Tracking tech for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · TechChina blacklists 2 Italian firms from dual-use goods exports in retaliation for EU Russia sanctions. Supply costs rising 15-40%. What it means for businesses.
Economy · TechMilan's FTSE MIB jumped 0.8% as oil prices dropped on Middle East de-escalation hopes. Tech and luxury sectors led gains. What it means for Italian investors.
Tech · EconomyTurin startup ORiS secures €5M to test laser-powered satellite recharging in orbit by Feb 2027. Hiring aerospace engineers locally. Moon missions by 2030.
Tech · PoliticsRoberto Vannacci posts AI deepfake of President Mattarella seeking pardon for convicted jeweler, testing Italy's Law 132/2025 on synthetic media.
Tech · EconomyUmbragroup acquires majority stake in General Defence, Rome-based drone specialist, expanding into autonomous systems and dual-use defense technology.
Tech · EconomyDiscover how Italy deployed quantum encryption, fiber seismic sensors, and AI smart grids. What it means for residents and investors.
Tech · PoliticsEU charges TikTok with failing to protect minors under Digital Services Act. Company faces potential €9.8B fine. New privacy rules coming for Italian teens.
Tech · EconomyEU fines Google €890M under Digital Markets Act for favoring its services in search and restricting app developers. Compliance deadline September 2026.
Tech · EconomySTMicroelectronics posts $222M profit on 26% revenue growth driven by AI and EV demand. Key implications for Italy's 10,000+ STM workers in Milan and Sicily.