Tracking tech for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Tech · PoliticsPope Leo XIV to release first papal encyclical on AI ethics May 25, 2026, addressing worker displacement, autonomous weapons, and human dignity in the algorithmic age.
Economy · TechMilan's FTSE MIB rises 1% as STMicroelectronics jumps 9.86%. Pharma stocks Recordati, Prysmian gain 3.97%. Analysis of what today's rally means for Italian portfolios.
Economy · TechSiemens acquires Mer Mec from Angelo Holding. 1,700 jobs transition, €1B reinvested in Southern Italy. Matera becomes diagnostics hub.
Culture · TechEx Machina launches June 2026 in Ivrea's UNESCO site, reviving Olivetti's humanistic tech model with workshops, new visitor center, and €20M PNRR funding.
Economy · TechMilan exchange gains 0.4% as STMicroelectronics and Recordati soar. Energy costs rise amid Strait of Hormuz crisis. What it means for Italian investors.
Politics · TechNaples police scandal: 29 arrested for selling 730,000 private records on footballers and celebrities to agencies. How this major data breach affects Italy residents.
Economy · TechGruppo Sella acquires Hype for €85M, bringing 1.9M users into hybrid banking model. What changes for digital banking customers and fintech competition in Italy.
Tech · EconomyEight Italian startups secure contracts at EU-Startups Summit in Valletta. CheckSig wins Italy's first MiCAR crypto license, FlySight lands Norway police deal.
Tech · PoliticsEU criminalizes non-consensual sexual deepfakes under AI Act. High-risk system deadlines pushed to 2027-2028. What Italian businesses and residents need to know now.