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La Repubblica and La Stampa sold

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s two most prominent left-leaning national newspapers have changed hands, as the Agnelli family’s GEDI media group completes the sale of both la Repubblica and La Stampa.

Fuel duties cut by Italian government as Middle East crisis affects transport and households. Image credit: Pexels

Italy cuts fuel duties amid Iran war impact

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has introduced a temporary reduction in fuel duties to curb rising prices linked to the economic fallout from the Iran war. The measure took effect immediately after government approval.

Authorities crack down on falsely labelled wine. Image credit: © Wine Scholar Guild

Italian authorities seize falsely labelled wine

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian authorities have seized around 2.5 million litres of falsely labelled wine in a nationwide operation aimed at combating fraud in the country’s wine industry.

Finance police track fuel price hikes in Italy.

Fuel price checks increase amid Middle East crisis

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Financial police intensify inspections across the supply chain as war-driven energy costs raise concerns about speculation. Italy has strengthened inspections across its fuel distribution network as energy prices surge following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, authorities said on Friday.

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

Budget deficit narrowed but above EU target

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s budget deficit narrowed in 2025 but remained above the European Union’s 3% ceiling, according to new data from ISTAT. This complicates Rome’s hopes of exiting the bloc’s disciplinary procedure ahead of schedule.

Tajani at G7 trade ministers online meeting. Image credit: https://www.esteri.it/

G7 trade meeting positive despite uncertainty over new tariffs

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Washington has reassured G7 trade ministers that it does not intend to create instability in global trade. This follows last week’s ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, Italy’s Foreign Minister has said.