Test to Nutella
Rebecca Passler Rejoins Italian Biathlon Team After Successful Appeal Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler was reinstated to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics team on Monday after successfully contesting her suspension for doping following a positive test for the banned substance letrozole. The 24-year-old athlete claimed in her appeal that the letrozole contamination originated from the spoon […]
A Timeless Presidents’ Day Tale: George Washington and the Italian Artist Who Celebrated Him
The Unlikely Connection Between George Washington and Constantino Brumidi It’s a pretty surprising pairing. On one hand, you have George Washington, often considered the “Cincinnatus of America.” On the other, there’s Constantino Brumidi, dubbed the American Michelangelo. Despite never having met, both left significant marks on the country. Washington, born in 1732, is celebrated as […]
Avalanche claims the lives of two skiers in the Italian Alps
Avalanche in Mont Blanc Claims Lives of Two Skiers On Sunday, an avalanche struck a popular freeride route near the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif, tragically killing two skiers and injuring another, authorities have confirmed. The Italian Alpine Rescue reported that the incident occurred during the morning at Couloir Vesses, a well-known off-piste […]
Aldo’s in Ozone Park leaves its mob history behind to become a halal Italian restaurant
Changing Aldo’s Pizzeria A notable mafia hangout in New York City is transforming itself into a halal Italian dining spot. This change comes courtesy of Sheikh Ahsan Ali, a former pizza maker who took over the restaurant from its financially struggling owner just last December. Ali, 29, marked the grand opening of Aldo’s Pizzeria and […]
Two American skiers saved in the Italian Alps close to the Olympic site
Rescue of American Skiers in Italy Two American skiers found themselves in a precarious situation when they got lost in the backcountry near Livigno, Italy, an Olympic venue. Fortunately, they were rescued on Tuesday night thanks to the efforts of thermal imaging cameras and a drone. The incident unfolded as two unidentified male skiers became […]
Italian tax authorities investigate Amazon in new tax inquiry, sources report.
Italian Tax Police Investigate Amazon for Tax Evasion On February 12, Italian tax authorities conducted a search at Amazon’s Milan headquarters as part of an ongoing investigation into potential tax evasion by the company. Two sources familiar with the situation confirmed these developments. In addition, the Guardia di Finanza tax police also visited the residences […]
Italian tax authorities investigate Amazon in fresh tax inquiry
Italian Tax Police Conduct Raids in Amazon Investigation On Thursday, Italian Tax Police launched searches at various locations, including Amazon’s offices. This move is linked to a recent tax evasion inquiry regarding the U.S. tech giant, as confirmed by two sources familiar with the situation. Authorities also carried out searches at the homes of seven […]