Rome Times

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.

BPER Banca Raises €500 Million With Green Bond as Investor Demand Tops €1.9 Billion

BPER Banca has placed a €500 million senior green bond with international institutional investors, attracting orders of more than €1.9 billion and securing the lowest spread on a senior issue in the bank’s history.

Iccrea Acquires 15% of Equita in Strategic Italian Banking Partnership

Iccrea Banca has acquired a 15% stake in investment bank Equita as the two groups expand cooperation in corporate finance, capital markets, asset management and services for Italy’s cooperative banking network.

Italian Police Investigate Bullet and Threatening Letter Sent to Education Minister Valditara

Authorities are investigating an anonymous letter containing a bullet and threats addressed to Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara, prompting heightened security concerns around the minister.

Italy Scales Back Diesel Excise-Duty Relief as Fuel Support Is Phased Down

The government has reduced the diesel tax discount to 12.2 cents per litre through September 25 before cutting it again to 6.1 cents, increasing pressure on transport and logistics operators facing elevated fuel costs.

Stellantis Reshuffles Fiat Leadership as Mirafiori Faces Production Disruptions

Stellantis has appointed Arnaud Belloni to lead Fiat, Abarth and Lancia as its Mirafiori plant in Turin continues to face production interruptions on the Fiat 500 line.

Meloni Proposes Cap on Foreign Students in Italian Classrooms

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed limiting the share of foreign students in individual classrooms as part of a broader school integration package, prompting criticism from opposition politicians and education officials.

Italian Government Prepares Worker Support Measures for Former Ilva Steelworks

The government is preparing temporary protections for workers linked to the troubled Taranto steel plant as negotiations continue over employment safeguards and the future of the strategic industrial site.

Italian Senate Approves Contested Electoral Law Overhaul

Italy’s Senate approved changes to the national electoral system by 113 votes, prompting opposition parties to argue that the revised majority-bonus mechanism would favour the governing coalition.

Italy Approves 2027 Car-Tax Exemption for Vehicles Up to 80 kW

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has approved a one-year exemption from vehicle tax for qualifying cars and motorcycles, with the measure expected to cost almost €2.4 billion and drawing opposition criticism that it is election...

UniCredit Pushes Ahead With Commerzbank Takeover as Talks With Berlin Intensify

UniCredit Chief Executive Andrea Orcel is advancing the Italian bank’s effort to take control of Commerzbank as negotiations increasingly focus on the conditions Germany would seek in any potential combination.

Italian Fighter Jets Scramble After Russian Military Aircraft Violate Lithuanian Airspace

Two Italian Eurofighters deployed under NATO’s Baltic air policing mission were scrambled from Šiauliai after two Russian military aircraft violated Lithuanian airspace.

Alice Codato and Laura Meriano Claim Historic Italian Victory at Henley Royal Regatta

Italian rowers Alice Codato and Laura Meriano won the Hambleden Pairs Challenge Cup, securing Italy’s first women’s victory in the 187-year history of the Henley Royal Regatta.

Italian Court Rejects Sentence Deferment for Jeweler Mario Roggero

A surveillance court has rejected a request to postpone the imprisonment of Piedmont jeweler Mario Roggero, who was convicted of killing two armed robbers during an incident that prompted national debate over self-defense laws.

Three Minors Identified After Fire Damages Primary School in Gela

Police in the Sicilian city of Gela have identified three minors in connection with an arson attack that caused extensive damage to a public primary school.

Family Doctor Dies During Patient Consultations in Lazio

A general practitioner died suddenly while seeing patients in Alatri, drawing renewed attention to staffing pressures and the ageing workforce in Italian primary healthcare.

Prosecutors Seek Closure of Investigation Into Former Refereeing Chief Gianluca Rocchi

Prosecutors have requested that an investigation involving former refereeing official Gianluca Rocchi be archived, saying the evidence did not establish an intention to manipulate match results.

ITA Airways Turns to Its Own Staff to Design New Uniforms for 2027

ITA Airways has chosen flight attendant Valentina Santini to design uniforms scheduled to debut in the second half of 2027, with pilots, cabin crew and ground staff contributing to the development process.

Italian Stocks Slide as Stellantis Losses Weigh on Milan Market

Italy’s main equity market fell nearly 2% during a volatile session as losses in automotive shares, led by Stellantis, outweighed gains elsewhere in the market.

Italy Reviews Extension of Home Energy-Efficiency Tax Incentives

The Economy Ministry is considering whether to extend tax incentives covering measures such as heat pumps and energy-efficient windows as existing benefits approach their scheduled expiry.

Return Migration Rises as More Young Italians Come Home After Living Abroad

More than 129,000 Italians aged 18 to 39 returned from abroad over the five years through 2025, with the number of returnees reaching about 40 for every 100 departures during the period.

Italian Education Minister Calls for Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 15

Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara has called for restrictions preventing children under 15 from accessing social media and other potentially harmful online channels following the stabbing of a teacher by a 13-year-old student in Rome.

Conte Reaffirms Five Star Opposition to Further Arms Shipments and European Rearmament

Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte says his party will continue opposing further weapons shipments to Ukraine and higher European defense spending, positions backed by large majorities in an internal party consultation.

Italy’s Governing Centre-Right Coalition Measures 40.7% in YouTrend Polling Average

The YouTrend-AGI Supermedia based on surveys conducted from September 2 to 16 puts Fratelli d’Italia, Forza Italia, the League and Noi Moderati at a combined 40.7%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous average.

Meloni Says Government Will Examine Schlein’s Climate and Energy Proposals

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says her government will consider proposals submitted by Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein on climate and energy policy, while ministers say some measures overlap with ideas already under government review.

League Pushes Proposal for Retirement at 64 Ahead of Italy’s 2027 Budget

The League is pressing for a measure allowing some workers to retire at 64, with party officials estimating that an experimental three-year scheme could lead to around 80,000 additional early retirements.

Stellantis Plans European Leapmotor Production Outside Italy

Stellantis is moving toward producing upcoming Leapmotor vehicles elsewhere in Europe rather than at an Italian plant, adding to concerns among Italian unions over the country’s future share of automotive manufacturing.

Giorgetti Warns Rising Interest Costs Are Increasing Pressure on Italy’s Public Debt

Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti says Italy’s debt-servicing burden is rising at a worrying pace as higher borrowing costs add pressure to the finances of one of Europe’s most heavily indebted governments.

Mattarella Warns Against Illiberal Democracy and Defends Political Pluralism

President Sergio Mattarella used the closing ceremony of the Pordenonelegge festival to defend freedom of expression and pluralism, warning against what he described as a growing global temptation toward illiberal democracy.

Naples Caps Tourist Accommodation at 30% of Housing in Historic-Centre Buildings

Naples has approved new rules requiring at least 70% of properties in affected historic-centre buildings to remain residential, restricting bed-and-breakfast and other tourist accommodation to a maximum of 30%.

Stellantis Halts Mirafiori Production for Three Days Over Hybrid Engine Component Shortage

Stellantis temporarily stopped vehicle assembly at its historic Mirafiori plant in Turin after stronger-than-expected hybrid demand created shortages of engine components supplied by its Carmagnola operation.

Revolut Faces $3 Million Ransom Demand After Customer Data Breach

Hackers have demanded $3 million from Revolut after obtaining sensitive information on hundreds of customers through fraudulent requests that exploited an Italian government email system, while the digital bank says its internal systems ...

Italy Moves Toward 30% Limit on Foreign Students in Individual Classrooms

Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara says the government intends to put the existing 30% guideline for foreign students per class into law, arguing that schools need a more even distribution of pupils to support language acquisition and...

Meloni Plans School Ban on Burqas and Niqabs

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans for legislation prohibiting full-face Islamic veils in Italian schools as part of a wider package of education and integration measures.

European Commission to Review Italy’s Car-Tax Measure Under 2027 European Semester

The European Commission says it will assess Italy’s new vehicle-tax exemption against the country’s fiscal recommendations as part of the next European Semester review.

Italy Approves 2027 Car-Tax Exemption for Vehicles Up to 80 Kilowatts

The Italian government has approved a 2027 exemption from regional vehicle tax for qualifying cars of up to 80 kilowatts, covering one eligible vehicle per person while compensating regional governments for lost revenue.

Italy Presses EU to Reinforce Red Sea Naval Mission as Shipping Risks Rise

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has urged the European Union to strengthen Operation Aspides with more ships and funding, saying Italy could contribute another frigate if other member states help cover the cost of protecting merchant tra...

Italian Football Mourns Inter Milan Great Sandro Mazzola

Italy’s sporting community has paid tribute to Sandro Mazzola, the celebrated former Inter Milan player associated with the club’s dominant Grande Inter side of the 1960s.

Milan Market Faces Volatility Ahead of Major Blue-Chip Dividend Payments

Italian equities are facing pressure from rising US Treasury yields as major companies including ENI and STMicroelectronics approach scheduled ex-dividend dates, affecting trading and liquidity on the Milan exchange.

Teacher Stabbed at Rome Middle School as Italy Reviews Classroom Security

A student at a school in Rome’s Centocelle district stabbed a teacher after using pepper spray, prompting Italy’s Education Ministry to review security and disciplinary measures in public schools.

ITA Airways Unveils Employee-Designed Uniforms Ahead of Deeper Lufthansa Integration

ITA Airways has introduced new crew uniforms designed by its own employees rather than an outside fashion house as the Italian carrier continues its integration with Lufthansa Group.

Genoa Boat Show Reports Record International Interest in Superyachts

Organisers of the Genoa International Boat Show reported record participation by international buyers and an increase in superyacht displays, highlighting continued demand for Italy’s luxury shipbuilding industry.