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Business

STMicroelectronics gets €2 billion grant as EU ramps up chipmaking

The move is the latest step in the EU’s strategy to boost chip manufacturing on the continent and reduce reliance on China.

Europe News

'Squalid and chaotic': Reality of Italian migrant jails

The death of a detainee at a detention and deportation centre on the outskirts of Rome in February shone a spotlight on the conditions inside these de-facto jails for migrants, and raised serious questions about Italy's migration policy.

Experiences

New train routes let you explore one of Italy’s top food regions

Six return train services are now running on weekdays between the towns of Asti and Alba.

Italy

Euroviews. Is Italy’s new Africa strategy a blueprint for Europe?

The Italian-made Mattei Plan signifies not just a policy initiative but a window of opportunity to redefine Europe's role in Africa and globally, Maddalena Procopio writes.

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Culture news

Tomb raiders: US vows more returns of looted antiquities to Italy

The latest presentation of looted goods in Rome is the fruits of Italy’s decades-old effort to recover antiquities stolen from its territory by tomb raiders.

Art

Biennale Gherdëina returns to the Dolomites for its ninth edition

The Italian exhibition invites more than 30 artists and collectives to engage with the landscapes of Val Gardena (Gherdëina). This year's theme is ‘The Parliament of Marmots’ a title which borrows from a local Ladin myth about the Fanes – the legendary founding population of the Ladins.

Travel News

These new night trains are a budget solution to travelling Italy

Tickets are around half the price of the existing sleeper train.

Travel News

New hiking trail through Italy’s wild Dolomites opens for summer

The circular route is 170 kilometres long and can be completed in seven days.

Italy

Death of Italian MEP's husband raises questions of foul play

Italian MEP Francesca Donato claims her husband was killed as authorities investigate the death of Angelo Onorato, found in his car by his wife and daughter on Saturday.

Europe News

Italy pledges millions to support Palestinians at Rome meeting

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa Prime Minister was welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Saturday.

Hungary

Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis stands trial in Hungary

The case of Ilaria Salis - a candidate in the European Parliament elections in June - has sparked tensions between Hungary and Italy.

Europe News

Salis under house arrest in Hungary pending trial and EU elections

Italian activist Ilaria Salis will be under house arrest until her trial concludes, with another hearing scheduled for Friday in Budapest. However, she could be released if elected in the European elections.

Business

Italy flags up fury to Fiat over use of tricolour for cars made abroad

A row between Italian premier Giorgia Meloni and Fiat owner Stellantis has been halted by Fiat agreeing to remove the Italian flag from the bumper of Fiat 600 cars actually made in Poland.

Business

Inter Milan win: US firm Oaktree puts the boot in over Suning's debts

US investment management firm Oaktree wins Inter Milan after previous owner failed to meet a deadline to repay a debt of nearly €400 million.

World News

Hundreds evacuated after 4.4 magnitude quake in southern Italy

Around 140 inmates from a women's prison near Naples were evacuated for structural assessments, while a dozen apartment buildings were also emptied for checks, displacing about 40 families.

Business

Italian insurer Generali sees strong life insurance revenue in Q1 2024

The insurance company saw robust performance across the board, but especially in the property-casualty insurance sector.

Experiences

This new rail route links 3 sunny European countries in 2 hours

The route is perfect for a long weekend spanning three European countries.

Economy

IMF warns Italy on high public debt and urges swift fiscal reforms

The IMF urges Italy to address its growing public debt, projected to reach 145% of GDP. The Fund calls for urgent fiscal adjustments and structural reforms to ensure economic stability and long-term debt sustainability.

World News

Europe hit by severe floods in the north and a heatwave in the south

Heavy rainfall and storms wreak havoc across northern Italy, France and Germany, whilst southern Italy endures an unseasonal heatwave.

Green News

3 nations seek private input for €2.5bn critical mineral investment

The Raw Materials Funds announced by France, Germany and Italy will be operational before the summer break.

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