Italian authorities seize falsely labelled wine
Italian authorities have seized around 2.5 million litres of falsely labelled wine in a nationwide operation aimed at combating fraud in the country’s wine industry.
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Fuel price checks increase amid Middle East crisis
Financial police intensify inspections across the supply chain as war-driven energy costs raise concerns about speculation. Italy has strengthened inspections across its fuel distribution network as energy prices surge following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, authorities said on Friday.
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Budget deficit narrowed but above EU target
Italy’s budget deficit narrowed in 2025 but remained above the European Union’s 3% ceiling, according to new data from ISTAT. This complicates Rome’s hopes of exiting the bloc’s disciplinary procedure ahead of schedule.
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G7 trade meeting positive despite uncertainty over new tariffs
Washington has reassured G7 trade ministers that it does not intend to create instability in global trade. This follows last week’s ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, Italy’s Foreign Minister has said.
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Tajani calls for calm over new Trump tariffs
Italy has called for a measured European response after the White House announced a new round of Trump tariffs over the weekend. This followed a Supreme Court ruling which determined the previous tariffs to be illegal.
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Italy’s luxury real estate market in 2026
Italy’s luxury real estate market continues to show stark price divides. A handful of prestigious districts stand out as the most expensive places to buy a home at the start of 2026, according to a new analysis by idealista.
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MEPs back tougher EU action on unfair agri-food trade
The European Parliament has approved tougher rules to combat cross-border unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. This strengthens protections for farmers and producers across the bloc.
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EU Parliament backs wine sector support package
The European Parliament has approved a wide-ranging package of measures to support the European wine sector, endorsing an agreement reached with EU governments earlier in December.
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Tajani plays down impact of US tariffs ruling
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that he does not expect major consequences for Italian exports. This comes after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that sweeping tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump were unlawful.
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Agcom to flag Google AI Mode to EU
Italy’s communications watchdog Agcom is preparing to report Google AI Mode to the European Commission, citing concerns over its impact on the media, Agcom president Giacomo Lasorella said on Wednesday.
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