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Italy Women’s Rugby Team Works on Defence Ahead of Autumn Tests

Italy’s women’s rugby team is using its late-summer training period to improve defensive organization, conditioning and tactical cohesion after weaknesses were exposed during the recent Six Nations Championship.

Italy’s Cricket Federation Targets Grassroots Growth After T20 World Cup Exposure

Italy’s cricket federation is focusing on grassroots development and infrastructure investment after the national team’s recent appearance at the Men’s T20 World Cup provided greater exposure through competition against leading cricket n...

AbitareIn Leaves STAR Segment of Borsa Italiana for Standard Euronext Milan Trading

Italian real estate technology company AbitareIn has voluntarily exited the STAR segment of Borsa Italiana, moving its ordinary shares to standard trading on Euronext Milan as it adjusts its domestic financial and corporate strategy.

Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Strikes Piedmont With No Reported Damage or Casualties

A shallow magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck near Cuneo in Piedmont, causing noticeable tremors in surrounding municipalities but no reported casualties or structural damage, while civil protection authorities continue monitoring the area.

Milan Luxury Retail and Tourism Stay Strong Despite Broader European Economic Slowdown

International visitors continue to support Milan’s luxury shopping districts and hospitality sector during the August peak season, underscoring the city’s enduring appeal for fashion and design tourism despite weaker European economic co...

Meloni Marks 70th Anniversary of Marcinelle Disaster That Killed 136 Italian Workers

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Marcinelle mining disaster in Belgium, honoring the 136 Italian emigrants who died and highlighting the contribution of Italian workers to postwar European develo...

Enel Green Power Buys 84-Megawatt Wind Farm in Campania for 145 Million Euros

Enel Green Power has acquired an 84-megawatt wind farm in Campania for 145 million euros from WEB Windenergie, expanding its renewable generation portfolio in southern Italy.

Italy Extends Road Transport Tax Credits Through August to Support Logistics Operators

Italy’s Council of Ministers has extended tax credits for road transport companies through August 2026, providing temporary fiscal relief as logistics operators face volatile operating costs and international supply-chain pressures.

Meloni Backs Justice Minister Nordio After Threats Referencing Red Brigades

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her cabinet have expressed solidarity with Justice Minister Carlo Nordio after he received intimidation threats referencing the Red Brigades, condemning the threats and their links to Italy’s history of ...

Italy and European Commission Develop New Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Financial Markets

The Bank of Italy is working with the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on supervisory rules for artificial intelligence in financial markets, seeking to encourage innovation while managin...

Rome Housing Eviction Leaves Hundreds Camping in Streets During Heatwave

Hundreds of residents and housing activists are camping in Rome’s Esquilino district after the forced evacuation of the Spin Time Labs social housing complex, intensifying political tensions between Italy’s national government and Rome’s...

Intesa Sanpaolo Helps Finance Italy’s National Strategic Hub With 231 Million Euro Package

Intesa Sanpaolo has joined a 231 million euro financing package for Italy’s National Strategic Hub, supporting secure cloud infrastructure and the digital transformation of the Italian public administration.

Italgas Advances 13 Billion Euro Plan With AI and Expansion Across Italy and Greece

Italgas is implementing a 13 billion euro investment plan through 2032, using artificial intelligence to improve network management while expanding its gas distribution operations across Italy and Greece and preparing infrastructure for ...

Fincantieri Wins Order for Third Crystal Cruises Luxury Ship at Marghera Yard

Fincantieri has secured an order to build a third luxury cruise ship for Crystal Cruises at its Marghera shipyard, adding to the Italian shipbuilder’s long-term order backlog as work progresses on earlier vessels.

Enel Reports Strong International Growth as Lower Italian Energy Margins Weigh on Domestic Results

Enel reported strong first-half international performance, with operations in Spain and Latin America offsetting weaker domestic revenues in Italy as lower residential energy prices and the financial impact of the national Energy Decree ...

Unipol First-Half Net Profit Jumps 42 Percent to 1.06 Billion Euros

Italian financial group Unipol reported a 42 percent year-on-year increase in first-half net profit to 1.06 billion euros, driven by strong insurance income of about 9 billion euros and contributions from banking partner BPER.

Terna Secures 2.2 Billion Euro ESG-Linked Credit Facility to Modernize Italy’s Power Grid

Terna has secured a 2.2 billion euro environmental, social and governance-linked revolving credit facility, co-led by Intesa Sanpaolo, to support expansion and modernization of Italy’s high-voltage electricity transmission network.

Italy Cuts Diesel Excise Duty by 14 Cents a Litre to Ease Fuel-Price Pressure

The Italian government has temporarily reduced diesel excise duties by 14 cents per litre as it seeks to cushion households and businesses from higher oil prices and renewed inflation, partially reversing earlier efforts to tighten green...

Bank of Italy Sees Italian Economy Growing Just 0.5 Percent in 2026 and 2027

The Bank of Italy expects the Italian economy to expand only 0.5 percent in both 2026 and 2027, citing high inflation, rising energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty as constraints on industrial activity and domestic recovery.

Stellantis Extends Cassino Plant Shutdown Through August 31 Amid Weak European Car Demand

Stellantis will keep production suspended at its Cassino plant, which builds Alfa Romeo and Maserati vehicles, through August 31, 2026, underscoring continued weakness in European automotive demand and raising concern among Italian indus...

Success: Nvidia Turned Gaming Chips Into the Engine of the AI Boom

The company founded by Jensen Huang built machines that can do many small calculations at once—exactly what modern artificial intelligence needs.

AI’s Next Bottleneck Is Power, Not Just Nvidia Chips

As data centres multiply, technology companies are competing for electricity, grid connections and round-the-clock generation.

Meta Raises AI Spending Target to as Much as $145bn Despite Pressure Over Returns

The company’s capital spending is consuming most of its free cash flow as it races to turn new AI models and products into a commercially durable business.

Danube Drought Exposes Nazi Wrecks and Pushes Central Europe’s Power System to the Brink

Danube Drought Exposes Nazi Wrecks and Pushes Central Europe’s Power System to the Brink

Record-low river levels have revealed armed Second World War vessels, disrupted navigation and forced emergency action to keep nuclear plants operating in Hungary and Romania.

Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says

Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says

The former president’s son described the advanced prostate cancer as painful and debilitating, while public details of his current condition remain limited.

Why 2027 Could Be a Strong Year for Stocks—and Why the Forecast Is Fragile

A bullish case rests on continued profit growth, easing policy uncertainty and a broader payoff from AI investment; high valuations leave little room for disappointment.

Why Markets May Look Quiet in August After Big Tech Earnings

A lighter calendar can suppress expected stock swings temporarily, while AI spending remains the deeper question for investors.

Italy Unveils Restored Etruscan Tomb Artifacts in Major Cultural Exhibition

The Italian Ministry of Culture has opened an exhibition featuring newly acquired and restored paintings from an ancient Etruscan tomb, highlighting state efforts to preserve and recover the country’s archaeological heritage.

Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon Victory Drives New Wave of Interest in Italian Tennis

Jannik Sinner’s historic Wimbledon triumph is generating unprecedented national interest and commercial sponsorship for tennis in Italy, increasing the sport’s profile and expanding its appeal to companies and fans.

Roberto Mancini Returns as Italy Football Coach to Rebuild National Team

The Italian Football Federation has appointed Roberto Mancini for a second spell as national team coach, tasking him with rebuilding the squad and securing qualification for upcoming major tournaments after a period of disappointing resu...

Italy’s Supreme Court Eases Citizenship Claims for Descendants of Emigrants

Italy’s highest appellate court has streamlined procedures for descendants of Italian emigrants seeking citizenship, a ruling with potentially significant implications for a country facing a severe demographic decline.

Rai and Mediaset Accelerate Digital Shift as Streaming Takes Larger Share of Italian TV Market

Italy’s traditional broadcasters are expanding digital strategies as international streaming platforms account for twenty percent of television revenues and global technology companies capture an increasing share of digital advertising.

Southern Italy High-Speed Rail Projects Advance With European Recovery Funding

Construction milestones have been reached on high-speed rail corridors linking Naples with Bari and Sicily, with billions of euros from the European Union’s post-pandemic recovery fund supporting efforts to improve connections between no...

Italian Luxury Groups Bring More Suppliers In-House to Protect Made in Italy Production

Major fashion houses are acquiring domestic suppliers and artisanal workshops in Tuscany and Veneto to secure production capacity and preserve the authenticity of the Made in Italy label for international customers.

Italian Beach Destinations Introduce Visitor Limits to Tackle Summer Overtourism

Municipalities and regional authorities in Sardinia, Tuscany and along the Amalfi Coast are imposing visitor caps, advance reservations and new fines as they seek to manage heavy international tourism and protect vulnerable coastal areas.

Italian Unions Step Up Pressure on Government Over Wages and Temporary Contracts

Trade unions are intensifying criticism of the government over falling real wages and the spread of short-term employment contracts, raising the prospect of industrial action across transport and public services in the autumn.

Genoa and Trieste Ports See Volatile Cargo Flows as Red Sea Disruptions Persist

Italian ports in Genoa and Trieste are reporting fluctuating container traffic as shipping companies continue rerouting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid attacks in the Red Sea.

Italy’s Privacy Watchdog Scrutinizes Media Deals With Artificial Intelligence Firms

Italy’s data protection authority has warned major media companies over data-sharing agreements with artificial intelligence developers, increasing scrutiny of privacy and copyright compliance in the expanding use of AI.

Campania Deploys Emergency Housing After Magnitude Four Point Seven Earthquake

Hundreds of residents remain evacuated in Campania after a magnitude four point seven earthquake caused infrastructure damage and dozens of injuries, prompting Italy’s civil protection authorities to provide emergency housing.

Rome Airport Cancels Anti-Drone Security Contract With Israeli Defense Company Rafael

Rome Fiumicino Airport has cancelled a contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to operate an anti-drone security system, reflecting growing domestic sensitivity over international defense procurement.

Italy Faces Agricultural Pressure as Heat and Drought Threaten Parmigiano Reggiano Production

Extreme summer temperatures across central and northern Italy are placing heavy stress on dairy cattle and crops, threatening production of Parmigiano Reggiano and prompting farmers to call for urgent action on water management.

Italian Luxury Groups Maintain Strong Growth as Global Demand Holds Up

Ferrari and other major Italian luxury manufacturers continue to report strong revenue and profit performance, showing resilience in high-end exports despite changing consumer confidence in Asian markets.

Eni Expands Renewable Investment and North African Gas Supplies

Italian energy group Eni is increasing investment in domestic offshore wind while securing additional natural gas supplies from North Africa as Rome seeks to reduce the Italian energy system’s dependence on Russian hydrocarbons.