Zelensky meets Meloni in Rome to advance talks on Ukraine war cooperation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held high-level talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen international support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. The meeting took place at the Palazzo Chigi, the official residence of the Italian government, where Meloni reaffirmed......

Germany solar surge cuts gas demand amid Iran war shock

Germany’s solar power output is set to rise sharply this summer, reducing reliance on natural gas as energy markets face disruption from the war in Iran. Data from BloombergNEF shows solar generation in Europe’s largest electricity market will average about 16.5 gigawatts between April and September, up roughly 31 percent from......

Wycon cosmetics enters Morocco with two stores in Casablanca

Chiccorner has launched the Italian beauty brand WYCON Cosmetics in Morocco, opening its first two stores in Casablanca at Morocco Mall and Californie Mall. The move expands the group’s portfolio of international brands and strengthens its position in the country’s growing beauty retail segment. Founded in Italy in 2009, WYCON......

Eni CEO urges EU to rethink Russian gas ban before April 25 deadline

Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy giant Eni, called on the European Union Sunday to reconsider its plan to phase out Russian gas imports starting in early 2027. He warned the bloc lacks clear alternatives to replace the supplies it plans to cut. Speaking at a League party event, Descalzi questioned how Europe could substitute about 20......

Spring-summer 2026 fashion weeks reveal vibrant color palette

Fashion weeks for spring-summer 2026 showcased a diverse color range that blends calming natural tones with energetic accents. Designers drew from Pantone forecasts and runway trends in New York, London, Milan, and Paris to emphasize personal expression and optimism. These choices reflect a post-pandemic push for joy and escape through bold,......

Dolce & Gabbana appoints Stefano Cantino as Co-CEO to drive strategic growth

Italian luxury house Dolce & Gabbana has announced the appointment of Stefano Cantino as Co-CEO, marking a new phase in the brand’s strategic evolution. Cantino, a former executive at Gucci, will share leadership responsibilities with current chief executive Alfonso Dolce. The move reflects the company’s ambition to strengthen......

World leaders to gather in Antalya for global diplomacy forum

Global leaders and senior officials are set to convene in Antalya for a major international gathering focused on diplomacy and global cooperation. The upcoming Antalya Diplomacy Forum will take place from April 17 to 19, bringing together representatives from across the world. Held under the auspices of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and organized......

First human case of avian influenza detected in Europe in Italy

A human case of avian influenza has been confirmed in Italy, marking the first imported human infection of this type reported in Europe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On March 21, 2026, the Italian International Health Regulations (IHR) focal point notified the WHO of the detection of an avian influenza A(H9) infection......

Norges fund backs Lovaglio’s re-election as CEO of Monte Dei Paschi

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has announced its support for the re-election of Luigi Lovaglio as Chief Executive Officer of the Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena. NBIM, one of the largest institutional investors in Europe, held a 2.87% stake in the bank at the end of 2025, representing......

Italy’s Unicredit considers winding down Russian operations, reports say

Italian banking group UniCredit S.p.A. is reportedly reconsidering its strategy in Russia and may opt to liquidate its local operations rather than proceed with a previously discussed sale, according to media reports citing unnamed sources. The bank, once among the major foreign lenders operating in Russia, has faced increasing pressure since......

MIT engineers silent artificial muscle fibers for robots

Researchers at MIT Media Lab and Italy's Politecnico di Bari developed a new class of artificial muscle fibers that operate silently without motors, external pumps or bulky hydraulic gear. The advance could reshape robot movement and portable assistive device design. The technology, called electrofluidic fiber muscles, appeared in a Science......

Middle East war splits energy markets into winners and losers

A six-week conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered Asia's worst energy crisis in decades, with surging fuel prices, severe LPG shortages, and widespread economic fallout. A fragile two-week ceasefire announced April 7 offers only tentative relief. Wood Mackenzie's April 6 analysis shows Asia's spot......

Unicredit warns of talent and client risks in potential commerzbank tie-up

Italian banking group UniCredit has highlighted potential risks linked to its planned expansion involving Commerzbank, warning that uncertainty surrounding a possible integration could lead to the loss of key staff and clients. UniCredit, which already holds a significant stake in the German lender, is seeking to deepen its position as part......

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