Meloni praises economic performance
Premier Giorgia Meloni praised Italy’s economic performance in a message to the assembly of the insurers’ association Ania on Tuesday.
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‘Natural’ disasters insurance payouts top €6billion in 2023
Italian insurers paid out a record six billion euros in claims related to damage from ‘natural’ disasters last year, ANIA President tells conference.
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Three more workplace fatalities
On Friday, Italy saw three more workplace fatalities in a spate the union UIL claims kill more people than the mafia. A 21-year-old construction worker died in Sicily, another worker fell to his death from a motorway maintenance site into the northern Italian Adda River, and another 21-year-old farm worker was crushed to death when […]
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Inflation remains steady, industry prices +0.3% in May
Italian inflation stayed at 0.8% in June, the same as May, Istat said on Friday. In May, industrial producer prices increased by 0.3% on a monthly basis.
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Italian beach holidays increase again – volume and price
This year will again see beach holidays as the most popular option in Italy. Predictions see higher volumes and a drop in Italian visitors, partly offset by an increase in foreigners.
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Italy initiating smart city projects
Over the past year, more than one in five municipalities in Italy have initiated smart city projects, demonstrating “the will to actively participate in the digital revolution of cities.” This according to the congress “Smart City: Roadmap for the Government,” organised in Rome on Tuesday by Q8 Italia.
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Never-ending roll-call of workplace accidents and fatalities
The death of Indian farm worker Satnam Singh was followed by the death of an 18-year-old crushed by farm machinery and injuries after an explosion at an aluminium plant. When will the Ministry of Labour act to stop this spate of workplace accidents?
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Minister of Labour Declares War on Gangmastering
Our primary aim is to unequivocally declare war on gangmastering,” stated Minister of Labour Marina Calderone during a press conference.
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Agricultural worker left at roadside with severed arm
A union leader has demanded stringent action against the “barbaric exploitation” of workers after an Indian farm labourer died. He was allegedly left on a roadside by his employer following an accident that resulted in a severed arm.
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Italy facing EC deficit proceedings and pensions shortfall
The European Commission announced Wednesday that Italy is one of seven countries facing a deficit-based excessive deficit procedure. The other countries are Belgium, France, Hungary, Malta, Poland, and Slovakia.
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