Italy

picture of the Italian Foreign Minister and edited protest signs behind him saying "my nona hates this song," "this is not what Vivaldi died for," "defending Italy one cup at a time."
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Italian-Estonian relations hit a bitter brew over Eurovision song

Peak Web June 4, 2025

By: Zainab Salam, Part-time barista Eurovision has presented the world with its fair share of entertaining spectacle. This year, the diversion presents a brewing controversy of the caffeinated kind. Estonian artist Tommy Cash’s performance of Estonia’s entry song, “Espresso Macchiato,” has destabilized an international relationship stronger than ten espresso shots taken after an all-nighter. Cash’s provocative lyrics have outraged Italians, with Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani suggesting the government of Italy could impose 100% tariffs on Estonia in retaliation to what he deems “a racist depiction of Italians.”   The song in question? A blend of made-up Italian and enough espresso…

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Illustration of a family gathered anxiously on the couch with Italian flags all around them.
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Memorable Moments: Italy wins the 2020 EURO Cup

Peak Web March 14, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer The tension in the living room was thick. Nobody uttered a word. It was as if we were in that stadium halfway across the world, the weight of our goalkeepers’ task heavy on our shoulders.…

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World News Beats

Peak Web November 13, 2018

Written by: Youeal Abera   President Trump expresses desire to end birthright citizenship In an interview with reporter Jonathan Swan, President Donald Trump has said that he will sign an executive order that would terminate birthright citizenship. The 14th amendment…

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World News Beat

Peak Web July 23, 2018

Written by: Trevor Steele, Peak Associate    Google fined record amount The European Union (EU) has imposed its largest ever fine (4.34 billion euro), on Google.      According to the EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager, “Google engaged in illegal practices to…

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