New York man arrested after high-speed chase in Italian luxury car in Virginia
STAFFORD, Va. — A 24-year-old New York man was arrested Saturday night after attempting to flee deputies during a high-speed pursuit in Stafford County, authorities said. The incident occurred on May 24…
Top French court annuls extradition of Italian mafia killer
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s top court on Tuesday annulled a lower court decision to extradite Edgardo Greco, a convicted mafia killer-turned-pizza chef who has been on the run since 2006, to Italy.…
Stellantis plans some 2,250 temporary layoffs at Italian Mirafiori plant
MILAN (Reuters) – Carmaker Stellantis will temporarily lay-off about 2,250 workers at its Mirafiori plant in the Italian city of Turin in the coming weeks in response to weak demand, unions said…
Italian firms less gloomy on outlook as inflation eases -central bank survey
MILAN (Reuters) – The opinion of Italian businesses on the prospects for the economy improved in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared with the previous three months, the Bank of Italy said…
Italian minister raises doubt over whether 2023 deficit goal can be met
ROME (Reuters) – Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti raised doubts on Friday over whether Rome’s 2023 deficit target could be met due to costly fiscal incentives for green home improvements. The government…
Italian issuers seen catching early 2024 bond market train
By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – Italian corporate and financial issuers are expected to hit the road running in January, seizing the traditional start of the year momentum on bond markets to…
Christmas Memories in New Jersey: A Legacy of Italian and American Traditions Melted Together
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Growing up in New Jersey, Christmas was more than a holiday; it was a vibrant tapestry of Italian traditions woven through family gatherings. The heart of these celebrations beat…
Italian road and airport operator Mundys explores India, Australia expansion
By Elisa Anzolin MILAN (Reuters) – Italian infrastructure group Mundys aims to strengthen its toll roads presence in the United States, Chile and Europe and is exploring expansion in India and Australia,…
Stellantis to start in-depth talks with Italian govt to boost car production
MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat-parent company Stellantis will start in-depth talks with the Italian government next month to finalise a broad agreement for the country’s automotive industry, including higher domestic production targets. Stellantis…
Italian economy likely to slow in next few months – stats bureau
ROME (Reuters) – The Italian economy is likely to slow further in the next few months after stagnating in the third quarter, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday. In its monthly…
What Makes Pastosa’s Italian Market a Happy Go-To for New Yorkers in Jersey?
NEW YORK, NY – Pastosa’s Italian Market, a cherished name among New Yorkers for generations, has been weaving the same culinary magic in New Jersey, where it caters to a growing community…
Italian govt confident TIM network deal with KKR will succeed
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s government is confident that the state-backed plan to restructure Telecom Italia (TIM) through the sale of its prized fixed network assets to U.S. fund KKR will succeed, Industry…
Italian party to ask constitutional court to rule against govt deficit hike
ROME (Reuters) – An Italian centrist opposition party led by former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Wednesday it would appeal to the constitutional court to rule unlawful the government’s decision to…
Ford, Hyundai turn to Italian casting machine maker IDRA
By Giulio Piovaccari TRAVAGLIATO, Italy (Reuters) – Idra, an Italian aluminium casting machine maker and Tesla supplier, has added Ford, Hyundai and a European company to its customer base as more carmakers…
Does Phil Murphy Get Points Back For Recognizing Columbus Day, Italian Heritage?
TRENTON, NJ – When it comes to Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is caught between a rock and a hard place. New Jersey has a large…
Italian companies see bleaker economic outlook-central bank survey
MILAN (Reuters) – Italian companies’ views on the prospects for the economy darkened markedly in the third quarter, the Bank of Italy said in its quarterly survey on Tuesday, hit by uncertainty…
Larger Italian banks still seen paying one-off tax despite opt-out offer
By Valentina Za MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s larger banks are still expected to pay a one-off banking tax despite the government at the weekend offering lenders a way out in return for…
Former Italian president Napolitano dies aged 98
ROME (Reuters) -Former Italian president Giorgio Napolitano, a onetime communist who helped to steer his country through a debt crisis in 2011, died on Friday aged 98. Condolences poured in from Italian…
Auto parts maker Marelli to discuss Italian plant closure with unions
MILAN (Reuters) – Auto parts maker Marelli will consult unions on a plan announced this week to shut one of its plants producing components for internal combustion engines (ICE) hit by the…
Italian Festival at Picturesque Historic Smithville
GALLOWAY, NJ – The Italian Fest is coming to Historic Smithville Village on September 23, offering a full day of Italian culture, from market wares to live music and bocce ball. The…
Spring Lake Italian Festival Celebrates Culture and Community, Spaghetti Eating Contest
SPRING LAKE, NJ – The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Spring Lake Italian Festival, a day-long event on Morris Avenue filled with Italian food, live music, and family-friendly…
Italian military jet crashes during exercise, killing 5-year-old girl
TURIN (Reuters) -An Italian military jet crashed during an exercise in Turin, hitting a car in which an entire family was travelling and killing a five-year-old girl, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said…
Suspects in Rita’s Italian Ice Assault Caught on Camera, Can You ID Them?
BRIDGETON, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying two men wanted for a physical assault at Rita’s Italian Ice in Upper Deerfield, Cumberland County. The…
New Italian Restaurant Taking Over at L’Osteria
TOMS RIVER, NJ – L’Osteria, an Italian restaurant that opened to much fanfare in Toms River has closed its doors. Today, a new sign went up in its place. A new restaurant…
Italian tourists flock to Albania in key boost for economy
By Fatos Bytyci and Florion Goga SARANDA, Albania (Reuters) – A waiter in an Albanian restaurant in the coastal resort town of Saranda apologised to newly arriving customers that little or nothing…
Famed Italian dealmaker and Piaggio CEO Colaninno dies
By Crispian Balmer ROME (Reuters) – Entrepreneur Roberto Colaninno, chairman and CEO of scooter maker Piaggio and one of Italy’s best-known dealmakers, has died, his investment company IMMSI said on Saturday. He…
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