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ITA Lufthansa merger has stalled

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ITA and Lufthansa merger talks stalled overnight, putting the merger agreement on hold. The Italian economy ministry (MEF), which owns ITA Airways—the successor to Alitalia—reportedly rejected Lufthansa’s request to reduce the agreed purchase price of 829 million euros for full acquisition, according to Corriere della Sera.

Italy Faces Surge in Cyber Attacks Amidst Snooping Scandal – Piantedosi

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Since early 2022, Italy has faced approximately 33,000 major cyber attacks, according to Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, who addressed the Senate on Thursday.

economic roundup. Image credit: Istok by Getty Images

Economic Roundup – Italy

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With the latest data released, the economic roundup shows movement in key statistics.

Policeman admits obtaining data for Carmine Gallo

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police officer Marco Malerba admitted to a Milan judge on Thursday that he illegally obtained data at the alleged request of his “boss,” former supercop Carmine Gallo. This according to investigative sources.

Gang of hackers allegedly infiltrated ACN. redit: Foto de Antoni Shkraba: https://www.pexels.com/es-es/foto/ordenador-portatil-teclear-escribir-en-el-ordenador-escribir-a-maquina-5475752/

Gang of hackers allegedly helped fugitives hide

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Some clients of a suspected gang of hackers allegedly knew their “requested investigations” were illegal, according to Carabinieri in Varese. These clients may have helped the hackers avoid repercussions, the police stated in court documents released on Wednesday.

Meloni schedules talks with unions and business leaders over budget

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has scheduled talks with Italy’s business and union leaders at Palazzo Chigi to discuss the 2025 budget.

Hacking gang suspected of macking over #million euros in iliicit profts

More than €3million in illicit profit by hacking gang

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Milan Anti-Mafia Investigative Directorate (DDA) reports a suspected hacking gang made over €3.1 million in illegal profits. They allegedly obtained confidential information on business, political, and entertainment figures.

Snoopers cloned President Mattarella's email

Snoopers clone Italian President’s email

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A gang of snoopers, allegedly led by former supercop Carmine Gallo and Fondazione Fiera Milano President Enrico Pazzali, reportedly accessed police databases. They aimed to gather sensitive information on business, political, and showbiz figures, according to wiretaps released on Sunday.

Toyota factory where the explosion took place

Two dead and 11 injured after explosion at Toyota factory

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Dozens of floral tributes were placed on the external wall of Toyota Material Handling in Bargellino, Bologna, where two workers, Lorenzo Cubello (37) and Fabio Tosi (34), lost their lives yesterday following an explosion. Eleven others were injured, one of them seriously.

Finance Police seize further €100k from Sogei manager. Image Credit: Chris Randall

Police seize further €100k from ex-Sogei General Manager

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Finance police have seized an additional €100,000, allegedly stemming from bribes, from the home of former Sogei general manager Paolino Iorio, investigative sources said on Friday.