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World Woman Foundation sets Venice Film Festival leadership event for Sept. 7
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World Woman Foundation will host World Woman Venice Agenda on Sept. 7, 2026, at The Home of The Human Safety Net in Venice during the Venice Film Festival.
Italy opens first national pavilion at Dubai Derma as UAE demand hits record levels
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The Italian Trade Agency is bringing Italy’s first national pavilion to Dubai Derma 2026, backing a push into a UAE dermatology and skincare market that posted record Italian exports in 2025. The move comes as demand for dermocosmetics, skincare…
Italy’s new pay transparency rules start to bite for employers
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Italy’s D.Lgs. 96/2026, which implements the EU pay transparency directive, took effect June 7, 2026 and puts new obligations on public and private employers.
Rome Records releases sixth album Only Now, led by reggae track Stop the War
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Rome Records has released its sixth album, Only Now, a 12-track project that puts reggae and roots influences at the forefront.
Italian industrial groups push human-centric manufacturing model
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UCID, Federmeccanica and regional partners are promoting a new “Italian social economy” built around worker dignity, youth engagement and local community ties.
Gary E Smith wins NYC Big Book Award political thriller prize
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Gary E Smith’s And So It Goes won first place in the Political Thriller category at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
Italian Excellence Award unveils first 21 nominations for 2026
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The Italian Excellence Award has announced its first 21 nominations for the 13th edition, with finalists spanning Dubai, Washington, DC, Luxembourg, Naples and Sicily.
5 Italian lunch box ideas for the school year on a budget
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Italian cured meats take center stage in five quick lunch boxes aimed at keeping school meals varied, portable and affordable.
Prime Video launches Italian docureality Benvenute a Bordo
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Benvenute a Bordo – L’Italia raccontata in van is now available on Prime Video, taking viewers across Italy through stories of local traditions, entrepreneurs and artisans.
Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters launches corporate fishing packages in Venice
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Captain Troy Wetzel and Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters have launched turnkey corporate fishing charters in Venice, Louisiana, aimed at companies seeking executive retreats, client entertainment and team-building trips.
Mera Kisan expands India’s bulk quinoa and makhana exports
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Mera Kisan says it has become India’s leading bulk exporter of quinoa and makhana, shipping certified superfood ingredients to buyers in more than 30 countries.
Chinese hemp seed suppliers face tighter EU organic rules as demand rises
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Ningxia Senqi Food Industry Co., Ltd. and four other Chinese hemp seed suppliers are being reviewed by international buyers as the EU’s organic import rules take full effect.
Casavogue marks 54 years in Montreal with Italian craftsmanship at the center
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Casavogue is marking its 54th year in business in 2026, spotlighting the Italian manufacturing that has shaped the Montreal family retailer since 1972. The Saint-Michel showroom is using the milestone to reinforce its focus on craftsmanship,…
ITTV to host Venice talks on Hybrid AI and IP
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ITTV International will hold two industry conversations at the Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 4-5, bringing executives from Amazon MGM Studios, producers, tech founders and legal experts together to examine how intellectual property…
La Cucina Melbourne wins 2026 Quality Business Award
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La Cucina Melbourne has been named Best Italian Restaurant in Melbourne, VIC in the 2026 Quality Business Awards.
Michael Battalini discusses business and retirement planning on Pittsburgh podcast
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Michael Battalini, president and CEO of Pittsburgh Wealth Management Group, appeared on Talking Business and Life to discuss his path in financial services, leadership and community roots.
AIBC World 2026 sets Rome technology summit for November
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AIBC World 2026 is ramping up ahead of its November debut at Fiera Roma, where the event plans to gather 30,000 delegates, 1,000 exhibitors and 300 speakers across AI, blockchain, fintech, gaming and digital innovation.
Fernwayer adds Naples, Sicily, Milan and Genoa to Italy lineup
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Fernwayer is expanding its Italy portfolio with new private travel experiences in Naples, Sicily, Milan and Genoa, building on an existing lineup in Rome, Venice, Florence, Trieste and Sardinia.
Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body joins Venice Chamber
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Howard Brown & Sons Auto Body has joined the Venice Chamber of Commerce, deepening ties to Venice and the Westside as the family-owned collision repair shop marks more than five decades in business.
Pizzaville Chelmer wins 2026 Quality Business Award for best pizza in Brisbane’s western suburbs
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Pizzaville Chelmer has received the 2026 Quality Business Award for Best Pizza in Brisbane Western Suburbs, recognizing its food quality, customer service and local reputation.
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