Italy
Italian-Estonian relations hit a bitter brew over Eurovision song
June 4, 2025Eurovision 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 references to cause acid reflux. …
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Memorable Moments: Italy wins the 2020 EURO Cup
March 14, 2023The 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. For my grandfather, this team…
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World News Beats
November 13, 2018President 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 of the USA grants…
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World News Beat
July 23, 2018Google 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 cement its dominant market position…
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