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EU cuts Italy’s growth forecast amid energy and consumer concerns
The European Commission lowers Italy’s economic growth outlook for 2026 and 2027, warning that rising energy costs and weak consumer spending could slow recovery.
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Farewell to Carlo Petrini, visionary behind “good, clean and fair” food
Slow Food founder Carlo “Carlin” Petrini dies at 76, leaving behind a global legacy rooted in sustainability, biodiversity, and food culture.
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Italy turns to artificial intelligence to crack down on counterfeit goods
A new system uses image recognition to identify fake products in real time as authorities expand digital enforcement tools.
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Italy’s wages still struggling against inflation, says Istat
Despite recent salary increases, Italian workers remain significantly worse off than before the pandemic, with purchasing power down 8.6% since 2019.
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Venice Biennale / Giuli and Buttafuoco reconcile after weeks of tensi
Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli and Biennale president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco publicly restore relations during the minister’s visit to Venice, bringing an end to recent controversy surrounding the Russian pavilion.
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Rome emerges as fashion’s new centre, challenging Milan and Paris
Major events, celebrity attention and a growing creative scene are reshaping the Italian capital’s place in the global fashion landscape.
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Ferrari unveils its first electric car while reaffirming commitment to combustion engines
The launch of “Luce” marks Ferrari’s entry into electric mobility, although hybrids and traditional engines remain central to its long-term strategy.
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Humanoid robot ALTER-EGO enters hospital care for neurodegenerative patients
The Italian-developed platform is being tested in Milan to support clinical staff and assist patients with ALS through in-person and remote care.
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Italy’s €2 e-commerce tax raises concerns across the logistics sector
Industry groups warn the measure could divert cargo shipments abroad, shifting logistics flows to other European hubs.
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Skills shortage holds back AI adoption in half of small businesses
New data shows that limited access to specialised talent remains a major barrier to digital transformation and innovation.
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Blue Design Summit places La Spezia at the centre of boating’s future
Industry leaders, designers and innovators gather to explore how sustainability and new technologies are reshaping the yachting sector.
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Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast sell out early as Italy heads for record summer tourism
Rising domestic demand and strong international bookings are expected to drive arrivals and spending to new highs in 2026.
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Music cut short as Stromboli police shut down Mick Jagger film set party
Local noise restrictions brought an early end to celebrations involving the cast and crew of Alice Rohrwacher’s latest film, prompting criticism from local tourism advocates.
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More teams, more places and new groups: UEFA reshapes World Cup qualifying
The new European qualification format aims to reduce the impact of individual setbacks and increase stability on the road to the 2030 World Cup.
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