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Heatwave and seawater intrusion threaten agriculture in Italy's Po River Delta

An intense European heatwave has dramatically reduced the flow of Italy's Po River, allowing seawater from the Adriatic Sea to advance deep into the river system and posing a growing threat to agriculture and protected ecosystems in the Po Delta. Hydrological monitoring indicates that river discharge has fallen sharply within a short......

Vespa celebrates 80 years with thousands of riders gathering in Rome

Rome has once again become the meeting point for Vespa enthusiasts from across the globe as the legendary Italian scooter celebrates its 80th anniversary. The four-day event, held from June 25 to June 28, highlights the enduring popularity of one of Italy's most recognizable industrial creations while paying tribute to eight decades of......

Italian football federation elects giovanni malagò as new president after world cup setback

The Italian football landscape has entered a new era after the election of Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malagò following the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a disappointment widely described in the country as a major sporting setback. Meeting in an extraordinary assembly in Rome,......

Italy Declares Heat Alert in 15 Cities as Severe Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe

Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued a maximum heat alert across 15 cities, including Rome and Milan, as a severe heatwave continues to affect large parts of Europe. Authorities warned that the number of cities under red alert is expected to rise to 16 on Wednesday. Under the highest alert level, citizens are advised to take precautionary......

Valentino revenue falls 15% in 2025 as Luxury sector faces global slowdown

Italian luxury fashion house Valentino experienced a challenging financial year in 2025, reporting lower revenue and reduced profitability amid a broader slowdown affecting the global luxury goods industry. The company’s latest financial disclosures reveal that sales declined compared with the previous year, while operating earnings......

Monte Dei Paschi CEO says banking consolidation is healthy if competition is preserved

The chief executive of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has said that consolidation in the banking sector can be beneficial, provided it does not undermine competition or reduce access to financial services for different categories of clients. Speaking at a financial industry conference in Milan, CEO Luigi Lovaglio emphasized that mergers......

NatPower and Tesla launch major 25 GWh battery storage project in Europe

Energy infrastructure developer NatPower and electric vehicle and battery technology group Tesla have announced an agreement to jointly develop large-scale battery storage capacity across Europe, marking a significant step in the region’s ongoing energy transition. The first phase of the project will deliver approximately 25 gigawatt......

Italgas unveils €13 billion investment plan to modernize Italy’s gas infrastructure

Europe’s largest gas distribution operator, Italgas, has announced a significant expansion of its long-term investment strategy, committing €13 billion to infrastructure development and modernization projects through 2032. The plan represents a substantial increase compared with the company’s previous investment roadmap and......

Unicredit ends legal challenge over Italy’s conditions on Banco Bpm bid

The Italian banking group UniCredit has withdrawn its appeal in a legal dispute concerning government-imposed conditions on its attempted takeover of rival lender Banco BPM, according to a court document released at the end of May. The case, which had been examined by Italy’s top administrative court, was formally declared closed after......

Trump Intensifies Criticism Of Italy Over NATO And Middle East Security Role

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing Italy of failing to take a stronger role in global security matters despite its contributions to NATO. In comments posted on his social media platform, Trump argued that European allies, including Italy, have not done enough to......

Moschino names Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as creative directors

Italian fashion house Moschino has announced the appointment of designers Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as its new creative directors, marking a significant leadership change for the luxury brand. The duo will take up their roles immediately, replacing Adrian Appiolaza, according to the brand’s parent company Aeffe. Their first collection......

Meloni pushes back after Trump claims she ‘Begged’ for G7 photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump, after he claimed in a television interview that she had “begged” him for a photograph during the G7 summit. Meloni said on Friday that she was “astonished” by Trump’s remarks, describing them as “completely......

Stellantis in talks with two potential partners to revive Maserati, CEO says

Stellantis is currently in discussions with two potential partners as it seeks to strengthen the future of its luxury car brand Maserati, according to Chief Executive Antonio Filosa. The announcement was made during a parliamentary hearing in Italy, where the company outlined its ongoing strategy to support the struggling marque. The global......

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