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Trump tariffs in response to US Supreme Court ruling

Tajani calls for calm over new Trump tariffs

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has called for a measured European response after the White House announced a new round of Trump tariffs over the weekend. This followed a Supreme Court ruling which determined the previous tariffs to be illegal.

Milan luxury real estate tops the price bracket. A quick guide to Milan Milan is in one of the four new yellow zones that come into effect on 3rd January 2022

Italy’s luxury real estate market in 2026

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s luxury real estate market continues to show stark price divides. A handful of prestigious districts stand out as the most expensive places to buy a home at the start of 2026, according to a new analysis by idealista.

Agricultural firms in Tuscany employ migrant workers. Italian agriculture. Agri food chain to receive EU support

MEPs back tougher EU action on unfair agri-food trade

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Parliament has approved tougher rules to combat cross-border unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. This strengthens protections for farmers and producers across the bloc.

two wine glasses containing white wine and a bottle. Wine sector to receive support package

EU Parliament backs wine sector support package

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Parliament has approved a wide-ranging package of measures to support the European wine sector, endorsing an agreement reached with EU governments earlier in December.

Trump's global tariffs are expected to be announced this evening. Tariffs deal

Tajani plays down impact of US tariffs ruling

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday that he does not expect major consequences for Italian exports. This comes after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that sweeping tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump were unlawful.

Agcom to flag Google AI Mode to EU

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s communications watchdog Agcom is preparing to report Google AI Mode to the European Commission, citing concerns over its impact on the media, Agcom president Giacomo Lasorella said on Wednesday.

Antitrust fines eDreams €9m for unfair practices

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Antitrust Authority has fined online travel agency eDreams nine million euros for engaging in two unfair commercial practices, it said on Wednesday.

Meta to charge Italian businesses over chatbots on WhatsApp

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Meta will start charging companies for AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Italy from 16 February 2026. This shift comes about due to regulatory pressure that has made the country a test case for broader competition rules in digital markets. New Pricing for AI Responses on WhatsApp Meta has confirmed it will charge developers for each […]

Chianti - thousands of 'name abuse' online. Image credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQW28fWjaf4/

Consorzio flags over 2,500 online abuses of Chianti name

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

More than 2,500 online contents linked to the improper use of the Chianti name have been identified in the past six months, according to a monitoring report commissioned by the Consorzio Vino Chianti.