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Confindustria head says NRRP recovery plan needs revising

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The president of Italian Industry Association Confindustria has said the post-Covid National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) needs revising.

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Mafia ringleader ‘Lady Oil’ sentenced to jail

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Anna Bettozzi was sentenced to 13 years and two months in jail on Wednesday. Known as a petrol mafia ringleader ‘Lady Oil’, she was arrested last year for mafia association with ‘Ndrangheta.

Gas updates for Italy

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gas updates: As Draghi tells European counterparts they must face the energy crisis together, Italy’s ecological transition minister signs a new decree.

Confindustria want new government in power asap

Confindustria wants new government in power ASAP

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Confindustria President Carlo Bonomi on Monday called for a new government to take power as soon as possible. He also wants it to be realistic in its goals.

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Meloni vows to put Italy’s national interests first at Coldiretti event

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgia Meloni, leader of far-right party Brothers of Italy (Fdl) and most likely Italy’s next PM, vowed to put Italy’s national interests first in tackling soaring energy costs. However, she says it shouldn’t be seen as nationalistic or populist.

Price of fuel drops and house prices rise

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The price of unleaded fuel drops to its lowest average price in 11 months. Meanwhile, house prices rise by 5.2% compared to last year.

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Italy’s energy import costs set to double

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s net energy import costs are set to more than double this year, the economy minister said. He added the warning, Rome cannot not spend indefinitely to cushion the blow on the economy.

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Italian government picks Certares offer for stake in ITA Airways

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has picked a group led by U.S. private equity fund Certares, backed by Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines Inc for exclusive talks on buying a majority stake in ITA Airways.

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Need to ration gas and electricity if prices don’t fall, says Salvini

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government must move fast to help Italian households and businesses hit by a record rise in gas and electricity prices amid the Ukraine war, League leader Matteo Salvini said on Friday. The only solution may be to ration gas and electricity.

Wine: 10% reduction in grape harvest

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2022 grape harvest in Italy kicks off at least seven days earlier than last year due to drought and heat over 40 degrees. The overly warm climate sees a cut in production by 10% nationwide.