Business news from Italy: archives - Page 22 of 37

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.

EU votes yes to AI Act

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Europe has crossed the finishing line of the AI Act, a monumental framework of regulations governing artificial intelligence.

Lufthansa ITA Airways deal depends on routes

ITA – Lufthansa deal hinges on routes

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The EU Competition Commissioner says the routes operated by Lufthansa and ITA are the potential stumbling block to the deal.

TikTok fined €10million by antitrust authority

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Antitrust Authority imposed a €10million fine on video-sharing social media giant TikTok for its failure to adequately safeguard minors from potentially harmful content.