Italy

Italian industrial and financial firms stand ready for the $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport project tender. Ethiopian authorities have yet to issue the official tender. Italian representatives say technical and financial preparations are complete.

April 22, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The restaurant chain La Mafia se sienta a la mesa, from grupo LMssLM, has announced it will be renamed La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa to end the controversy over its previous name. The change follows the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office's annulment of the brand after a complaint from the Italian embassy. The new name was selected from 800 proposals.

Italy face Northern Ireland in Bergamo on Thursday in a World Cup play-off semi-final, with the winners advancing to meet either Wales or Bosnia for a spot in the 2026 finals. The four-time champions are desperate to avoid missing a third consecutive tournament, while Northern Ireland aim to reach their first World Cup since 1986. Managers and players from both sides expressed determination amid high stakes.

March 23, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Ethiopia's Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure Development has announced a shift from isolated construction projects to integrated systems and a robust national construction industry to drive long-term growth. The statement came during the Ethiopia-Italy Construction Infrastructure and Development Forum in Addis Ababa.

Mexico's baseball team lost 1-9 to Italy in the Group B finale of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, held in Houston, sealing their elimination from the quarterfinals. Italy advanced undefeated with a 4-0 record, while the United States qualified as the group's second place with 3-1. Vinnie Pasquantino shone with three home runs in the game.

March 11, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Following an 8-6 upset loss to undefeated Italy on Tuesday, Team USA's advancement from Pool B in the 2026 World Baseball Classic now rests on Italy's final game against Mexico. At 3-1, the Americans need Italy to win or lose by a high margin to avoid complex tiebreakers.