Matteo Salvini, who became deputy prime minister and minister of the interior in June, has championed more restrictive policies toward migrants. The magazine, Famiglia Cristiana, is published by the Society of St. Paul.
Reported by Catholic Culture 24 minutes ago.
Italy's Salvini protests after Catholic magazine likens him to Satan (Reuters)
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Report: Italy deports convicted Islamic State recruiter
MILAN (AP) — An Italian news agency reports that authorities have deported a Slovenian man who completed a prison sentence for recruiting extremists to join Islamic State fighters in Syria.ANSA said Thursday that 28-year-old Rok...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 20 minutes ago.
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Beyonce shares photo of twins Rumi and Sir Carter while on vacation in Italy
Beyonce is giving fans a rare look at her adorable infant twins.
Reported by FOXNews.com 1 day ago.
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Draghi speech: Higher financial market volatility warrants constant monitoring
Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is delivering his remarks on the bank's monetary policy decision in a press conference with key quotes found below.
· The latest data has stabilized and is in line with our forecasts.
· Risks to growth outlook remain broadly balances.
· Uncertainties related to global factors remain prominent.
· Higher financial market volatility warrants constant monitoring.
· Inflation likely to remain around current levels for the remainder of the year.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
· The latest data has stabilized and is in line with our forecasts.
· Risks to growth outlook remain broadly balances.
· Uncertainties related to global factors remain prominent.
· Higher financial market volatility warrants constant monitoring.
· Inflation likely to remain around current levels for the remainder of the year.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
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Draghi speech: Uncertainty around inflation outlook is receding
Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is delivering his remarks on the bank's monetary policy decision in a press conference with key quotes found below.
· Uncertainty around inflation outlook is receding.
· Underlying inflation to pick up toward the end of the year.
· Underlying inflation to rise gradually in the medium term.
· Implementation of structural reforms in euro area countries needs to be substantially stepped up.
· We need to rebuild fiscal buffers particularly in countries with high government debt.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
· Uncertainty around inflation outlook is receding.
· Underlying inflation to pick up toward the end of the year.
· Underlying inflation to rise gradually in the medium term.
· Implementation of structural reforms in euro area countries needs to be substantially stepped up.
· We need to rebuild fiscal buffers particularly in countries with high government debt.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
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Draghi speech: Too early to assess content of US-EU trade meeting
Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is now responding to questions from the press with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.
· We took note of US-EU deal.
· Too early to assess content of US-EU trade meeting.
· Outcome of US-EU trade meeting is a good sign.
· Didn't discuss reinvestments.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
· We took note of US-EU deal.
· Too early to assess content of US-EU trade meeting.
· Outcome of US-EU trade meeting is a good sign.
· Didn't discuss reinvestments.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
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Draghi speech: Haven't done further analysis of protectionism
Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is delivering his remarks on the bank's monetary policy decision in a press conference with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.
· Rate guidance very effective as reflected by surveys and markets.
· No need to modify guidance on rates.
· Haven't done further analysis of protectionism.
· Trade war would create an entirely different climate.
· Capital key remains anchor in reinvestments.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
· Rate guidance very effective as reflected by surveys and markets.
· No need to modify guidance on rates.
· Haven't done further analysis of protectionism.
· Trade war would create an entirely different climate.
· Capital key remains anchor in reinvestments.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
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Draghi speech: We see encouraging signs here and there on inflation but early to call victory
Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is now responding to questions from the press with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.
· No change to assessment of medium-term growth, inflation outlook.
· Now clearer than before that moderation in growth depends on pull-back from unusually strong rates of last year.
· Some sluggishness of q1 continued in q2.
· We see encouraging signs here and there on inflation but early to call victory.
· Negotiated wage component is the main driver in the growth of nominal wages.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
· No change to assessment of medium-term growth, inflation outlook.
· Now clearer than before that moderation in growth depends on pull-back from unusually strong rates of last year.
· Some sluggishness of q1 continued in q2.
· We see encouraging signs here and there on inflation but early to call victory.
· Negotiated wage component is the main driver in the growth of nominal wages.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
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Draghi speech: Seeing impact of higher nominal wage growth
Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is now responding to questions from the press with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.
· The only version of the ECB that conveys the message is the English version.
· Market expectations very well aligned with the Governing Council's.
· Uncertainty component in terms structure of money markets may have increased due to various factors including trade.
· Seeing impact of higher nominal wage growth.
· Expect broad-based wage growth in H2 across sectors, countries.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
· The only version of the ECB that conveys the message is the English version.
· Market expectations very well aligned with the Governing Council's.
· Uncertainty component in terms structure of money markets may have increased due to various factors including trade.
· Seeing impact of higher nominal wage growth.
· Expect broad-based wage growth in H2 across sectors, countries.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 23 hours ago.
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Draghi speech: We welcome the successful action by the Greek government
Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is now responding to questions from the press with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.
· Too early to say what part of the recent rise in certain countries' target 2 liabilities reflect political uncertainty.
· We welcome the successful action by the Greek government, looking fwd to completion of programme.
· Greek waiver expires with programme.
· Changing of the ECB President only affects rate hike timing in the perverse minds of some market participants.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 22 hours ago.
· Too early to say what part of the recent rise in certain countries' target 2 liabilities reflect political uncertainty.
· We welcome the successful action by the Greek government, looking fwd to completion of programme.
· Greek waiver expires with programme.
· Changing of the ECB President only affects rate hike timing in the perverse minds of some market participants.
*Related articles*
*EUR/USD trims losses, keeps 1.1700 post-ECB.*
The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with *EUR/USD* a tad lower in the 1.1715/10 band.
*ECB Governing Council monetary policy statement July 26.*
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively.
*About Mario Draghi*
The European Central Bank's president Mario Draghi was born in 1947 in Rome, Italy. Graduated of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Draghi became the president of the European Central Bank in 2011. As part of his job in the Governing Council he gives press conferences in the back of how the ECB observes the current European economy. President's comments may determine positive or negative the Euro's trend in the short-term. Usually, if he shows a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a dovish is seen as negative (or bearish). Reported by FXstreet.com 22 hours ago.
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Jennifer Aniston & Adam Sandler Film 'Murder Mystery' on a Yacht
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler are getting to work! The co-stars were seen filming their movie, Murder Mystery, on a boat on Thursday (July 26) in Portofino, Italy in the Amalfi coast area of the country. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jennifer Aniston Adam and Jennifer are reuniting for the film after starring [...]
Reported by Just Jared 21 hours ago.
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Serie A Betting Tips: Ronaldo to star in another Scudetto win for Juventus
The Old Lady are expected to record an eigth straight title win and the five-time Ballon d'Or winner looks well placed to rack up the goals in Italy
Reported by Goal.com 19 hours ago.
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Leading Italian Academic Attilio Scienza Appointed Chief Scientist of the Vinitaly International Academy
Vinitaly International Academy’s recent evolution called for an academic guarantor that was found in Prof. Attilio Scienza, esteemed Italian scientist in the field of vine genetics. Scienza will act as the new Chief Scientist, ensuring academic integrity to the program.
VERONA, Italy (PRWEB) July 26, 2018
Italian scholar Attilio Scienza is the recently appointed Chief Scientist of the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA). After a major restyling, VIA now offers a complete educational path on Italian wines. The new ecosystem also features new faculty: MW Sarah Heller and VIA Italian Wine Expert Henry Davar (See [press release). Furthermore, the main Italian associations in the industry will also take an active part in the VIA ecosystem as members of the Institutional Advisory Board. To live up to the reputation of such prestigious wine professionals and to continue spreading the gospel of Italian wine abroad, it was only natural for Vinitaly International to fill in the position of VIA’s academic guarantor with one of the most well-regarded Italian wine scientists.
Attilio Scienza is one of the leading experts in viticultural sciences, agronomy, physiology, and vine genetics. He has been teaching viticultural sciences in the Department of Agriculture of the University of Milan since 1987. He is the author of over 350 academic publications in journals, text books, and monographs and is also widely published in Italian and English on cultural and historical topics related to viticulture and the vine. He was awarded the Premio Internazionale Morsiani (in 2006) and the OIV Award for viticulture (in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012).
On the new appointment, Scienza commented: “It is a challenge, one of the many challenges that should be taken in life. It is also a great honor to communicate the values of wine and of the Italian wine territories abroad. It is certainly a challenge because new stimuli and approaches are needed to communicate who we are and what we do. But it is also a great honor because, after all, developing our market on new markets means that we need to be persuasive in what we narrate.”
The role of the Chief Scientist is to act as a conduit between the world of wine education in Italy and the one abroad; it will also be key to ensure highest educational standards are met. Scienza’s stature in the the field of viticultural sciences and his decades-long teaching experience will ensure the program’s academic integrity. Scienza will also interact with the VIA Faculty, by providing feedback and input in the program. Stevie Kim, Managing Director of Vinitaly International and Founder of VIA, speaks highly of Prof. Attilio Scienza and of the new ecosystem and program: “I was profoundly struck by Prof. Scienza’s deep and wide-ranging knowledge of wine—not just the science behind it, but also the cultural and historical value of wine in Italy, and wine marketing of all things! He is truly a Renaissance man. He is also very passionate about Italian wine education, and more importantly, very humble and incredibly generous about sharing his knowledge. I look forward to working with Prof. Scienza to bring the Vinitaly International Academy project to the next level with the goal of making it the gold standard for Italian wine education.”
In the new VIA ecosystem, a crucial role will also be played by the major Italian associations, that will become members of the Institutional Advisory Board: FederDOC (Confederazione Nazionale Consorzi Volontari per la tutela delle denominazioni dei vini italiani) or the association which looks after the certification of wine appellations in Italy; FEDERVINI, an industrial association including larger producers of wine, spirits, vinagre and other wine-related products; FIVI (Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti), the independent wine producers’ association; and UIV (Unione Italiana Vini), a category-specific trade association institued in 1895 that focuses exclusively on winery owners.
The re-styled VIA Certification Course taught by Sarah Heller and Henry Davar will debut in Hong Kong from November 4th to 8th, prior to the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, where Vinitaly organises the Italian pavilion. Wine professionals interested in applying have time until August 15th and can find additional information and the application form at the following link.
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The grand Vinitaly 2019 will be held from April 7th to the 10th. Every year, Vinitaly counts more than 4,000 exhibitors on a 100,000+ square meter area and 130,000 visitors from over 140 different countries with more than 30,000 top international buyers. The premier event to Vinitaly, OperaWine (https://www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=646) “Finest Italian Wines: 100 Great Producers,” which will be held on the 6th of April, one day prior to Vinitaly will unite international wine professionals in the heart of Verona, offering them the unique opportunity to discover and taste the wines of the 100 Best Italian Producers, as selected by Wine Spectator. Since 1998 Vinitaly International travels to several countries such as Russia, China, USA and Hong Kong thanks to its strategic arm abroad, Vinitaly International. In February 2014 Vinitaly International launched an educational project, the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) with the aim of divulging and broadcasting the excellence and diversity of Italian wine around the globe. VIA this year launched the seventh edition of its Certification Course and today counts 151 Italian Wine Ambassadors and 11 Italian Wine Experts. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
VERONA, Italy (PRWEB) July 26, 2018
Italian scholar Attilio Scienza is the recently appointed Chief Scientist of the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA). After a major restyling, VIA now offers a complete educational path on Italian wines. The new ecosystem also features new faculty: MW Sarah Heller and VIA Italian Wine Expert Henry Davar (See [press release). Furthermore, the main Italian associations in the industry will also take an active part in the VIA ecosystem as members of the Institutional Advisory Board. To live up to the reputation of such prestigious wine professionals and to continue spreading the gospel of Italian wine abroad, it was only natural for Vinitaly International to fill in the position of VIA’s academic guarantor with one of the most well-regarded Italian wine scientists.
Attilio Scienza is one of the leading experts in viticultural sciences, agronomy, physiology, and vine genetics. He has been teaching viticultural sciences in the Department of Agriculture of the University of Milan since 1987. He is the author of over 350 academic publications in journals, text books, and monographs and is also widely published in Italian and English on cultural and historical topics related to viticulture and the vine. He was awarded the Premio Internazionale Morsiani (in 2006) and the OIV Award for viticulture (in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012).
On the new appointment, Scienza commented: “It is a challenge, one of the many challenges that should be taken in life. It is also a great honor to communicate the values of wine and of the Italian wine territories abroad. It is certainly a challenge because new stimuli and approaches are needed to communicate who we are and what we do. But it is also a great honor because, after all, developing our market on new markets means that we need to be persuasive in what we narrate.”
The role of the Chief Scientist is to act as a conduit between the world of wine education in Italy and the one abroad; it will also be key to ensure highest educational standards are met. Scienza’s stature in the the field of viticultural sciences and his decades-long teaching experience will ensure the program’s academic integrity. Scienza will also interact with the VIA Faculty, by providing feedback and input in the program. Stevie Kim, Managing Director of Vinitaly International and Founder of VIA, speaks highly of Prof. Attilio Scienza and of the new ecosystem and program: “I was profoundly struck by Prof. Scienza’s deep and wide-ranging knowledge of wine—not just the science behind it, but also the cultural and historical value of wine in Italy, and wine marketing of all things! He is truly a Renaissance man. He is also very passionate about Italian wine education, and more importantly, very humble and incredibly generous about sharing his knowledge. I look forward to working with Prof. Scienza to bring the Vinitaly International Academy project to the next level with the goal of making it the gold standard for Italian wine education.”
In the new VIA ecosystem, a crucial role will also be played by the major Italian associations, that will become members of the Institutional Advisory Board: FederDOC (Confederazione Nazionale Consorzi Volontari per la tutela delle denominazioni dei vini italiani) or the association which looks after the certification of wine appellations in Italy; FEDERVINI, an industrial association including larger producers of wine, spirits, vinagre and other wine-related products; FIVI (Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti), the independent wine producers’ association; and UIV (Unione Italiana Vini), a category-specific trade association institued in 1895 that focuses exclusively on winery owners.
The re-styled VIA Certification Course taught by Sarah Heller and Henry Davar will debut in Hong Kong from November 4th to 8th, prior to the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, where Vinitaly organises the Italian pavilion. Wine professionals interested in applying have time until August 15th and can find additional information and the application form at the following link.
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The grand Vinitaly 2019 will be held from April 7th to the 10th. Every year, Vinitaly counts more than 4,000 exhibitors on a 100,000+ square meter area and 130,000 visitors from over 140 different countries with more than 30,000 top international buyers. The premier event to Vinitaly, OperaWine (https://www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=646) “Finest Italian Wines: 100 Great Producers,” which will be held on the 6th of April, one day prior to Vinitaly will unite international wine professionals in the heart of Verona, offering them the unique opportunity to discover and taste the wines of the 100 Best Italian Producers, as selected by Wine Spectator. Since 1998 Vinitaly International travels to several countries such as Russia, China, USA and Hong Kong thanks to its strategic arm abroad, Vinitaly International. In February 2014 Vinitaly International launched an educational project, the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) with the aim of divulging and broadcasting the excellence and diversity of Italian wine around the globe. VIA this year launched the seventh edition of its Certification Course and today counts 151 Italian Wine Ambassadors and 11 Italian Wine Experts. Reported by PRWeb 19 hours ago.
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Robin Wright & Clement Giraudet Pack on the PDA in Steamy Photos!
Robin Wright and Clement Giraudet are packing on the PDA! The 52-year-old House of Cards actress and the Saint Laurent VIP relations manager were spotted kissing and embracing in the pool on Thursday (July 26) in Positano, Italy. Robin showed off her body in a bikini, while Clement put his toned shirtless torso on display. [...]
Reported by Just Jared 18 hours ago.
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Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler on the set of Murder Mystery in Italy
Beyoncé just spent a week on a yacht in Italy. Now it’s Jennifer Aniston, in a different part of Italy, but also on a boat, shooting Murder Mystery with Adam Sandler. She was also seen out in the sun earlier this week enjoying a couple of days off before resuming production. I have a question ab...
Reported by Lainey Gossip 18 hours ago.
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After peace agreement Eritrea's first step must be helping youth, priest says
Asmara, Eritrea, Jul 26, 2018 / 11:33 am (ACI Prensa).- After a peace accord signed this month ended 20 years of conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia, an Eritrean Catholic priest said the country needs to focus on opportunities for youth, to stem the flow of emigration.
“Peace is the base. Now we need to start to build a better future for our youth,” said Fr. Mussie Zerai, a 2015 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and founder and president of Habeshia, an organization which helps immigrants and refugees in Italy.
A peace agreement was signed in July by Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki and Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed, formally ending a lengthy war between the two countries, which are located in the Horn of Africa.
Eritrea and Ethiopia fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, and intermittent border clashes have continued since then. The July 8-9 summit formally ended the border conflict, restored diplomatic relations, and opened the nations' mutual border.
The priest told EWTN that the peace agreement has fulfilled 20 years of dreams and given people hope for the future, but should be followed by guaranteeing freedom, education, healthcare, and jobs, to “reduce the exodus of young people.”
Eritrea is a one-party state whose human rights record has frequently been deplored. Isaias has been president of the country since it formally gained independence in 1993.
Zerai, who was involved in the peace-building efforts, said he and others had been trying to promote dialogue as the solution for the two countries.
Religion, as well, had a role, he noted, since the prime minister of Ethiopia “invited all religious leaders” to become involved in preparing “the people for reconciliation and for tolerance and for good relations between neighboring countries” following the accord.
Religious freedom has long been a concern in Eritrea, which was highlighted in the U.S. State Department’s annual report on the state of international religious freedom, released May 29.
The report documented the arrest of hundreds of independent Protestant Christians in Eritrea, where the government reportedly coerced numerous individuals into renouncing their faith.
Catholics make up about 5 percent of the country’s population and Oriental Orthodox nearly 40 percent. The Eritrean Catholic Church uses the Alexandrian rite.
Zerai said the Catholic Church in Eritrea is very active in all aspects of society, including evangelization, charity, education, and healthcare, but faces government discrimination.
Authorities recently shut down eight free Catholic-run medical clinics, he explained, which prevented the Church from serving the poor people in those areas. Authorities said the clinics were unnecessary, because of the presence of state clinics, he said.
“Our hope is that with peace maybe the internal policy will change,” Zerai said, decrying the lack of rule of law over the last two decades.
“Now with peace I hope the country, the government, will start to build this important infrastructure and structure for the country.” Reported by CNA 18 hours ago.
“Peace is the base. Now we need to start to build a better future for our youth,” said Fr. Mussie Zerai, a 2015 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and founder and president of Habeshia, an organization which helps immigrants and refugees in Italy.
A peace agreement was signed in July by Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki and Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed, formally ending a lengthy war between the two countries, which are located in the Horn of Africa.
Eritrea and Ethiopia fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, and intermittent border clashes have continued since then. The July 8-9 summit formally ended the border conflict, restored diplomatic relations, and opened the nations' mutual border.
The priest told EWTN that the peace agreement has fulfilled 20 years of dreams and given people hope for the future, but should be followed by guaranteeing freedom, education, healthcare, and jobs, to “reduce the exodus of young people.”
Eritrea is a one-party state whose human rights record has frequently been deplored. Isaias has been president of the country since it formally gained independence in 1993.
Zerai, who was involved in the peace-building efforts, said he and others had been trying to promote dialogue as the solution for the two countries.
Religion, as well, had a role, he noted, since the prime minister of Ethiopia “invited all religious leaders” to become involved in preparing “the people for reconciliation and for tolerance and for good relations between neighboring countries” following the accord.
Religious freedom has long been a concern in Eritrea, which was highlighted in the U.S. State Department’s annual report on the state of international religious freedom, released May 29.
The report documented the arrest of hundreds of independent Protestant Christians in Eritrea, where the government reportedly coerced numerous individuals into renouncing their faith.
Catholics make up about 5 percent of the country’s population and Oriental Orthodox nearly 40 percent. The Eritrean Catholic Church uses the Alexandrian rite.
Zerai said the Catholic Church in Eritrea is very active in all aspects of society, including evangelization, charity, education, and healthcare, but faces government discrimination.
Authorities recently shut down eight free Catholic-run medical clinics, he explained, which prevented the Church from serving the poor people in those areas. Authorities said the clinics were unnecessary, because of the presence of state clinics, he said.
“Our hope is that with peace maybe the internal policy will change,” Zerai said, decrying the lack of rule of law over the last two decades.
“Now with peace I hope the country, the government, will start to build this important infrastructure and structure for the country.” Reported by CNA 18 hours ago.
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Landmark of Pittsburgh's Little Italy food scene set to close
Owner says its "time to move on" as she works to close Groceria Italiana.
Reported by bizjournals 13 hours ago.
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Apple Shows Off Photos of New Piazza Liberty Store in Milan
Apple's newest flagship Apple Store, Piazza Liberty, opened in Milan, Italy today and to celebrate the occasion, Apple shared some images of the new location.
Piazza Liberty is the first Italian Apple Store to feature the updated Apple Store layout with areas that include Genius Grove, The Forum, and The Avenue, aka parts of the store dedicated to activities like support, classes, and shopping.
This new flagship location features a huge fountain with water cascading over glass walls that customers walk through to enter the store.
Piazza Liberty includes a public plaza where visitors to the store gathered ahead of its unveiling, and Apple plans to host Today at Apple sessions and performances all weekend at the new location. Milanese artist L I M was on hand to perform during the store's launch.
Customers who visited the store early received free tote bags and artist books, and Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts was on hand to greet guests. Ahead of the store's opening, Apple worked with 21 local artists to celebrate the creative community of Milan.
What a night in Milan! Thank you to our talented team and the thousands of customers who celebrated with us at #ApplePiazzaLiberty. pic.twitter.com/sWh9Ti950e
— Angela Ahrendts (@AngelaAhrendts) July 26, 2018The store is home to 230 new Apple retail employees, many of whom Apple says came to Milan from Apple stores around the world. Counting the new store in Milan, Apple now has 17 retail locations across Italy.Related Roundup: Apple Stores
Discuss this article in our forums Reported by MacRumours.com 12 hours ago.
Piazza Liberty is the first Italian Apple Store to feature the updated Apple Store layout with areas that include Genius Grove, The Forum, and The Avenue, aka parts of the store dedicated to activities like support, classes, and shopping.
This new flagship location features a huge fountain with water cascading over glass walls that customers walk through to enter the store.
Piazza Liberty includes a public plaza where visitors to the store gathered ahead of its unveiling, and Apple plans to host Today at Apple sessions and performances all weekend at the new location. Milanese artist L I M was on hand to perform during the store's launch.
Customers who visited the store early received free tote bags and artist books, and Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts was on hand to greet guests. Ahead of the store's opening, Apple worked with 21 local artists to celebrate the creative community of Milan.
What a night in Milan! Thank you to our talented team and the thousands of customers who celebrated with us at #ApplePiazzaLiberty. pic.twitter.com/sWh9Ti950e
— Angela Ahrendts (@AngelaAhrendts) July 26, 2018The store is home to 230 new Apple retail employees, many of whom Apple says came to Milan from Apple stores around the world. Counting the new store in Milan, Apple now has 17 retail locations across Italy.Related Roundup: Apple Stores
Discuss this article in our forums Reported by MacRumours.com 12 hours ago.
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Luke Evans & Victor Turpin Eat Dinner with Friends in Italy
Luke Evans and Victor Turpin chat with a friend after having dinner on Thursday night (July 26) in Portofino, Italy. The guys, who have been rumored to be dating since the beginning of the year, were joined by Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams and another male friend for the meal. Luke is currently in [...]
Reported by Just Jared 7 hours ago.
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Nada’s Italy Small Group Tours Launches Second U.S. Location With A Boutique Store Twist.
The Second Location In The Dynamic City Of Delray Beach, FL Enables A Unique Combination of Travel And Imported Italian Products Under One Roof.
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB) July 27, 2018
As the premier choice for exclusive small group travel, Nada’s Italy is expanding its reach in South Florida by opening a second location in the heart of the Pineapple Grove arts district in downtown Delray Beach.
While most brick-and-mortar travel agencies face insurmountable fears of closing their doors and shifting operations online, Nada’s Italy is bravely going against travel trends, seeing opportunity in opening up store fronts, and leveraging the power of face-to-face interactions, events, and workshops.
Nada’s Italy was started by Italian-born Nada Vergili, an expat from Florence who moved to the USA and developed the business in 2004 with a strong passion for sharing her culture with the American public. She coined an intriguing slogan “Tours for people who don’t go on tours.”, catering to active adult travelers wanting to experience Italy in a more intimate, stress-free, relaxed way, without the high-paced structured schedules of large-scale tours.
After several years of living in North Carolina and establishing her first successful location in Charlotte, Nada fell in love with Delray Beach and decided to make this vibrant beachside community her home.
Having one of the highest rated reviewed travel businesses and thousands of clients nationwide, Nada decided to completely redefine the concept of “travel store”, to include high-quality imported Italian products her clients enjoy while they are on her trips. Nada brings to South Florida some of Tuscany’s best-rated organic olive oil, premium-quality bath & body products, organic skincare from Sardinia, all-natural hand-crafted soap from Tuscany, and an assortment of fragrances made in Venice.
Nada’s intention for the Delray Beach store is to make it a central place for residents and visitors to connect around “all-things-Italian” through Italian classes, travel workshops, and fund-raising events for local non-profits. To add to the Italian-themed experience, everyone who walks through the front-door is greeted with a warm “Benvenuto” by Veronica, a friend of Nada’s from Salerno, Italy, and offered a free cappuccino or espresso. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB) July 27, 2018
As the premier choice for exclusive small group travel, Nada’s Italy is expanding its reach in South Florida by opening a second location in the heart of the Pineapple Grove arts district in downtown Delray Beach.
While most brick-and-mortar travel agencies face insurmountable fears of closing their doors and shifting operations online, Nada’s Italy is bravely going against travel trends, seeing opportunity in opening up store fronts, and leveraging the power of face-to-face interactions, events, and workshops.
Nada’s Italy was started by Italian-born Nada Vergili, an expat from Florence who moved to the USA and developed the business in 2004 with a strong passion for sharing her culture with the American public. She coined an intriguing slogan “Tours for people who don’t go on tours.”, catering to active adult travelers wanting to experience Italy in a more intimate, stress-free, relaxed way, without the high-paced structured schedules of large-scale tours.
After several years of living in North Carolina and establishing her first successful location in Charlotte, Nada fell in love with Delray Beach and decided to make this vibrant beachside community her home.
Having one of the highest rated reviewed travel businesses and thousands of clients nationwide, Nada decided to completely redefine the concept of “travel store”, to include high-quality imported Italian products her clients enjoy while they are on her trips. Nada brings to South Florida some of Tuscany’s best-rated organic olive oil, premium-quality bath & body products, organic skincare from Sardinia, all-natural hand-crafted soap from Tuscany, and an assortment of fragrances made in Venice.
Nada’s intention for the Delray Beach store is to make it a central place for residents and visitors to connect around “all-things-Italian” through Italian classes, travel workshops, and fund-raising events for local non-profits. To add to the Italian-themed experience, everyone who walks through the front-door is greeted with a warm “Benvenuto” by Veronica, a friend of Nada’s from Salerno, Italy, and offered a free cappuccino or espresso. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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