Culture · Economy20 Michelangelo Works Uncovered, Set to Boost Italy’s Art Economy
Twenty newly authenticated Michelangelo works could add €500M to Italy’s art assets, boost museum tourism and trigger export bans—learn what it means.
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Economy · EnvironmentItaly’s Hydrogen Industry Leaves Lab, Profits Surge with €6B Funding
Italy’s hydrogen sector is turning a profit and will get a €6 billion PNRR boost, creating jobs, grants and refuelling hubs—see how residents benefit.
Politics · EconomyItaly-France Fallout: Macron’s Snub Risks Rail Links, Defense Deals and Borders
Italy–France diplomatic rift could delay Milano-Paris trains, tighten border checks and freeze €3B defence & energy deals—what commuters and businesses must know.
Economy · PoliticsItalian Households Pay Double for Electricity—How to Slash €300 in 2026
Italian households pay double industrial electricity rates—learn how Rome’s 2026 ‘decreto bollette’ can trim your annual power bill by €300 and ease family budgets.
Economy · PoliticsLagarde Reaffirms ECB Role: Impact on Italian Mortgages, Bonds and Euro
ECB president Lagarde dismisses exit rumours. Discover what it means for Italian mortgages, BTP spreads, the euro and your household budget—and ways to prepare.
Economy · PoliticsForgot Your November Tax Installment? Italy Shelves Amnesty—Next Steps
Missed the Nov 2025 rottamazione quater instalment? Parliament blocked a reopening. Pay by 9 March 2026 via riammissione or consider the new rottamazione quinquies.
EconomyItaly’s Narrow BTP–Bund Gap Keeps Mortgages Affordable and Debt Costs Low
Italy’s BTP–Bund spread at 60 bps keeps 10-yr yields near 3.4%, trims fixed-rate mortgages and frees €1.8 bn for public services a year. Read full analysis.
Economy · SportsLimited-Edition Milano Cortina 2026 Gold Coins Offer VAT-Free Investment in Italy
Pre-order Italy’s ultra-limited Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic gold coins—VAT-exempt reverse-proof ¼ oz & 1 oz issues. Sales open 10 Feb; mintage strictly capped.
EconomyDel Vecchio Heir Unblocks Delfin Trust with €14B Buyout, Securing Dividends
Leonardo M. Del Vecchio’s €14B first-refusal buyout of Delfin ends a 3-year stalemate, promising steadier dividends for EssilorLuxottica, Generali and other Italian blue chips.