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The Blue Economy plays a growing and significant role in Italy, contributing over 60 billion euros annually and employing more than a million people. Between 2019 and 2023, the number of companies in this sector increased by 4.3%, while the overall business base in Italy shrank by over 2%. The Blue Economy encompasses a wide range of activities, in...

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The tariff war launched by the United States was already making waves by February. While Italy’s exports rose both month-over-month and year-over-year, trade with Washington plummeted: -9,6%. This is confirmed by Italy’s national statistics agency in its report on foreign trade for February 2025—considered the last month of relative calm before glo...

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In 2025, online shopping in Italy is expected to grow by 6%, surpassing €62 billion. The services sector sees an 8% increase from 2024, reaching €22 billion, while product e-commerce experiences a 6% rise, surpassing €40 billion. Within product purchases, Food & Grocery and Beauty & Pharma outpace the average growth with rates around 7%. Other sect...

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La Dolce Vita by train, a wonder all Made in Italy The evolution of Northeastern Italy: embracing digitalization and innovation The meeting industry in Italy is worth 11 billion eurosRecycling and sustainability in Italy: stories of excellence and innovation Beauty that heals: art and medical care in Italian hospitals The growth of Airbnb rentals...

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As Prime Minister Meloni prepares to discuss tariffs with President Trump in Washington, factors form a strategic lever in Italy’s broader economic and diplomatic strategy. For example, Italy is witnessing a significant trade and investment imbalance with the United States, as Italian companies invest far more in the US than vice versa, and America...

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Consumer credit is growing in Italy, with the volume of loans seeing a new increase of 5.3% last year, rising from a total of 160.7 billion euros at the end of 2023 to 169.3 billion euros in 2024. During the same period, there was also a modest recovery in total loans granted to families (+0.5%). Our country remains among the top in Europe for the...

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The awful impact of US tariffs on Italian exports and industries Cagliari tops the climate livability index in Italy for 2024 Cultural heritage in Italy to be valued based on its use value starting in 2026 A dream come true: thirty thousand outdated Italian laws repealed Italians trust traditional media more than social platforms, but internet now...

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The "Liberation Day" has arrived, albeit with little respect for the term, as it marks the announcement of tariffs the United States will impose on goods from several countries. A 20% tariff will be levied on European goods, based on a claim—disputed by economists worldwide, including American experts—that Europe imposes a 39% tariff on U.S. goods,...

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Italy's main business lobby Confindustria on Wednesday cut its economic growth forecast for the country, warning that looming U.S. trade tariffs risked further worsening the outlook. U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to unveil a comprehensive tariff plan later on Wednesday, amid fears among businesses, consumers and investors worldwide about...

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and its top business lobby warned on Wednesday that looming U.S. tariffs would have a major impact on the country's exports and already struggling economy. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce sweeping new tariffs on global trading partners later in the day, upending decades of rules-based trade,...

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