Italy’s data protection authority has imposed a €180,000 fine on Emirates airline over the alleged improper handling of passengers’ health-related data, marking another enforcement action in Europe’s tightening privacy regulatory environment. According to the Italian regulator, the case originated from a passenger complaint......
Italy has granted conditional approval to a strategic partnership between Italian defense and aerospace group Leonardo and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar, paving the way for a new chapter in Europe's rapidly evolving unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. The joint venture, structured as an equal partnership between the two companies,......
An undocumented Nigerian man in Italy has been granted a residence permit after a complex legal and personal journey that began with an unexpected lottery win of €500,000. The case has drawn attention to the challenges faced by irregular migrants navigating financial and administrative barriers in Europe. The man, who had lived in Italy......
Italy’s competition authority has opened an investigation into Apple over concerns that the company may not be fully complying with interoperability requirements established under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The inquiry focuses on Apple’s cloud services ecosystem, particularly whether competing cloud......
Italian aerospace and defence company Leonardo has announced that it has received an order for 15 helicopters from Avincis, Europe’s largest provider of emergency air services, in a deal strengthening its position in the global rotorcraft market. The contract includes 10 AW169 light intermediate helicopters and 5 AW139 intermediate......
Italy has expressed its readiness to participate in a potential international naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz, following a newly announced agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at reducing regional tensions. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy is prepared, alongside international partners, to contribute to......
Stellantis N.V. has confirmed that it does not plan to close any of its manufacturing plants in Italy, reinforcing the country’s central role in the company’s long-term industrial strategy. According to the company’s Europe chief, Emanuele Cappellano, each Italian facility will continue to serve a specific function within......
Italian banking group UniCredit has firmly rejected claims made by Germany’s Commerzbank regarding the level of shareholder participation in its takeover offer, escalating tensions between the two financial institutions. The dispute centers on the accuracy of figures related to the acceptance of UniCredit’s exchange offer. Commerzbank......
A former Italian general has launched a new far-right political party, adding fresh pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of the country’s upcoming national elections. Roberto Vannacci, a 57-year-old ex-paratrooper, officially introduced his movement, Futuro Nazionale, during its inaugural congress in Rome on Sunday. The new......
The journey of Pope Leon XIV in Spain faced an unexpected setback on Friday in the Canary Islands. As the pontiff was preparing to return to Rome after a several-day visit to the country, a technical problem detected on his plane forced authorities to temporarily suspend the takeoff.The incident occurred shortly after the official greetings......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to deepen bilateral relations during talks held in Rome, focusing on strategic sectors such as technology, industry, and international cooperation. The meeting resulted in the signing of several memorandums of understanding aimed at expanding cooperation......
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to welcome Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Antibes, in southern France, on June 25 for their first official bilateral summit since Meloni took office in 2022. The meeting is expected to mark an important step in strengthening relations between France and Italy, two founding members of the European......
Italian financial police have dismantled three illegal television streaming hubs in Crotone, in the southern Calabria region, as part of a broader crackdown on digital piracy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Authorities announced on Friday that four individuals had been reported to prosecutors, while assets worth approximately €650,000......
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