Italy

Judge in Italy Convicts 23 Americans In CIA Rendition Case

Michael Santo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:04:05 -0600

An Italian judge has convicted 23 in absentia in connection with a CIA rendition case, it was announced Wednesday. The 23 Americans were accused of illegal kidnapping an Egyptian cleric, Osama Moustafa Hassan Nasr, also known as Abu Omar, on a Milan street in February of 2003.

The Grado lagoon prepares to recreate the magic of Christmas on the seashore

bluwom — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:21:36 -0500

Over 150 traditional or nautical-themed nativity scenes displayed in the streets, squares and churches of Grado and Barbana Island. Christmas markets spread festive season colours, perfumes and lights across Grado. Children’s parties with St Nicholas and Father Christmas. Live music, plus fireworks over the sea. Grado prepares celebrations for children and grown-ups in its atmospheric lagoon setting.

Court In Italy Overturns Berlusconi's Immunity

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:58:21 -0500

Prime Minister of Italy Mr. Silvio Berlusconi, who has been a very controversial figure not only in the Italian but in the European politics today lost his immunity. The Constitutional Court of Italy today ruled by nine votes to six that the Award Alfano law undermines the principle of equality before the law.

Couple Shocked By $1,200 Lunch Tab Refuse Free Return Trip To Italy

Jesse Slome — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:36:22 -0500

A Japanese couple have turned down a free return trip to Italy as guests of the Italian Government. The gratis trip was offered to make up for an enormous luncheon bill served up to them while vacationing in Rome.

Grado, The Island Queen of Hospitality: Albergo Diffuso Project

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:45:52 -0500

Grado (Italy) is a charming island on the Adriatic Sea known for its world class beaches. The Municipality of Grado has presented a new project called “Original Hospitality in the Lagoon”, an interesting initiative consisting in the creation of the first “multi-building hotel” in the lagoon in Europe.

Bologna, Italy, the Basket City

Michael Santo — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:28:10 -0500

Bologna, Italy is home to the oldest university in the Western world, "University of Bologna", founded in 1088. Bologna is one of the most developed cities in Italy, and surprisingly, is nicknamed the Basket City.

Armenia Expands Air Links With Flight To Rome

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:11:25 -0500

Armenia’s national air carrier, Armavia Air Company, will commence a new direct flight between Yerevan and Rome beginning July 15, 2009.

Freight Train Derails In Coastal Viareggio Italy

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:43 -0500

A coastal town of Viareggio in Italy saw one of the biggest train derailment in its history last night. A freight train derailed and the carriages exploded. Russian state TV says the train was passing at 90 KM/H, which is a speed two times higher than the regulations allow for these trains passing through stations.

Paintings of Armenian Artist To Be Exhibited in Italy

Hasmik — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:51:09 -0500

An art exhibition of Armenian Artist Minas containing more than 100 pictures will open in Italy.

Brazil vs Italy 2009: The First Is Irresistible

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:32:40 -0500

The national soccer team of Brazil, which was irresistible became the winner in the match Brazil vs Italy 2009 at the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Speed Games: Premieres y Castillo, Jeleniauskas, Kessner and Vanoni

North-South Concerts — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:09:15 -0500

The grammy nominated North/South Chamber Orchestra conducted by Max Lifchitz performs four recent works by composers from Italy and the US on Tuesday, June 16 at 8 PM.

El Pais Prints Berlusconi Photos

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:41:36 -0500

Spanish langugage leading newspaper El Pais today printed Berlusconi Photos that had made much noise in recent weeks. El Pais is not a small town newspaper, it's the most widely circulated newspaper in Spain, and publishing Berlusconi villa party pictures will increase the level of controversy that has been raised in Italy and country's politics.