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Italy has approved a new education reform requiring parental consent for sex education in schools, marking a significant shift in how sensitive topics are taught across the national curriculum. The measure, promoted by the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and sponsored by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara, was definitively......
Eurozone GDP contracted by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 after a sharp downward revision of earlier estimates. The final figures show a significant shift from the initial flash estimate, which had indicated a 0.1 percent expansion. The revision marks the first quarterly contraction in the single-currency area since the second quarter......
Italy’s national statistics institute ISTAT has revised downward its economic growth forecast for 2026, reflecting a more cautious outlook for the country’s economy. According to its latest semi-annual report, Italy’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 0.7% in 2026, slightly below the previous estimate of......
Italian eyewear company iVision Tech has reported strong online sales after one of its sunglasses models gained unexpected global attention following a public appearance by French President Emmanuel Macron. The model, produced under the company’s Henry Jullien brand, surpassed 1,000 online sales after being widely associated with sunglasses......
Two heirs of the late billionaire Leonardo Del Vecchio have reached a provisional agreement aimed at resolving a long-running inheritance dispute, according to sources familiar with the matter. The agreement involves members of the Del Vecchio family and relates to the control structure of Delfin, the family holding company that manages major......
Shares of Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli came under pressure on Thursday after U.S.-based investment research firm Grizzly Research announced that it had taken a short position in the company and questioned the extent of its exposure to the Russian market. The development triggered a sharp reaction among investors, with Pirelli's stock......
Morocco has appointed 21 new consuls general as part of a 2026 diplomatic mobility operation aimed at renewing its consular network and expanding administrative coverage for Moroccan communities abroad. The appointments followed an open call for applications and account for 35 percent of the kingdom’s consular posts. The new postings......
Grandi Navi Veloci has reinforced its maritime network linking Europe and Morocco by deploying two of its newest LNG-powered vessels on key Mediterranean routes. The move comes ahead of the summer travel peak linked to the annual operation facilitating mobility for millions of Moroccan residents in Europe between June and mid-September. The......
STMicroelectronics has raised its revenue target for its data centre business, reflecting the continued expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and growing demand for advanced semiconductor solutions. The Franco-Italian semiconductor manufacturer announced that it now expects its data centre-related revenue to reach approximately......
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was recorded off the coast of southern Italy late Monday, according to data released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 247 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface, with its epicenter located about 38 kilometers from the city of Cosenza in the Calabria......
Italy’s manufacturing sector continues to face increasing cost pressures, with production expenses rising for the fifth consecutive month in May, according to recent business survey data. The trend reflects ongoing challenges linked to global energy market volatility and broader geopolitical tensions. Manufacturers are experiencing......
Thousands of residents in western Austria blocked a major European transport route on Saturday, the Brenner Motorway, in protest against increasing traffic congestion caused by heavy truck and tourist flows. The motorway, which crosses the Alps and links Germany with Italy, is considered one of the most important north-south corridors in......
Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle has triggered sharp criticism from investors and longtime enthusiasts just days after its unveiling in Rome, yet company executives insist demand remains strong and customers are already placing deposits. The new model, called Luce, marks a major shift for the Italian luxury automaker as it enters......
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