Economy

Armani acquires “La Capannina di Franceschi” in Forte dei Marmi

Milan, 27 August. (LaPresse) - ‘Giorgio Armani announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire La Capannina di Franceschi…

27 August 2025

US tariffs, Urso: ‘There is room for negotiation on wine and steel’

Naples, 24 August (LaPresse) - There is room for negotiation on tariffs ‘for wines and certain food products, as well…

24 August 2025

Tariffs: suspension of goods in the US from European postal services, postal service halted as of today

Milan, 23 August (LaPresse/AP) - Poste Italiane, like other European postal operators, is temporarily suspending the acceptance of all shipments…

23 August 2025

Tariffs, Urso: ‘Agreement provides certainty, now let's work on exemptions’

Rome, 22 August (LaPresse) - ‘The result achieved so far is commendable because it finally provides certainty for businesses, averting…

22 August 2025

Mediobanca: shareholders’ meeting rejects takeover bid for Banca Generali

Milan, Aug. 21 (LaPresse) – Mediobanca’s shareholders’ meeting has rejected the public exchange offer (OPS) for Banca Generali. Mediobanca announced…

21 August 2025

USA, Jeff Bezos' mother dies: she invested in Amazon in its early days

Milan, 15 August. (LaPresse) - Jackie Bezos, mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has died at the age of 78.…

15 August 2025

USA, YouTube to use AI-based age verification system

Milan, 12 August (LaPresse/AP) - YouTube will begin testing a new age verification system in the United States tomorrow that…

12 August 2025

Evergrande: Hong Kong Stock Exchange delists company from trading

Hong Kong, 12 August (LaPresse) - China Evergrande has announced that it will be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock…

12 August 2025

Summer holidays cost on average 30% more than pre-Covid, says Codacons

Rome, Aug. 12 (LaPresse) – “Summer holidays, including transport, accommodation, and related services, cost on average 30% more than in…

12 August 2025

Fs: direct train from Rome to Munich for Oktoberfest 2025

Milan, August 9 (LaPresse) – FS Treni Turistici Italiani (part of the FS Italiane Group) is expanding its Espresso train…

9 August 2025

Marcinelle, Santanchè: ‘I remember the sacrifice of the victims as symbol of Italian dignity in the workplace’

Rome, 8 August (LaPresse) - ‘Today we remember with emotion the Italian victims of the Marcinelle tragedy.’ So said Daniela…

8 August 2025

Tourism, Confagri: “Shorter stays in farmhouses, foreign presence on the rise”

Milan, Aug. 7 (LaPresse) – “Just a few days before Ferragosto, Italian agritourism facilities are expected to be fully booked.…

7 August 2025

Mediobanca, board of directors calls shareholders' meeting on 21 August on takeover bid for B. Generali

Milan, August 6 (LaPresse) – The Board of Directors of Mediobanca has convened the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting for August 21,…

6 August 2025

Ice Cream: Production Rises in the Eurozone by 2%

Milan, July 29 (LaPresse) – In 2024, the European Union produced 3.3 billion litres of ice cream, marking a 2%…

29 July 2025

ECB: Survey shows inflation expectations revised downward for 2025 and 2026

Frankfurt (Germany), July 25 (LaPresse) – “Respondents' expectations for overall inflation, as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices…

25 July 2025

Webuild, Salini: ‘Results above expectations, ready for new opportunities’

Milan, 25 July (LaPresse) - "We are very satisfied with the sustainable growth in quality that we are continuing to…

25 July 2025

US tariffs, Urso: ‘Any compensation must be European’

Rome, 19 July (LaPresse) - ‘The negotiations’ on tariffs ‘are complex and must be finalised as soon as possible. At…

19 July 2025

Inflation, Confcommercio: "Slowing down in July to +1.4% year-on-year"

Milan, July 17 (LaPresse) – "Based on the trends recorded by the various factors influencing consumer prices, a 0.2% monthly…

17 July 2025

Tariffs: Cgia, costs for Italy up to 12 billion if US tariffs raised to 20%

Milan, 12 July (LaPresse) - The research department of Cgia di Mestre reports that if the tariffs imposed by the…

12 July 2025

Holidays: Confcommercio, 30.5 million people travelling, 9 out of 10 in Italy

Milan, 5 July (LaPresse) - "Summer 2025 is off to a good start for tourism: 30.5 million Italians will choose…

5 July 2025

Istat, 24.3 million people employed in May

Milan, 2 July. (LaPresse) - In May 2025, the number of employed persons, equal to 24 million 301 thousand, was…

2 July 2025

Cars: Mit, 132,191 registrations in June (-17.44%)

Milan, July 1 (LaPresse) – The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced that in June 2025, 132,191 passenger cars…

1 July 2025

Pnrr: transmitted to EU commission 12.8 bn eighth installment payment request

Rome, June 30 (LaPresse) - “A request for payment of the eighth installment of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan…

30 June 2025

G7, Giorgetti: "Agreement on Global Minimum Tax is an honorable compromise"

Milan, June 28 (LaPresse) – "The agreement formalized at the G7 on the global minimum tax is an honorable compromise…

28 June 2025

Fuel prices: Codacons reports that prices at motorway service stations have exceeded €2.3 per litre for fuel with service

Milan, June 23 (LaPresse) – On highways, gasoline prices at full service pumps have already surpassed the psychological threshold of…

23 June 2025

USA, Powell: "Effects of trade and fiscal policies remain uncertain"

Milan, June 18 (LaPresse) – “Changes in trade, immigration, fiscal, and regulatory policies continue to evolve, and their effects on…

18 June 2025

Inflation: Istat, shopping basket rises to +2.7% in May

Milan, 16 June (LaPresse) - In May 2025, inflation fell to 1.6% from 1.9% in April. This was reported by…

16 June 2025

Le Figaro: ‘CEO De Meo leaves Renault to head luxury group Kering’

Rome, 15 June (LaPresse) - Luca De Meo, CEO of Renault since 2020, has announced to the board of directors…

15 June 2025

Mediobanca, extraordinary board meeting convened: postponement of the shareholders' meeting under consideration.

Rome, June 15 (LaPresse) - On the eve of the shareholders' vote on the takeover bid for Banca Generali, Mediobanca…

15 June 2025

Iran: oil prices soar after Israeli attack

Tokyo (Japan), 13 June (LaPresse/AP) - Oil prices rose after the Israeli attack on Iran, amid growing tensions over Tehran's…

13 June 2025