Japan has teamed up with Britain and Italy to jointly develop next-generation fighter aircraft by 2035, as Japan seeks to broaden its defense alliances in the face of emerging security threats. The three nations announced Friday the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a collaborative effort to build next-generation fighter aircraft by combining Britain’s Tempest and…
Japan Forms Pact With UK, Italy to Build Next-Generation Fighter Jet
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story | Documentary
Everybody knows the story of Santa Claus, but who was the real Santa? To answer that question, Mark Wilson travels not to the North Pole, but to Turkey and Italy to uncover the truth behind the legend. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films:…
Landslide Kills at Least 7 on Italy’s Ischia Island
CASAMICCIOLA TERME, Italy—At least seven people, including a newborn baby and two children, were killed on the southern Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide caused by torrential rain devastated a small town, an official said on Sunday. Five people were still missing, Naples prefect Claudio Palomba told a news conference. Dozens of emergency…
Reports: At Least 8 Dead in Landslide on Italian Island
MILAN—A landslide triggered by a storm on the southern Italian island of Ischia has killed at least eight people, Italian Vice Premier Matteo Salvini said Saturday. The news agency ANSA reported that at least 10 buildings had collapsed and more people are missing, including at least three children. At least 100 people were stranded in…
1 Dead, up to 12 Missing in Landslide on Italian Island
MILAN—Heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide early Saturday on the southern Italian resort island of Ischia that destroyed buildings and swept parked cars into the sea, leaving at least one person dead and up to 12 missing. The body of a woman was pulled from the mud, the Naples prefect Claudio Palomba, told a news…
The Bittersweet End: 7 Alluring Amari to Finish a Big Meal the Italian Way
When I took a teaching job in Italy years ago, I learned right quick to eat long, wonderful, late-night dinners that left one happy—but sometimes uncomfortably full. Fortunately, the Italians have a cure: amaro (plural is “amari”), meaning “bitter.” These digestives, which were originally wine-based but are now often made with neutral spirits, bring together…
Strong Offshore Quake Rattles Italy; No Injuries or Damage Reported
ROME—A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck off Italy’s Adriatic coast early on Wednesday, but caused no serious damage or injuries but was felt as far away as Rome and northern parts of the country. The quake, which occurred shortly after 7 a.m. (0600 GMT), was followed by more than 50 aftershocks of weaker intensity,…
7 Feared Dead in Helicopter Crash in Southern Italy, Police Say
MILAN—A helicopter flying from Italy’s Tremiti islands to the mainland crashed on Saturday some 50 kilometers from the city of Foggia, in the southern-east region of Apulia, police said, adding seven people were feared dead in the accident. A spokeswoman for the police’s office in Foggia told Reuters that weather conditions were bad but added…
A Magnificent Masseria
High on a hilltop in southern Italy is a delightful masseria—Italian for substantial farmhouse—set in the center of a picturesque 8.4-acre estate offering 360-degree views of the marvelous surrounding countryside. From the terraces of the three-bedroom, three-bath, 2,615-square-foot home, owners and guests enjoy spectacular views wherever they may gaze. French doors provide easy access to…
Italy Plans to Allow Unvaccinated Health Care Workers to Return to Work
Italian health care workers who have been suspended for rejecting COVID-19 vaccines will soon be able to return to work, the European country’s top health official said Friday. Orazio Schillaci, who was appointed last week by Italy’s newly formed ruling coalition to lead the Ministry of Health, said his administration is working on a measure…
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