Close

Italian agri–food exports to the U.S. stalled sharply in May, with growth slowing to just 0.4%, according to Coldiretti’s analysis of Istat data. The decline follows a strong start to the year, when exports grew by an average of 11% in the first quarter. The slowdown is attributed to mounting uncertainty over the global trade environment and the lo...

240

In Italy, bank foundations are independent, nonprofit organizations that focus solely on promoting social well-being and driving economic development. They trace their roots back to the early 1800s, when savings banks first emerged to support working- and middle-class families and to harness the flow of capital sparked by the Industrial Revolution....

520

  Happy 60th birthday to the Mont Blanc Tunnel between Italy and France Italians weigh in on overtourism, short-term rentals, and the future of travel Italy becomes a top destination for millionaire migration in 2025 How an Italian scientist is bringing fusion energy closer to reality Sardinia’s “Domus de Janas” earn UNESCO World Heritage Status, c...

379

In Italy, the mandatory pension system is administered mainly by INPS (Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale) for most employed and self-employed workers. Under this system, contributions made by active workers finance the pensions of those already retired. However, some professional groups have specific pension funds, such as lawyers or arch...

765

The situation in Ukraine, with the need to continue to support Kiev and send a "strong message" to Russia to convince Vladimir Putin to sit at the peace negotiating table, and the complicated issue of tariffs, on which negotiations must be "accelerated" to achieve a "win-win solution." These are the main issues discussed by the Foreign Minister, An...

447

The EU is responding to US President Donald Trump's tariff threat with a dual-track approach: negotiations with Washington are ongoing, while countermeasures have been temporarily suspended in a strategic effort to de-escalate. The move comes as Trump threatens to impose sweeping 30% tariffs on EU products starting August 1 — a prospect that has pr...

150

A letter sent on Saturday, July 12, by former President Donald Trump to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has rattled Italy’s business world. In it, Trump announced a steep 30% tariff on all European imports starting August 1, sending shockwaves through Italy’s export-driven economy. The response from Italian manufacturers was swif...

388

  Social egg freezing in Puglia: a new path to reproductive freedom Cutting through the red tape: Italy’s push to simplify bureaucracy The summer lotus bloom of Mantua in Lombardy Digital habits and media literacy in Italy Italy relaunches mining with new national exploration program Turin named European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025 Made in Carcer...

275

The encounter between Europe’s humanistic tradition and the pragmatic mindset of the United States has, over time, given rise to leadership models that combine vision with practicality, innovation with responsibility. Today, in the age of artificial intelligence, this convergence is not just beneficial—it’s essential. That may sound like a bold cla...

387

In 2025, a record-breaking 142,000 millionaires are expected to relocate globally, with Italy projected to be the third most popular destination—welcoming around 3,600 wealthy individuals. The top spots go to the United Arab Emirates (9,800) and the United States (7,500), followed by Italy, which edges out Switzerland (3,000). This trend r...

593