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Juventus Fined €10,000 After Fans Disrespect Minute of Silence for Sandro Mazzola

Serie A authorities fined Juventus €10,000 after a small group of supporters turned their backs during a minute of silence for former Inter and Italy great Sandro Mazzola, while the club and most spectators publicly distanced themselves ...

Former Telecom Executive Luca Carleo Arrested in €30 Million Financial Fraud Investigation

Italian authorities have arrested former telecommunications executives Luca Carleo and Ciro Di Meglio in an investigation into alleged financial-market fraud worth about €30 million.

Verona Court Grants Semi-Liberty to Chico Forti

A surveillance court in Verona has granted semi-liberty to Chico Forti, who returned to Italy in 2024 after serving about 25 years in a Florida prison following his conviction for the 1998 murder of Dale Pike.

Italy Pays Tribute to Former Foreign Minister and Radical Leader Emma Bonino

Italian political leaders and members of the public gathered in Rome for the secular state funeral of Emma Bonino, the former foreign minister and longtime civil-rights campaigner who died at the age of 78.

Italy Opens New Electric-Vehicle Charger Subsidy Window for Households and Condominiums

Italy’s domestic charging programme is offering grants covering 80% of eligible installation costs, capped at €1,500 for individuals and €8,000 for condominium buildings, for qualifying electric-vehicle charging systems.

Meloni Marks Beretta’s 500th Anniversary in Northern Italy

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended celebrations in Gardone Val Trompia marking 500 years of firearms manufacturer Beretta, highlighting the longevity of one of Italy’s best-known industrial companies.

Italy Reviews Recovery-Fund Investments in Small Historic Villages

The Culture Ministry has brought officials and stakeholders together at Cinecittà to assess National Recovery and Resilience Plan investments intended to regenerate small historic communities and spread tourism and economic activity beyo...

Emilia-Romagna Advances Riverbank Reconstruction After Devastating Floods

Regional authorities are moving ahead with reinforcement works along the Senio and Santerno rivers, using new protective structures to reduce flood risks for communities and agricultural land in the Ravenna area.

Naples Prepares for America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Ahead of 2027 Main Event

Naples is preparing to host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta from September 24 to 27, bringing international sailing teams and visitors to the Bay of Naples ahead of the main competition in 2027.

Milan Fashion Week Opens With Vogue World Celebration of Italian Fashion and Craftsmanship

Milan Fashion Week has opened with Vogue World in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, bringing international attention to Italian craftsmanship, design and fashion as the industry presents its spring and summer 2027 collections.

Ferrari Buys Back €19.1 Million of Shares Under Expanded Capital Return Programme

Ferrari repurchased 53,717 shares worth about €19.1 million between September 14 and 18 under the third tranche of its multiyear €3.5 billion share-buyback programme.

Meloni and European Council President Costa Discuss EU Budget, Defence and Migration

European Council President António Costa met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome for talks on the European Union’s 2028–2034 budget, industrial competitiveness, defence capabilities and migration ahead of further negotiations among mem...

Italy and Norway Deepen Cooperation on Energy, Security and Strategic Industries

Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni and Jonas Gahr Støre held talks in Oslo covering European security, energy supplies, critical minerals, defence, maritime industries and technology, with Norway currently providing about 10% of Italy’s gas.

Meloni Proposes Limits on Foreign Pupils and Ban on Face-Covering Veils in Schools

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed limiting the concentration of foreign pupils in classrooms and banning burqas and niqabs in schools, placing integration and citizenship policy back at the centre of Italy’s political debate.

Conte Hardens Opposition to Further Arms Shipments to Ukraine

Five Star Movement members have overwhelmingly backed a position opposing continued weapons deliveries to Ukraine, giving leader Giuseppe Conte a mandate that is likely to complicate efforts to forge a common foreign-policy platform with...

Hackers Use Compromised Italian Government Email Account to Obtain Revolut Customer Data

Italian investigators are examining how criminals used a compromised certified email account linked to the Reggio Calabria prefecture to obtain sensitive information on about 680 Revolut customers, although the fintech says its own syste...

Stellantis Plans New Furloughs for More Than 1,000 Mirafiori Workers

Stellantis is preparing another period of state-backed furlough for more than 1,000 employees at its Mirafiori complex in Turin, adding to concern over production levels and demand for electric vehicles in Italy’s automotive industry.

Meloni Government Becomes Longest-Serving Administration in Italian Republic

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has surpassed the longevity record of Silvio Berlusconi’s second administration, becoming the longest continuously serving government since Italy became a republic after the Second World War.

UniCredit Approves Capital Increase for Commerzbank Takeover Offer

UniCredit’s board has approved a capital increase reserved for its voluntary offer for the Commerzbank shares it does not already own, advancing one of Europe’s most significant cross-border banking consolidation efforts.

Italy Moves to Accelerate Naval Protection for Merchant Shipping in Red Sea

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has pushed for faster protection of Italian commercial vessels at Bab el-Mandeb, while Italy urges European partners to reinforce the Aspides mission safeguarding a maritime corridor vital to the country’s...

Italy’s 2025 Deficit Confirmed at 3.1%, Delaying Exit From EU Excessive-Deficit Procedure

Italy’s statistics agency confirmed a deficit equal to 3.1% of gross domestic product in 2025, leaving the country under the European Union’s excessive-deficit procedure; Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said the government now hopes...

Naples Hosts America’s Cup Preliminary Racing as City Invests in Waterfront Infrastructure

Naples has opened preliminary America’s Cup racing events as authorities use the international sailing competition to support tourism and longer-term redevelopment of coastal infrastructure.

Milan-Based Techshop Raises €43 Million for Artificial Intelligence Venture Fund

Techshop has completed a €43 million first close for a venture fund targeting early-stage Italian enterprise software and specialised artificial intelligence companies, with backing from CDP Venture Capital.

Italian Family Offices Increase Direct Investment in Domestic Technology Startups

Four major Italian family offices have joined forces to finance a domestic legal technology company, reflecting growing interest among wealthy industrial families in direct startup investment.

Ferrari Signs Multi-Year Global Partnership With Rakuten From 2027

Ferrari has reached a multi-year sponsorship and technology agreement with Japanese e-commerce group Rakuten beginning in 2027, extending the automaker’s digital and commercial presence in Asian markets.

Independent Italian Luxury Brands Show Greater Resilience During Sector Slowdown

Market analysts say independent Italian luxury houses focused on ultra-wealthy customers are holding up better than larger conglomerates exposed to weakening aspirational consumer demand.

Giorgio Armani Names Dario Vitale to Lead Emporio Armani Creative Direction

Giorgio Armani has appointed Dario Vitale to oversee creative direction for Emporio Armani and accessories, marking an important step in succession planning at the independent Italian luxury group.

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, including a visit to Buenos Aires in the first papal trip to the Argentine capital since 1987.

Italy’s Tourism Sector Moves Ahead of Spain in 2026 European Rankings

Tourism intelligence cited in the newsroom notes places Italy ahead of Spain in European visitor rankings for 2026, supported by strong international demand for Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice.

Italy Pushes International Framework Linking Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Energy

Undersecretary Alessio Butti is promoting closer international cooperation on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum technology and energy infrastructure as Italy seeks a larger role in technology governance.

Italy Launches Central Asia Business Platform Focused on Energy and Critical Minerals

Italian officials are expanding economic engagement with Central Asia through a business framework focused on energy, infrastructure, connectivity, critical raw materials and new trade corridors linking Europe and Asia.

Eni and Fincantieri Sign Deal to Commercialise Clean Sea Underwater Robots

Eni and Fincantieri have agreed to commercialise the Clean Sea underwater robotic system internationally, targeting subsea infrastructure monitoring and maritime applications.

Italy Launches €1,000 Food Support Card for More Than 1.1 Million Families

The government is relaunching the Carta Dedicata a Te program, providing eligible low-income households with €1,000 in food assistance across two instalments under a program backed by more than €1 billion for 2026 and 2027.

Fincantieri Order Backlog Reaches €74 Billion as Defence Business Expands

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has built a record €74 billion workload across commercial and military vessels as defence orders grow and the company reduces its debt burden.

Meloni Proposes Burqa Ban and Limits on Foreign Students in Italian Schools

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed banning burqas and niqabs in schools and limiting the concentration of foreign students in classrooms, while President Sergio Mattarella has separately stressed the role of schools in integratio...

Italy and United States Sign Critical Minerals Supply Chain Agreement

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed an agreement in New York establishing a bilateral working group on critical minerals, with cooperation covering supply security, processing, recyclin...

Italy Adjusts Gulf Military Deployments as Houthi Attacks Raise Security Risks

Italian authorities are repositioning personnel and military assets in parts of the Gulf as security risks increase, while maintaining operations intended to protect commercial navigation around the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb.

Italy’s 2025 Budget Deficit Confirmed at 3.1% of GDP, Keeping EU Procedure in Place

Italy’s statistical agency confirmed the 2025 budget deficit at 3.1% of gross domestic product, leaving the country above the European Union’s 3% threshold and limiting the government’s room for near-term fiscal relief.

Rainbow Group Names Nicola Maccanico Chief Executive of Colorado Film

Italian entertainment group Rainbow has appointed former Cinecittà executive Nicola Maccanico to lead Colorado Film as the company seeks to expand its film and television production business.

Veneto Firm Secures Fire-Safety Certification for Industrial Rooftop Solar System

A Veneto engineering company has obtained an advanced fire classification for a complete rooftop photovoltaic system, potentially easing a regulatory obstacle for solar installations at industrial sites.

Corporate Analysis Finds Italian Executive Leadership Remains Male-Dominated Despite Board Quotas

A review of Italian corporate governance suggests gender quotas have increased women’s representation on boards while chief executive and senior decision-making roles remain disproportionately held by men.

Italian Exhibition Groups Report Strong Growth as Demand for Live Business Events Holds Up

Fiera Milano and Italian Exhibition Group are benefiting from resilient demand for trade fairs and corporate events, supporting revenue growth and investor interest despite the expansion of digital business formats.

Diesel Spill Pollutes Naviglio Grande and Reaches Milan’s Darsena

A major hydrocarbon spill has contaminated roughly 28 kilometres of the Naviglio Grande, damaging aquatic ecosystems and reaching Milan’s Darsena as authorities work to contain the pollution.

Borsa Italiana Expands Direct Retail Access to Euronext Growth Milan IPOs

Borsa Italiana’s direct-distribution system is allowing individual investors to participate in selected initial public offerings, including recent listings by Giunti Psychometrics and Nabla.