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Global IT systems returning to normal

July 20, 2024July 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Global IT systems are gradually resuming after an unprecedented computer failure disrupted operations worldwide for hours from Thursday evening into Friday.

Worldwide IT outage hits airlines and banks

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In a widespread IT outage, large-scale technical failures have been reported globally, affecting various sectors. It is believed the issue lies with Crowdstrike cybersecurity software, not a hacker attack.

Antitrust Authority probing Google

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Antitrust Authority said today it is investigating Google and its parent company Alphabet over its request for consent.

Antitrust Authority probing fashion houses Armani and Dior

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Antitrust Authority announced it has initiated investigations into the Armani and Dior groups over allegations of worker exploitation by their suppliers.

Migrant agricultural workers such as these shown carrying crates are prey to gangmasters in Italy

Gangmasters arrested, 33 workers freed

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police in northern Italy have freed dozens of Indian farm labourers from conditions akin to slavery. Two alleged gangmasters were arrested on Saturday.

Lavazza espresso coffee prices will remain high

Coffee prices will rise even higher – Giuseppe Lavazza

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The price of coffee is expected to remain “very high” and is unlikely to decrease until mid-next year due to severe supply chain pressures, according to the Italian coffee company Lavazza.

CGIL rally in Latina protesting for better protection of off-book workers. Image courtesy of CGIL

3 million off-book workers, unions call for government to do more

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At a rally in Latina, the CGIL union chief called for the government to do more about the 3 million off-book workers in Italy.

Tourism Minister Santanchè Image: Instagram

Prosecutor requests trial for Tourism Minister Santanchè

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 4th July 2024, the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office requested the trial of Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè and 16 others for false accounting related to the Visibilia case.

Ferragni ordered to pay €1.2million over Easter Egg endorsement

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Antitrust Authority announced Friday it has ordered two companies associated with businesswoman and fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni to pay at least €1.2million over three years to the children’s charity ‘I Bambini delle Fate.’