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Bawumia to meet Pope Francis in Italy
Add a CommentVice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia departed Ghana last night for a working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State, aimed at strengthening the enduring relations between Ghana, Italy, and the Vatican State. During his visit, Dr. Bawumia … Read more →
Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry
Add a CommentAn Italian judge has ordered the seizure of €779.5m ($835.5m; £676.8m) from short-term rental giant Airbnb, over alleged tax evasion. Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a tax from landlords on around €3.7bn of rental income. Landlords in Italy … Read more →
41 Migrants die in shipwreck off Italy
Add a CommentForty-one migrants have died in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa, survivors told local media. A group of four people who survived the disaster told rescuers that they were on a boat that had set off from Sfax … Read more →
Ghana, Italy renew co-operation ties
Add a CommentGhana and Italy have renewed their commitments to deepening the ties of co-operation and the bonds of friendship that exist between the two countries, as well as to continue to explore areas of mutual interests for the benefit of their … Read more →
Italy blocks Chinese control of tyre giant
Add a CommentItaly has moved to block a Chinese state-owned company from taking control of tyre making giant Pirelli. The decision is part of measures announced by Italy’s government to protect Pirelli’s independence. Beijing-controlled chemical giant Sinochem is Pirelli’s biggest shareholder, with … Read more →
An unexpected chance for Balotelli – can Mario fire Italy to World Cup?
Add a CommentMario Balotelli’s call-up to the Italy training camp, more than three years after his last cap, has raised eyebrows both in his homeland and around Europe. The 31-year-old, who now plays in Turkey for Adana Demirspor, is one of 36 players … Read more →
EURO 2020: Italy beat England on penalties to win
Add a CommentEngland’s hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy were crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lost 3-2 on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley. Despite two saves by Jordan Pickford, missed penalties … Read more →
England beat Denmark to book Euro 2020 final with Italy
Add a CommentAn extra-time penalty from England captain Harry Kane sent Gareth Southgate’s side to their first major final since 1966. Denmark had the better of the first half and took the lead from a brilliant free-kick by Mikel Damsgaard after half … Read more →
Spain and Italy ‘give US hope’ cases will level off
Add a CommentThe situation in Italy and Spain, where infections and deaths have fallen in recent days, is “giving hope” on what the United States’ “future could be”, says Deborah Birx, one of President Trump’s coronavirus advisers. On Sunday, New York, the … Read more →
Venice floods: Italy to declare state of emergency over damage
Add a CommentItaly is set to declare a state of emergency in Venice after the Italian city was engulfed by 1.87m (6ft) high water levels, flooding its historic basilica and cutting power to homes. More than 80% of the city, a Unesco … Read more →
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