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Italy initiating smart city projects

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Workplace accidents - explosion at an aluminium plant in Bo0lzano

Never-ending roll-call of workplace accidents and fatalities

June 22, 2024June 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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?

Labour Minister wages war on gangmastering. Image shows Mnister Calderone.

Minister of Labour Declares War on Gangmastering

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Our primary aim is to unequivocally declare war on gangmastering,” stated Minister of Labour Marina Calderone during a press conference.

Image shows migrant farm workers in Italy. Satnam Singh was left at the roadside with a severed arm following a work accident

Agricultural worker left at roadside with severed arm

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

economy deficit - public debt to be tackled by government

Italy facing EC deficit proceedings and pensions shortfall

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Accenture to acquire Fibermind

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Accenture will acquire Fibermind, an Italian network services company specialising in fibre and mobile 5G networks deployment, for an undisclosed amount.

agricultural production down in 2023. Image shows harvesting of grapes

Agricultural production down in 2023 due to weather events

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian agricultural production declined last year as wine, fruit, and olive oil output were significantly impacted by extreme weather events linked to climate change, according to national statistics bureau ISTAT on Tuesday.

Italian competition authority fines Meta €3.5million

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) announced on Wednesday that it has imposed a fine of €3.5million on Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc.

Mirafiori factory where Fita 500 model is made

Stellantis expected to announce new Fiat 500 model made in Italy

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is expected to announce that the fully electric Fiat 500 model will soon have a gasoline version with a mild hybrid powertrain, according to supplier information.