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Italian economy headed for a tough year Italian debt misses EU target

Italian economy sends mixed signals

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s business sector has further downgraded its economic outlook, according to the Bank of Italy’s latest Inflation and Growth Expectations Survey, released on Tuesday. Istat also released their note on the Italian economy for November and December.

No signed Starlink deals between Italy and SpaceX, says PM’s Office

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office dismissed reports of a deal between Italy and Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink programme as “ridiculous” on Monday. The denial followed speculation that talks with US President-elect Donald Trump included discussions about SpaceX.

Italy is in talks with SpaceX over a telecoms deal. Credit: Getty Images

Italy in talks with SpaceX over €1.5 Billion telecoms deal

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for secure telecoms, Reuters reported on Sunday.

EPPO charges individuals and cquaculture fraud

EPPO charges companies re €4million Aquaculture Fraud

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rome has charged nine individuals and five companies with aggravated fraud related to €4 million in funds intended for the aquaculture sector. The funding was sourced from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).

Chiara Ferragni at the centre of a row over her Pandoro and donation to charity.

Ferragni Donates €200,000 to Gender Violence Victims

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian influencer and entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni has donated €200,000 to victims of gender violence amidst an ongoing fraud investigation. The donation is part of an agreement with consumer rights group CODACONS, which has now withdrawn its criminal complaint and stood down as a civil plaintiff in the case.

Finance Minister Giorgetti who defended the Senate approved 2025 budget. He has slammed EU budget rules as stupid and seseless. Budget bill for 2026 has amendments

Senate Approves 2025 Budget

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday, the Italian Senate passed the 2025 budget bill after a confidence vote requested by the government. It is now officially law. The €30 billion package, hailed by the government as “prudent” and “balanced,” has sparked sharp criticism from the centre-left opposition and dissent within the ruling coalition.

The 2025 Budget has been passed in the Lower House. Image - Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance. Image credit: By Nicholas Gemini - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19238297

Lower House Approves 2025 Budget Bill

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Lower House approved the 2025 budget bill late on Friday with 211 votes in favour and 117 against. The package, totalling €30 billion in new measures, now heads to the Senate for final approval, expected on 28 December.

Employment growth under Meloni government

Employment Growth During Meloni Government

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has seen significant employment growth during the first two years of Giorgia Meloni’s government, according to a report released by the CGIA Research Office on Saturday. The report reveals a net increase of 847,000 jobs since 2022, marking a 3.6% rise in overall employment.

Renfe acquires 33% stake in Arenaways. Photo credit: Johannes Plenio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photo-of-train-rail-1165994/

Renfe expands into Italy with stake in Arenaways

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Spain’s national rail operator, Renfe, is set to enter the Italian market after acquiring a 33% stake in Longitude Holdings, the parent company of the Turin-based private rail operator Arenaways.