Italian rescuers accused of assisting illegal immigration Six members of an Italian charity which rescues migrants in the Mediterranean Sea have gone on trial in Sicily, accused of aiding illegal immigration. Europe • 21 Oct
Italian rescuers accused of assisting illegal immigration Six members of an Italian charity which rescues migrants in the Mediterranean Sea have gone on trial in Sicily, accused of aiding illegal immigration. Europe • 21 Oct
Pope Leo trims powers of Vatican bank Pope Leo cancelled the Vatican bank's sole authority over investments held by the city-state today, rolling back one of the financial reforms of his predecessor Francis. Business • 06 Oct
Pope Leo trims powers of Vatican bank Pope Leo cancelled the Vatican bank's sole authority over investments held by the city-state today, rolling back one of the financial reforms of his predecessor Francis. Business • 06 Oct
Fiat Feud: The succession row within 'Italy's Kennedys' The family behind Fiat, Ferrari and Juventus are worth tens of billions of euro - but a bitter succession feud between mother and son has cast doubt on the group's future, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 05 Oct
Fiat Feud: The succession row within 'Italy's Kennedys' The family behind Fiat, Ferrari and Juventus are worth tens of billions of euro - but a bitter succession feud between mother and son has cast doubt on the group's future, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 05 Oct
After France tries to cut public holidays, Italy adds one Just weeks after debt-laden France proposed axing two public holidays, Italy is proposing to add a new one in honour of Saint Francis and the pope who took his name. Business • 18 Sep
After France tries to cut public holidays, Italy adds one Just weeks after debt-laden France proposed axing two public holidays, Italy is proposing to add a new one in honour of Saint Francis and the pope who took his name. Business • 18 Sep
Public viewing of Giorgio Armani's coffin in Milan begins Members of the public began paying their respects to fashion legend Giorgio Armani as his coffin was put on display in Milan World • 06 Sep
Public viewing of Giorgio Armani's coffin in Milan begins Members of the public began paying their respects to fashion legend Giorgio Armani as his coffin was put on display in Milan World • 06 Sep
Berlusconi media firm takes control of ProSiebenSat.1 Italy's MediaForEurope (MFE) group, majority-owned by the Berlusconi family, said today it had secured a controlling stake in German broadcasting giant ProSiebenSat.1 through a takeover offer. Business • 04 Sep
Berlusconi media firm takes control of ProSiebenSat.1 Italy's MediaForEurope (MFE) group, majority-owned by the Berlusconi family, said today it had secured a controlling stake in German broadcasting giant ProSiebenSat.1 through a takeover offer. Business • 04 Sep
Inflation cools in France and Italy, steady in Spain Inflation slowed in France and Italy and held steady in Spain in August, official data showed today, as the European Central Bank weighs its next move on interest rates next month. Business • 29 Aug
Inflation cools in France and Italy, steady in Spain Inflation slowed in France and Italy and held steady in Spain in August, official data showed today, as the European Central Bank weighs its next move on interest rates next month. Business • 29 Aug
Mediobanca shareholders reject Banca Generali deal Shareholders of Italian merchant bank Mediobanca have rejected the proposal of its chief executive Alberto Nagel to buy Banca Generali, a takeover that would have created Italy's second-largest wealth manager. Business • 21 Aug
Mediobanca shareholders reject Banca Generali deal Shareholders of Italian merchant bank Mediobanca have rejected the proposal of its chief executive Alberto Nagel to buy Banca Generali, a takeover that would have created Italy's second-largest wealth manager. Business • 21 Aug
Mediobanca gets ECB approval for Banca Generali deal Italy's merchant bank Mediobanca has received European Central Bank approval to buy private bank Banca Generali and create Italy's second-largest wealth manager, as it seeks to thwart a takeover bid from Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Business • 19 Aug
Mediobanca gets ECB approval for Banca Generali deal Italy's merchant bank Mediobanca has received European Central Bank approval to buy private bank Banca Generali and create Italy's second-largest wealth manager, as it seeks to thwart a takeover bid from Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Business • 19 Aug
Sicily locals vow opposition to longest suspension bridge Italy's decision to approve the construction between Sicily and the mainland of what would be the world's longest single-span bridge has set the stage for a legal battle that could further delay a project first conceived by the ancient Romans. Europe • 08 Aug
Sicily locals vow opposition to longest suspension bridge Italy's decision to approve the construction between Sicily and the mainland of what would be the world's longest single-span bridge has set the stage for a legal battle that could further delay a project first conceived by the ancient Romans. Europe • 08 Aug
World's longest suspension bridge to link Sicily to Italy Italy's government has approved a €13.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland. World • 06 Aug
World's longest suspension bridge to link Sicily to Italy Italy's government has approved a €13.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland. World • 06 Aug
Italy fines Armani for 'misleading ethical' statements Italy's competition watchdog has fined luxury goods giant Giorgio Armani €3.5m for misleading consumers over dangerous conditions for workers making its bags and accessories. Business • 01 Aug
Italy fines Armani for 'misleading ethical' statements Italy's competition watchdog has fined luxury goods giant Giorgio Armani €3.5m for misleading consumers over dangerous conditions for workers making its bags and accessories. Business • 01 Aug
Meta, X and LinkedIn appeal VAT claim by Italy US tech giants Meta and LinkedIn have lodged an appeal against an unprecedented VAT claim by Italy that could influence tax policy across the 27-nation European Union, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter have said. Business • 22 Jul
Meta, X and LinkedIn appeal VAT claim by Italy US tech giants Meta and LinkedIn have lodged an appeal against an unprecedented VAT claim by Italy that could influence tax policy across the 27-nation European Union, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter have said. Business • 22 Jul
Loro Piana in court administration on labour exploitation An Italian court has placed LVMH group's high-end Italian cashmere firm Loro Piana under judicial administration for a year after allegedly uncovering worker abuse inside its supply chain, in the latest in a string of cases that have tainted the image of Italy's luxury brands. Business • 14 Jul
Loro Piana in court administration on labour exploitation An Italian court has placed LVMH group's high-end Italian cashmere firm Loro Piana under judicial administration for a year after allegedly uncovering worker abuse inside its supply chain, in the latest in a string of cases that have tainted the image of Italy's luxury brands. Business • 14 Jul
Man dies after being sucked into plane engine in Italy A man has died after being sucked into the engine of a plane preparing to take off at Bergamo Airport in northern Italy, an airport spokesperson said. World • 08 Jul
Man dies after being sucked into plane engine in Italy A man has died after being sucked into the engine of a plane preparing to take off at Bergamo Airport in northern Italy, an airport spokesperson said. World • 08 Jul
At least 45 injured in Rome petrol station explosion At least 45 people have been injured in a huge explosion at a petrol station in Rome, according to Italian authorities. Europe • 04 Jul
At least 45 injured in Rome petrol station explosion At least 45 people have been injured in a huge explosion at a petrol station in Rome, according to Italian authorities. Europe • 04 Jul
'Generali' sign on insurer's offices collapses in Milan One of the giant Generali signs that crown the Italian insurer's head offices in Milan collapsed today, remaining on top of the 170 metre-high (558 ft) skyscraper but at risk of crashing to the ground, firefighters said. Business • 30 Jun
'Generali' sign on insurer's offices collapses in Milan One of the giant Generali signs that crown the Italian insurer's head offices in Milan collapsed today, remaining on top of the 170 metre-high (558 ft) skyscraper but at risk of crashing to the ground, firefighters said. Business • 30 Jun
Renowned Italian sculptor Pomodoro dies aged 98 Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, renowned for his huge bronze spheres, including one at TCD, has died a day before his 99th birthday. World • 24 Jun
Renowned Italian sculptor Pomodoro dies aged 98 Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, renowned for his huge bronze spheres, including one at TCD, has died a day before his 99th birthday. World • 24 Jun
Greenpeace joins protests over Bezos's Venice wedding Greenpeace has added its voice to protests against this week's celebrity wedding in Venice between American tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Laura Sanchez. Environment • 24 Jun
Greenpeace joins protests over Bezos's Venice wedding Greenpeace has added its voice to protests against this week's celebrity wedding in Venice between American tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Laura Sanchez. Environment • 24 Jun
Low voter turnout thwarts Italian referendum proposals Low voter turnout has sank Italian opposition referendum proposals to ease citizenship laws and tighten job protection rules, with senior figures in the coalition of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni saying the outcome boosted the government. Europe • 09 Jun
Low voter turnout thwarts Italian referendum proposals Low voter turnout has sank Italian opposition referendum proposals to ease citizenship laws and tighten job protection rules, with senior figures in the coalition of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni saying the outcome boosted the government. Europe • 09 Jun
Stellantis names Italian Antonio Filosa as its new CEO Italian-Franco-US automaker Stellantis has today named Antonio Filosa, the Italian head of its North American operations, as its new chief executive, effective from June 23. Business • 28 May
Stellantis names Italian Antonio Filosa as its new CEO Italian-Franco-US automaker Stellantis has today named Antonio Filosa, the Italian head of its North American operations, as its new chief executive, effective from June 23. Business • 28 May
Vespa maker Piaggio's revenue falls to €370.7m Italy's Piaggio posted first-quarter 2025 consolidated revenue of €370.7m, down from €428m the same time last year, the company said today. Business • 09 May
Vespa maker Piaggio's revenue falls to €370.7m Italy's Piaggio posted first-quarter 2025 consolidated revenue of €370.7m, down from €428m the same time last year, the company said today. Business • 09 May
Cardinals enter seclusion ahead of conclave Catholic Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope have begun checking into two Vatican guesthouses, where they will be barred from contact with the outside world as they decide who should succeed Pope Francis. World • 06 May
Cardinals enter seclusion ahead of conclave Catholic Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new pope have begun checking into two Vatican guesthouses, where they will be barred from contact with the outside world as they decide who should succeed Pope Francis. World • 06 May
Mediobanca makes €6.3 billion Banca Generali bid Italy's Mediobanca struck back today in its fight for independence by announcing a €6.3 billion offer for private bank Banca Generali to be financed by using its stake in insurer Generali. Business • 28 Apr
Mediobanca makes €6.3 billion Banca Generali bid Italy's Mediobanca struck back today in its fight for independence by announcing a €6.3 billion offer for private bank Banca Generali to be financed by using its stake in insurer Generali. Business • 28 Apr
'Humbled to be here' - crowds queue in Vatican City An atmosphere of solemnity hung over St Peter's Square, as thousands of people waited patiently for the procession of the coffin carrying the remains of Pope Francis to the basilica. Pope Francis • 23 Apr
'Humbled to be here' - crowds queue in Vatican City An atmosphere of solemnity hung over St Peter's Square, as thousands of people waited patiently for the procession of the coffin carrying the remains of Pope Francis to the basilica. Pope Francis • 23 Apr
