Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsItaly expands telemarketing restrictions to telecoms starting June 2025. Block unwanted sales calls for energy, mobile, and internet services. Free enrollment guide.
Politics · EconomyU.S.-Iran helicopter incident escalates Strait of Hormuz tensions. Impact on Italian fuel costs, energy imports, and Mediterranean shipping insurance premiums explained.
Transportation · EconomyMajor Italian rail strike suspended for June 11, 2026, but grassroots unions still proceeding. Check Trenitalia, Italo updates for travel disruptions.
Economy · TechSeoul's KOSPI surges 7.7% on SK Hynix-Nvidia AI chip partnership while oil drops on Iran diplomacy. Key insights for Italian investors tracking Asian tech exposure.
Tech · Economy86% of Italian companies lack AI security budgets. EU AI Act enforcement in 2026 brings penalties. Learn what companies must do now to avoid compliance risks.
Economy · National NewsItaly's 200,000 civil servants get €160 average monthly raise by 2027. First increase January 2025. See salary tiers and what changes for workers.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's govt stakes survival on €934M employment reform with €650/month hiring bonuses, platform worker protections & wage floors. What changes for you
Economy · PoliticsDiscover if your Italian municipality is joining rottamazione-quinquies debt settlement. Erase 26 years of penalties and save 30-50% on local taxes and fines.
Economy · National NewsIntesa's €30.6B bid for MPS hits FTSE Mib at 26-year highs. Learn how bank consolidation affects fees, branches, and credit access for Italy residents.