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June 2022
Court accuses AG of bungling drug smuggler’s extradition
Photo: Miguela XuerebExtradition proceedings against a Maltese man wanted by Italian authorities in connection with a large-scale drug smuggling operation in Ndrangheta have failed due to the Attorney General's refusal to present full…
Court blames prosecution for failed extradition of alleged Ndrangheta drug trafficker
Prosecution's failure to present full documentation for a European Arrest Warrant led to the failure of extradition proceedings against a man wanted by Italian authorities in connection with a drug smuggling operation on a large scale…
Flightless summer: your guide to land travel by rail, road and sea
FBut many say so-called “slow travel” has taken on new meaning following the pandemic-enforced pause in the international jet set that has prompted some to rethink the way they get around. And with airport chaos set to disrupt vacations…
A personal travel assistant on your smartphone? The travel app you didn’t know you needed
Travel restrictions are easing around the world and travelers are clamoring to make up for lost time and book the vacation they could only dream of for the past two years. Some people like to plan every detail of their vacation,…
What Australia’s takeover of Calcio Catania could mean for the A-League
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One thing that Italian football has become synonymous with over the years is…
Dolores Catania gushes over her boyfriend in a sweet birthday tribute
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania takes to social media to wish her boyfriend a happy birthday in a sweet tribute.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Dolores Catania…
Faccia Brutta’s opening menu is a seafood-focused look at coastal Italy
The name means "ugly face", but Faccia Brutta, the Newbury Street restaurant of Jamie Bissonnette and Ken Oringer's JK Food Group, is inspired by enticing locales: sun-drenched coastal Italian destinations like Sicily and Sardinia.
The…
Malta or Cyprus – which is better for your summer vacation?
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Paphos and Larnaca airports attract British visitors in the summer. British Airways flies to both, from Heathrow and Gatwick; easyJet delivers the same double act from Bristol, Gatwick and Luton, while also flying to…
Rudy Giuliani Tells Slap Details, Calls Video ‘Misleading’ – Deadline
A hoarse and angry Rudy Giuliani has denounced the downgrading of charges to misdemeanors in the Staten Island slapping incident, saying he felt like a 'rock hit me' at the supermarket. The video showing the suspect slapping Giuliani…
The amazing Mediterranean island everyone should visit once in their lifetime
The water is splashing. The caves sparkle. A metal ladder shines. The wind caresses your back. You turn around, throw a t-shirt over your face, and continue to bask in the sun. Welcome to Gozo.
As Europe's peak tourist season…
Catania ferry service offers low-cost travel and amenities
Exploring Catania and the Sicilian wonders of this ancient port city just got easier with the new ferry service from Valletta to Augusta.
Operated by Ferry Bridge, this dynamic ship will transport you directly to Augusta. A short drive…
Hidden gems breathe life into a Palermo palace | Interiors
Ohen Dario Longo, a Milan-based lawyer, wanted to return to his hometown of Palermo, he spent a lot of time looking for the right place. “I wanted to make peace with this beautiful but hectic city with its hidden treasures,” he says."I…
Second homes can be a bane and a blessing for UK cities. We need the right balance | Simon Jenkins
Ohitby has had enough. Just like Mevagissey and St Ives. Just like Brighton. The same goes for the Lake District, the Cotswolds and half of Britain's beauties. No more second circuit. Lockdowns, staycations and 'working from home' have…
Market Research on Blended Cooking Oils with Cargill, Columbus Vegetable Oils, Catania Oils, Lam…
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A2z Market Research announces the publication of the report 'Blended Cooking Oils Market Research Report by Category, Form, Product, Type, End-User, Region - Global Forecast to 2027. Key drivers for this growth are…
Sicily season 2 filming location in Italy is a ‘very busy environment’
film for The White Lotus: Sicily Season 2 premiered in February 2022. The location is even more luxurious and exotic than Season 1's location in Hawaii. Since filming began, the stellar cast of Season 2 have been sharing plenty…
Release date, plot, cast and everything you need to know
While waiting to see Laura and Massimo for the third time on your screens? Read on to find the latest updates on 365 Days 3.
365 days is a Polish erotic thriller that follows a young woman from Warsaw, named Laura, who enters into a…
These 20 destinations offer the best protection against flight cancellations
In the week starting July 18, there were a remarkable 551 departures from UK airports to Palma de Mallorca, 411 to Malaga, 357 to Alicante, 285 to Barcelona, 251 to Tenerife and 233 to Ibiza. A total of 3,102 flights to Spain will leave…
Malta captain Stevie Camilleri joins Nuoto Catania in Serie A1
Malta international water polo player Stevie Camilleri has agreed a deal to join Serie A1 club Catania, the Italian side announced in a statement.
The prolific water polo goalscorer has been plying his trade in Italy for over 14 years now…
The Falcons meet the Dogs in a Friday night showdown
Fresh off last week, a reloaded Awthorn squad will take on the Western Bulldogs in their first Friday night outing of the 2022 season.
It's the first time these two teams have met since Round 22 last year, where the Hawks…
Roma Lazio Film Commission unveils new €10 million fund to support international co-productions
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06/22/2022 - The organization's effort is aimed at attracting new international film, television, documentary and animation productionsCristina Priarone,…
Unfiltered: Filippo Carnevale – The Drinks Business
Amethyst's head sommelier, Mayfair, is a master at pairing wine with chef Carlo Scotto's masterpieces of global influences, as Douglas Blyde discovers...
How did you come to wine?
I wanted to…
Hot property: five houses for sale in Sicily
Scicli, Ragusa, 3 million eurosWhere On the outskirts of Scicli, a small baroque town. Modica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is half an hour's drive away. Catania airport is 90 minutes away by car. What A 10 bedroom, five bathroom…
Discover the connection between the New York Mafia and the United States
If you're looking to learn some pretty interesting New York State history, check out the Mafia and its ties to the United States government during World War II.You have two chances to take the "Patriots and Gangsters: The Mafia-Government…
Etna Volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Re…
Sun, Jun 19, 2022, 9:00 PM 9:00 p.m. | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesNo thermal anomaly detected on the satellite image of June 16 (image: Sentinel 2)Groundwater explosion at Ebeko volcano on June 12 (image: D.…
Travelers Championship Week Starts Tuesday
MIDDLETOWN — I'd like to start this week's column with a recap of our 25th annual Cruise Night on Main Street, powered by NAPA, which took place on June 15th.Downtown Middletown was once again filled with over 800 cars, great vendors and a…
Will they heed the warning signs?
The past week has been characterized, in my view, by at least two important statements from two prominent and longtime Labor Party icons, Manwel Cuschieri and Jason Micallef.
They both wrote on their own behalf and they strongly…
The offer – Media Play News
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June 18, 2022
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Bristol Airport apologizes after baggage chaos for Catania flight arrivals
Bristol Airport has issued an apology after EasyJet passengers arriving from Catania found their bags lying at the baggage claim terminal this afternoon (June 17). One passenger, who claimed to have seen an elderly person struggling to!-->…
What is the difference between sorbet and granita?
raspberry sorbet in glassBrycia James/Getty Images On a really hot day, we crave a refreshing scoop of something light, bright and purely delicious. But in the world of frozen desserts, there are as many variations in shape as there are…
Dolores Catania won’t disclose new details of Teresa Giudice’s wedding
If someone reveals the changes to Teresa Giudice's wedding day, it would be even more of an "f–kup" than when Ramona Singer leaked the original invite, according to Dolores Catania.
"We don't want to become the biggest…
New: European-Sicilian bistro Blue Cave puts a contemporary twist on Italian classics
Blue Grotto / Photo courtesy of Blue Grotto
Made from repurposed shipping containers, the dining space at 128 Genesee Street in Buffalo has rarely been bored and is now home to another unique concept: Blue…
Flights canceled today: The latest disruption from easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways – live…
The chaos at UK airports appears to be easing, but some holidaymakers are facing continued disruption as some flights are cancelled. So far on Tuesday, British Airways has canceled 114 short-haul flights from its main base, which is London…
‘Baffling’ arrests as Liverpool suspects turn up in Italian and Albanian mafia territory
Dramatic footage released by Greek police over the weekend showed four British men reacting in panic as armed officers raided their rented villa in the port city of Thessaloniki. The men, aged 38, 45, 48 and 52 and described as from!-->…
AIDA announces winter program 2022/2023
The cruise line AIDA Cruises offers its customers a wide range of holiday options in winter 2022/2023 with a total of twelve ships. The variety of itineraries range from dreamy Caribbean voyages to fascinating South Africa, cruises in…
Stephen Lanzalotta, the baker behind Slab pizza, dies at 63
Stephen Lanzalotta in front of the old Portland Public Market building in 2013, before he opened Slab Sicilian Street Food. Gordon Chibroski/Staff Photographer
Stephen Lanzalotta was best known as a baker - in particular, the one behind…
Dolores Catania confirms Teresa Giudice ‘changed’ her wedding plans after Ramona singer…
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star by Teresa Guidice marriage with Luis “Louie” Ruelas has been an inexhaustible source of drama. Thérèse insulted her brother, Joe Gorgawhen she didn't include his wife, Melissa Gorgain her bridal…
Hudson has five All-Ohioans, four All-Americans in men’s lacrosse
When you are a success-based program and raise the bar, you reap the rewards.Hudson's men's lacrosse team returned to the Division I semifinals for the first time since 2016 and post-season accolades poured into the program.USA Lacrosse…
Beaumont fisherman wins Phoenix Bass League Tournament
JEFFERSON – Boater Raymond Ford of Beaumont, Texas caught five bass Saturday, May 16, weighing 29 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by TH Marine on Lake 'O the Pines. The tournament was the fourth event…
Maltese actor in major cocaine trafficking ring wanted for extradition to Italy
A Maltese man suspected of being a key figure in a major cocaine trafficking ring between Italy and Malta has been arrested in Malta following a request from Italian authorities.
John Spiteri, 56, known as Gianni, was arrested in Malta on…
Opinion: Finding Meaning – Laguna Beach Local News
Remembering and Honoring D-Day
While chatting with neighbors, I realized that due to travel, I had missed observing both Memorial Day and the D-Day anniversary. Our neighbor, Helen DiMare, mentioned that her father, a platoon leader…
Imran Khan’s party calls for investigation into corruption-linked death of ex-Prime Minister…
Photo: TwitterNew Delhi: Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for an investigation into the "mysterious death" of a former employee of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, involved in a corruption case.Malik Maqsood…
Research says the cold is good for the arts
As temperatures drop across Australia, it's harder to drag yourself out of the house. But research has shown that's exactly what we do for cultural activities.
As early as 1748, the French philosopher Baron de Montesquieu claimed…
Fact vs fiction: The Offer episode 9
A common complaint about new movies is that they're too long (we even did some research and found that yes, the movies are gets longer), but some movies really make the most of that extra runtime, with an example being The Godfather. The…
All easyJet flights canceled today from UK airports
Ten thousand passengers booked to fly on easyJet on Thursday to, from and within the UK have had their flights cancelled.The Independent identified at least 60 ground flights today, most to and from London Gatwick - the airline's main…
WA Nationals MP Vince Catania resigns
Incumbent MP Vince Catania admits Western Australian nationals face an uphill battle to retain his seat as Labor plans to extend their parliamentary dominance.Mr Catania, 45, has announced he will quit politics after serving as a member of…
RHONJ: Frank Catania Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Bill Aydin Surgery
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National MP Vince Catania quits state politics, triggering by-election in Western Australia
WA's already weakened opposition received another blow, with veteran Nationals MP Vince Catania announcing his resignation from state politics.Key points:Vince Catania's resignation will trigger a by-election in Western AustraliaHe says his…
Etna volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Krakatau, Semeru, Dukono…
Wed, June 8, 2022, 9:00 PM 9:00 p.m. | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesTwo close cracks on the N side of the Valle del Bove today (image: INGV)Satellite image of the Suwanose-jima volcano on June 8, 2022Satellite…
Teresa ‘changed’ wedding plans after Ramona escaped
According to Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice "changed" her wedding plans after Ramona Singer accidentally leaked important details.
"She had to send out new invites," Catania, 51, told Jeff Lewis on SiriusXM's "Jeff…
Love Island fans stunned by Paige’s ‘mafia’ remark to Italian Davide
the island of love fans were shaken for a while between contestants Paige and Davide at the launch of the new series.The moment in question came when Swansea-born Paige tried to flirt with Davide, who is Italian.In what many viewers…
Joseph Catania co-author of a book on corporate leadership
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The CEO of Catania Media Consultants writes a book on corporate leadership…
Dubious history: Operation Mincemeat from a German perspective
Matthew McFadyen and Colin Firth star as the masterminds of Mincemeat in the 2022 film.
The recently released film Operation Mincemeat offers a repeat of an older film The Man Who Never Was to show the Germans swallowing the hook,…
Production designer Laurence Bennett on designing the Hollywood-meets-the-mafia world of “The…
Paramount+ Limited Series The offer tells the tumultuous history of the making of The Godfather. The Oscar-winning classic baffled filmmakers at every turn and, according to the series, barely saw the light of day. The beauty of…
Spare us your lectures on the environment, William
The royal family is supposed to be "above politics". The studied neutrality of the queen, maintained for 70 years, is at the heart of the durability of this feudal system. His…
Catania and Catania Law celebrate 30 years of service to Tampa Bay
Celebrating 30 years
Longtime family-run Tampa Bay Catania and Catania law firm hits historic 30-year service mark.
We serve our community first and our clients' families second.…
The painter Adrian Ghenie: “I wanted to play directly in the fabric of the building”
"The Martyrdom of Father Pino Puglisi" by Adrian Ghenie (2020) © Rosellina Garbo
'The Crucifixion' (2019) © Rosellina Garbo
The work of…
Catania appointed to Board of Regents | New
ALBANY— Retired North Country educator Roger Catania was named to the New York State Board of Trustees on…
Malta and Italy: a unique relationship
Italy and Malta have a special relationship, characterized by deep-rooted political, cultural and commercial ties, as well as shared historical experience and tradition. During my first year as Italian Ambassador to Malta, I have done my…
The Bronx Bagel Buggy brings NY-style bagels, Sicilian pizzas and stuffed cakes to farmers markets
Bronx Bagel Buggy founders Julie Dragich and Steven NovotnyCourtesy of the Bronx Bagel BuggyCream cheese with jalapeños and raspberriesBorn in the Bronx to Italian restaurateurs, Steven Novotny grew up in the food business, but for 13…
‘The Offer’ Episode 8: Recap and Ending, Explained – What Happened to Joe Gallo?
With each new episode of "The Offer," we learn about the excruciating pain and hard work it takes to bring a roughly 120-minute film to the big screen, which has the potential to transport you to a different place and time altogether. In…
Italy drops latest COVID entry rules, drops vaccination testing and restrictions
Italy will abolish all entry rules for international travelers from June 1.At present, unvaccinated tourists must take a test before visiting the country - but this rule will expire on May 31.Italy's health ministry said it "will not be…