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Milan Coalition Divided Over City's Official Ties With Tel Aviv

Political divisions have emerged within Milan's governing coalition after some members called for suspending the city's twin-city relationship with Tel Aviv, placing Mayor Giuseppe Sala under growing political pressure.

Italy and Kenya Sign Labour Mobility Agreement to Expand Legal Migration Pathways

Italy and Kenya have signed a bilateral agreement establishing regulated routes for skilled Kenyan workers to enter the Italian labour market, supporting Rome's broader strategy of managing migration through structured economic cooperation.

EU Migration Pact Enters Application Phase at Italian Border Reception Centres

The European Union's Pact on Migration and Asylum has entered its implementation phase, requiring Italian authorities to introduce faster screening procedures, shorter processing times and a new solidarity mechanism for managing irregula...

Extreme Heat Triggers Red Alerts Across Italy as Veneto Declares Drought Emergency

Seventeen Italian cities, including Milan, Rome, Turin, Venice and Bologna, are under the highest heat alert while the Veneto region has declared a drought emergency after receiving less than three-quarters of its expected rainfall over ...

Italy Denies Reports It Is Blocking €70 Billion NATO Military Aid Package for Ukraine

The Italian government rejected reports that it was delaying a proposed €70 billion NATO military assistance package for Ukraine, saying Rome remains committed to the alliance's summit declaration and long-term support for Kyiv.

Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Washington Visit After Meloni Rejects Trump's G7 Photo Claims

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled a planned trip to Washington after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly rejected former United States President Donald Trump's claim that she had sought a photograph with him at the Gro...

McLaren's Andrea Stella Sets Out Formula One Development Plan

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said his team still trails Mercedes technically but expressed confidence that continued engineering development can close the gap in the championship fight.

Ferrari Fields Three Hypercars for World Endurance Championship Round in Brazil

Ferrari has entered three cars for the Six Hours of São Paulo as the Maranello team looks to strengthen its championship challenge following the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Uffizi Gallery Uses Artificial Intelligence to Manage Visitor Crowds

The Florence museum has introduced artificial intelligence systems to monitor visitor flows, helping reduce congestion while protecting Renaissance masterpieces and improving the visitor experience.

Northern Italian Farmers Expand Precision Agriculture to Tackle Water Shortages

Agricultural cooperatives across the Po Valley are deploying drones and automated irrigation systems to improve water management and protect crop yields during increasingly volatile weather.

Milan Commercial Property Draws Fresh Foreign Institutional Investment

Private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds completed a series of major acquisitions in Milan's financial district, underscoring continued international confidence in the city's office and commercial property market.

ITA Airways Adds More Direct Flights to North America

The national carrier announced new nonstop services from Rome and Milan to major U.S. destinations, seeking to capture continued growth in transatlantic travel demand.

Italian Manufacturers Call for More Skilled Worker Visas

Industry groups urged the government to expand targeted migration quotas, warning that shortages of specialised workers are weighing on manufacturing competitiveness.

Telecom Italia Completes Major Fibre Network Expansion

The telecommunications company finished a key phase of its nationwide broadband upgrade, increasing network capacity to support cloud services and the digital transformation of small and medium-sized businesses.

Stellantis Pro One Unveils Autonomous Logistics Platform for Urban Deliveries

The commercial vehicle division of Stellantis introduced its Box-on-Wheels concept at the Hannover mobility exhibition, highlighting its push into automated and sustainable last-mile transport.

Italian Venture Capital Investment Tops €2 Billion on Clean Technology Growth

New industry data showed startup funding reached a record level, with investment concentrated in clean energy, industrial automation and digital services.

Port of Genoa Handles Rising Freight Volumes as Global Shipping Routes Shift

Italy's largest northwestern port reported a sharp increase in container traffic as shipping patterns adjust to continued instability in the Middle East.

Italy Records Record Summer Tourism Across Major Holiday Destinations

Tourism associations reported unprecedented international visitor numbers and strong hotel occupancy along the Amalfi Coast, in Sardinia and across Tuscany, providing a significant boost to the economy.

Milan and Cortina Olympic Projects Enter Final Construction Phase

Authorities confirmed that key transport links and sustainable sports venues for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics have reached final testing with less than a year before the Games.

Luxury Fashion Groups Adjust Supply Chains as Asian Demand Recovers

Leading Italian luxury brands are expanding direct-to-consumer channels and reshaping logistics networks to capture renewed demand for premium products across East Asia.

Bank of Italy Says Financial Sector Remains Well Capitalised

The central bank said Italian lenders continue to hold strong capital positions and ample liquidity, helping shield the financial system from changing European Central Bank interest rate conditions.

Italy Expands National Artificial Intelligence Computing Network

A consortium of research institutions and the national artificial intelligence initiative announced additional investment in advanced supercomputing and computer vision infrastructure in Bologna and Trento to strengthen Italy's digital c...

Pope Leo XIV Urges Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism

In a letter marking the 150th anniversary of Corriere della Sera, Pope Leo XIV said the growing use of artificial intelligence must not undermine human dignity, editorial responsibility or the integrity of journalism.

Government Opposes Closure of Long-Running Ustica Air Disaster Investigation

The State Advocate General said Italy will challenge efforts to end the judicial investigation into the 1980 Ustica aviation disaster, reaffirming the government's commitment to pursuing the case.

Italy Launches Humanitarian Aid Response After Venezuela Earthquake

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil Protection Department activated emergency assistance channels to support earthquake victims in Venezuela and the country's large Italian community.

Italy Welcomes Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Framework Backed by the United States

The Italian government endorsed the United States-brokered agreement, reaffirming its support for Lebanon's sovereignty and long-term stability across the Mediterranean.

Italy Celebrates Astronaut Luca Parmitano's Assignment to NASA's Artemis Moon Mission

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni honoured European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano after his selection for the 2027 Artemis mission, highlighting Italy's growing contribution to the global aerospace sector.

Eni and Snam Expand North African Energy Links to Strengthen Italy's Gas Hub Ambitions

The two energy companies are advancing investments in North African pipelines and liquefied natural gas infrastructure as Italy seeks to reinforce its role as a major energy gateway for Europe.

Italian Treasury Maintains 0.6% Growth Forecast Despite Weak European Demand

The Treasury reaffirmed its 2026 economic growth target, citing resilient domestic consumption and a strong services sector even as manufacturing activity weakens across parts of Europe.