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MFE's Berlusconi favours Paramount bid for Warner Bros in streaming shake-up

MFE's Berlusconi favours Paramount bid for Warner Bros in streaming shake-up

By Elvira Pollina COLOGNO MONZESE, Italy, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Pier Silvio Berlusconi, chief executive of European broadcaster MFE-MediaForEurope, said he would prefer Paramount’s Skydance rather than Netflix as a buyer for Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the move would boost competition in the
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Verona's ancient Roman arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Verona's ancient Roman arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
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Exclusive-Prada to launch $930 ‘Made in India’ sandals after backlash

Exclusive-Prada to launch $930 ‘Made in India’ sandals after backlash

By Dhwani Pandya and Elisa Anzolin MUMBAI/MILAN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Prada will make a limited-edition collection of sandals in India inspired by the country's traditional footwear, selling each pair at around 800 euros ($930), Prada senior executive Lorenzo Bertelli told Reuters, turning a backlash
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Verona's Ancient Roman Arena Undergoes Modernization for 2026 Games

Verona's Ancient Roman Arena Undergoes Modernization for 2026 Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is receiving a modernization to improve accessibility and safety ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The arena, which dates back to the 1st Century, will host the Olympic closing ceremony and the Paralympic opening ceremony. The renovation includes the installation of wheelchair-accessible ramps, improved sidewalks, and dedicated bike lanes. The project, costing 18 million euros, aims to make the arena more accessible for people with disabilities and enhance safety features. The renovations are being coordinated with preservation officials to ensure the historical integrity of the monument is maintained.
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Verona's Roman Arena Undergoes Modernization for 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies

Verona's Roman Arena Undergoes Modernization for 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is set to receive a significant modernization to enhance accessibility and safety in preparation for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The arena, originally built in the 1st Century for gladiator fights, will host the Olympic closing ceremony and the Paralympic opening ceremony. The renovation project, costing 18 million euros, aims to make the arena more accessible to people with disabilities. This includes the installation of a wheelchair-accessible ramp and improvements to the surrounding area, such as safer sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes. The project is being overseen by the governmental company responsible for Olympic infrastructure, with input from preservation and accessibility officials.
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Stellantis exceeds Italy supplier spending target, eyes output rebound

Stellantis exceeds Italy supplier spending target, eyes output rebound

MILAN, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Stellantis is set to end 2025 having made purchases worth over seven billion euros ($8.1 billion) from Italian suppliers, CEO Antonio Filosa said on Wednesday, suggesting output in the country could start growing again next year.
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Olympic hopeful cross-country skier tries to put India on the winter sports map

Olympic hopeful cross-country skier tries to put India on the winter sports map

Most of Bhavani Thekkada’s competitors grew up on skis
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Olympics-2026 Winter Games ticket sales close to 70%, Paralympics sales lagging, IOC says

Olympics-2026 Winter Games ticket sales close to 70%, Paralympics sales lagging, IOC says

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Organisers for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have sold nearly 70% of tickets, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, with hopes that the ongoing torch relay will boost sales in the final stretch. 
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Amazon to pay more than $580 million to settle tax probe in Italy

Amazon to pay more than $580 million to settle tax probe in Italy

By Emilio Parodi MILAN, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Amazon has agreed with Italy's tax collection agency to pay 510 million euros ($582 million) to settle a tax dispute, two sources close to the matter said on Wednesday, in one of a number of cases involving the company in Italy.
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Ralph Lauren Returns to Milan Fashion Week with Fall 2026 Menswear Show

Ralph Lauren Returns to Milan Fashion Week with Fall 2026 Menswear Show

Ralph Lauren Returns to Milan Fashion Week with Fall 2026 Menswear Show
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Milan Bans Self-Check-In Key Boxes for Short-Term Rentals Amid Security Concerns

Milan Bans Self-Check-In Key Boxes for Short-Term Rentals Amid Security Concerns

Authorities in Milan have announced a directive requiring the removal of self-check-in key boxes from public areas for short-term holiday rentals. This decision, effective from January, will impose a €400 fine on non-compliant property owners. The move follows similar regulations implemented in Florence earlier this year. Critics argue that while these key boxes offer convenience for guests, they pose security risks and are considered unsightly. City councillor Michele Albiani stated that self-check-ins lead to the misuse of public spaces for private gain and inconvenience local residents. The proliferation of short-term rentals has been linked to rising rent costs across Europe, prompting several cities to introduce measures to curb their numbers.
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Olympics-Size of new Milan ice hockey arena defended by organisers

Olympics-Size of new Milan ice hockey arena defended by organisers

MILAN, Italy, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The size of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics ice hockey arena was defended by Games organisers and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on Monday after reports that it was shorter than the standard used in NHL venues.