Business news from Italy: archives - Page 21 of 37

Turin Book Fair runs from 9th to 13th May

Largest ever Turin Book Fair starts this week

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Turin International Book Fair is back from Thursday, May 9, to Monday, May 13. It features nearly 2,000 events at Lingotto and 650 more scattered throughout the area.

Press Freedom report - Italy drops 5 places

Press Freedom report – Italy drops five places

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday was World Press Freedom Day, and Reporters Sans Frontieres released a report on the positions of the world’s country. Italy has dropped five slots to 46th with the case of press agency AGI, set to be sold to League MP and right-wing newspaper proprietor Antonio Angelucci, cited as one of the reasons.

Labour Day speech addresses workplace deaths

Italian President’s Labour Day speech

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella said he was happy that jobs were growing in Italy in a speech for Wednesday’s Labour Day in Calabria on Tuesday.

average income in Italy - image shows careity of working people

Average income in Italy 2022

April 27, 2024April 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

If you’re of working age and looking to move to Italy, you’d be wise to double-check average income in Italy statistics. The declarations for 2023 were released by the economy ministry this week and show an average declared income of €23,650.

One restaurant ‘hires’ robots as waiters, another offers wine in exchange for phones

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two restaurants in Italy have taken differing approaches to technology. One restaurant has ‘hired’ robots as waiters. Another restaurant is offering wine in exchange for mobile phones during the meal.

Working in Italy with a digital nomad visa

Digital Nomad visa available for non-EU citizens

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As of 4th April 2024, non-EU residents have the option to apply for a Digital Nomad visa in Italy. If your dream is to work remotely from a Tuscan village or overlooking the canals of Venice, now is your chance.

Coldiretti protest at Brenner Pass. Image courtesy of Coldiretti on Facebook

Farmers stage Brenner Pass border checks for fake ‘Made in Italy’ goods

April 9, 2024April 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian farmers association Coldiretti staged a big rally featuring thousands of its members at the Brenner Pass between Italy and Austria on Monday. They also staged checks with police on lorries to see if they were transporting counterfeit Italian food products.

Italy’s Inflation Rate Lowest in Europe

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s inflation rate climbed to 1.3% in March compared to the previous year, showing a slower rise than expected. This development underscores the current state of the Italian economy, which is experiencing what can be described as a ‘soft landing.’

ITA - Lufthansa planes at airport stands. Lufthansa's stake in ITA approved by EC

EU issue list of remedies over Lufthansa-ITA deal

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini lamented “Euro-madness” following the European Commission’s presentation of issues regarding Lufthansa’s acquisition of stake in Italy’s ITA Airways.

Automobili Lamborghini posts record 2023 results.

Lamborghini post breaks record-breaking year

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 2023, Automobili Lamborghini achieved remarkable milestones, with more than 10,000 cars delivered to customers for the first time and a record-breaking 27.2% operating margin.