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Amazon Fined 10 Million Euros By Italy For Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices

April 24, 2024 admin

Amazon was not immediately available for comment. Milan: Italy’s antitrust authority has fined two subsidiaries of Amazon 10 million euros ($10.70 million) for alleged unfair commercial practices, the regulator said on Wednesday. According to the watchdog, Amazon has “significantly restricted consumers freedom of choice” by automatically pre-setting the ‘Subscribe&Save’ option, for regular scheduled deliveries rather…

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Meloni, Le Pen rift disrupts far-Right’s prospects of wielding power in the EU

March 30, 2024 admin

When a French Minister compared Italy’s nationalist Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French far-Right last year, the Italian Premier rang French President Emmanuel Macron to complain. Ms. Meloni was so incensed that the French leader felt compelled to send an emissary to Rome to appease her, said two…

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The Children Left Waiting For Citizenship

March 15, 2024 admin

Italy has one of the toughest citizenship regimes in Europe. Rome, Italy: When rapper Ghali sang “I’m a true Italian” to 10 million television viewers last month, he spoke for hundreds of thousands of people born to immigrants in Italy who struggle to obtain citizenship. The 30-year-old musician, born in Milan to Tunisian parents, sang…

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Viewers Spot Major Flaw In Italy Safety Video

February 22, 2024 admin

Italian transport ministry acknowledged a “possible mistake”: Report (Representational) Rome: An Italian public service message urging young drivers to put down their smartphones drew plenty of attention for the wrong reasons on Wednesday as the actors failed to wear their seatbelts. The video produced for the Italian transport ministry features four young women travelling in…

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Italy PM splits from partner after his sexist TV comments

October 20, 2023 admin

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has separated from her television journalist partner Andrea Giambruno. File | Photo Credit: AFP Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday she had separated from her television journalist partner Andrea Giambruno, who has drawn criticism in recent weeks for sexist comments made on and off air. “My relationship with Andrea…

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Harry Maguire Hits Out At England Fans Who Booed Jordan Henderson

October 18, 2023 admin

Harry Maguire has criticised supporters who jeered England teammate Jordan Henderson.© AFP Harry Maguire has criticised supporters who jeered Jordan Henderson during international matches at Wembley, saying “proper England fans don’t boo players”. Henderson was booed off the pitch during Friday’s 1-0 friendly win over Australia, admitting it was “disappointing” to be on the receiving…

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England Seal Euro 2024 Berth As Kane Double Sinks Italy

October 18, 2023 admin

England booked their place at Euro 2024 as Harry Kane‘s double inspired an impressive fightback to beat holders Italy 3-1 at Wembley on Tuesday. Needing a point to be certain of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Germany, Gareth Southgate’s side fell behind to Gianluca Scamacca’s early goal. But, fuelled by a superb display from…

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21 Killed After Bus Falls From Venice Bridge, Catches Fire In Italy

October 3, 2023 admin

Italian Prime Minister expressed her “profound condolences” after the incident. (Representational) Venice: At least 21 people, including two children and foreigners, were killed Tuesday and several others wounded when a bus running on methane plunged off a bridge in Venice and caught fire. “A tragedy has struck our community this evening”, mayor Luigi Brugnaro wrote…

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Asylum Seekers In Italy Told To Pay $5,259 To Avoid Detention

September 22, 2023 admin

Human rights groups attacked the move. Rome: Asylum seekers in Italy will have to pay 4,938 euros ($5,259) to avoid detention while their request for protection is being processed, the government said on Friday, in a measure apparently aimed at deterring migrants. Facing a surge in new arrivals, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition announced this…

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Italian Winemaker Drowns In Wine Vat While Trying To Save Colleague

September 22, 2023 admin

Mr Bettolini worked at the company since 2018. A winemaker in Italy died after trying to save his colleague who had passed out in a wine vat during the fermentation process, as per a report in the New York Post. The 46-year-old man, Marco Bettolini, drowned in the vat after he became dizzy from the…

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