ALICUDI -- The picturesque island of Alicudi, nestled in the Aeolian archipelago off Sicily's coast, is battling a unique problem – its wild goat population that has exploded in past years and is overrunning the island.
With about 100 human residents, the previously idyllic island set in the shimmering Mediterranean Sea now hosts an alarming ratio of six goats per person, with the imbalance sparking concerns about the island's ecosystem and safety.
ROME -- When we talk about Iftar, we are referring to the evening meal with which the daily fast is broken during the month of Ramadan. Iftar is also a time of sharing, with relatives and friends gathering to break the fast just after sunset.
Therefore, responding to an international, demanding and extremely mobile clientele, this year, the Bulgari Hotel of Rome, has planned an Iftar with an accurate attention to every detail available to those of its customers who observe the fast of the month of Ramadan.
ROME – University students and staff across Italy are protesting the Italian-Israel industrial, scientific and technological cooperation and research agreement, because of the Israeli bombing of Gaza, students said.
The Italian government’s website states they are looking to fund joint Italian Israeli research projects in the areas of “technologies for healthy soils”, “water technologies” and “precision optics.” The deadline for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s calls for tenders is Wednesday 4 p.m.
ROME – Matteo Berrettini, an Italian tennis player, won his first ATP title in two years after beating Carballes Baena in Marrakech.
Berrettini beat Baena in straight sets 7-5, 6-2, marking the Italian’s return to winning ways after numerous injuries which halted his performance. He had not won a tournament since Queen’s Club Championships in London in 2022.
SUZUKA - Two weeks after Max Verstappen retired during Australian GP, Red Bull bounced back this weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix by securing a one-two finish. Christian Horner praised the performance of his drivers but nevertheless acknowledged that Red Bull was feeling the pressure from Ferrari.
PRAGUE - Only got 2 days in Prague? Maximize your 48 hours in this beautiful city with this comprehensive itinerary.
PORT SUDAN – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has managed to bring desperately needed food and nutrition supplies into Darfur, the first WFP assistance to reach the war-wracked region in months. Yet, the UN food agency warns that unless the people of Sudan receive a constant flow of aid via all possible humanitarian corridors – from neighbouring countries and across battle lines – the country’s hunger catastrophe will only worsen.
ROME – Flavio Bruno Pardini, better known by his stage name Gazzelle, has become the face of Italian indie pop music, boasting a Sanremo appearance and a sold-out Italian tour.
With lyrics that range from “cin cin” to “everything is more beautiful if you see it from here”, Gazzelle, 34, has won over the hearts of the younger generation of Italians by encapsulating their life experiences including love, loneliness, partying, and mental health struggles in catchy songs.
ROME – Over 300 migrants including women and children landed at Lampedusa overnight, with a total of 670 migrants arriving to the Italian island on Thursday, coastguards said.
Six boats were intercepted off the coast of Lampedusa on the night between Thursday and Friday by the coastguard, and one other boat with 58 people aboard landed separately on Guitgia beach on the south side of the island. 333 migrants in total landed overnight. All seven had set sail from various port towns in Tunisia.
