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Italian police crackdown on Pesce-Pistillo clan’s reign of terror in Andria
Italian police have dealt a significant blow to one of southern Italy’s most entrenched mafia organizations, arresting three suspected members of the notorious Pesce-Pistillo clan in Andria. The arrests, the result of a year-long investigation,...

Italy delivers historic sentences in Europe’s largest ’Ndrangheta mafia trial
In a sweeping judgment that marks one of the most consequential blows ever dealt to organized crime in Europe, Italy’s Court of Reggio Calabria has handed down sentences totaling more than 1,000 years in prison to dozens of members of the...

Italian Embassy in Oslo, seminar on carbon emissions
Held today at the Italian Cultural Institute in Oslo was the seminar "Can forests save our planet? 3Ts enabling net-zero, tomorrow," one of the main events that enlivened Oslo Innovation Week, a major international kermesse that brings together...

Italy’s Meloni completes three years in power: How did she overcome Italian instability?
Italy used to be known for its political chaos. Over the last 70 years, the country has seen 31 prime ministers and 68 different governments—a dizzying turnover that turned crisis into the norm. But by 2025, the third year since Giorgia Meloni...

Italy proposes higher tax on short-term rentals—what travellers should know
For many travellers, Italy’s charm lies in the quiet rhythm of a neighborhood morning — the scent of espresso from a nearby café, the sound of church bells, and the comfort of waking up in a centuries-old apartment that feels like home. But the...

Tuidi Bags €3M to Transform AI Grocery Management in Italy
In the bustling world of food technology, Italian startup Tuidi is making waves with its recent €3 million seed funding round. The Putignano-based company, specializing in AI-driven platforms for large-scale retail, aims to revolutionize how...

Natural Power Advises on Neoen’s Pan-European Warehouse Facility Portfolio Financing
Leading international renewable energy consultancy, Natural Power, has delivered technical advisory services for the financing of a diversified portfolio of ready-to-build renewable energy assets owned by global energy producer, Neoen. The...

107 State to close, citing financial struggles after pandemic and failed expansion
MADISON, Wis. -- 107 State, an Italian-inspired tavern on State Street in Madison, will have its last call Thursday night. Owner Nathan Mergen announced plans to close the restaurant in an Instagram post on Wednesday, citing financial struggles...

Unlocking potential with We-Finance Codes to transform women entrepreneurs’ success
The recent publication of the B20 task force policy papers and recommendation has demonstrated the seriousness of the deep engagement with many of the most challenging economic, political and societal issues not only for the G20 nations, but more...

EU, Meloni: “Italy will not support climate law revision without a change of approach”
Rome – Ukraine, the Middle East, NATO, competitiveness, climate. The issues on the table at the European Council of 23 October are many, and on all of them, Giorgia Meloni promises a clear position from Italy. Starting with the proposed revision...

Iraq, Italy launch business council to expand $5B trade exchange
2025-10-22T10:38:38+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad (Updated at 16:33) Trade volume between Iraq and Italy has reached nearly $5 billion, an Iraqi official announced on Wednesday, describing the figure as below...

Italian fashion major OVS enters India, eyes steady expansion as it takes on global rivals
Carmine Di Virgilio, Global Chief Retail Officer, OVS Italian apparel major OVS has made its India debut with a 9,000 square feet flagship store at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, Delhi, marking a key step in its global expansion. OVS enters India...

The Italian towns where it pays to relocate in 2025
What started with 'one-euro' homes has expanded into a multifaceted approach designed to entice people to relocate to depopulated towns throughout Italy. One-euro homes, lower tax rates, renovation subsidies, and rent deductions – the financial...

From Italy with Love (and Wine): Vinitaly Finds a New Home in Mumbai and Goa
When I first heard that Vinitaly, the world’s most celebrated wine festival, is coming to Mumbai and Goa, my first reaction was pure excitement – and then mild panic. Excitement because, as a culinary student, wine has always felt like a distant,...

Dogecoin’s Corporate Arm Acquires Majority Stake In Italian Soccer Team
Dogecoin just took a big swing into European football. House of Doge, the corporate arm tied to the Dogecoin Foundation, is now the largest equity holder in U.S. Triestina Calcio 1918. This move is a deliberate attempt by Dogecoin to push for...

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni urges legality in EU plan on Russian assets
Rome (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated on Wednesday that the European Union is considering potential initiatives involving frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. However, any actions taken must comply...

Italy says any new EU measures on Russian assets must be lawful
ROME (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday that the European Union is discussing possible initiatives regarding the use of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, but any steps it takes must respect international law....

UAE's biggest bank FAB posts 21% surge in third-quarter income
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the largest lender in the UAE by assets, reported a nearly 21 per cent jump in its third-quarter net income as revenue surged on strong growth momentum across the lender’s business units. Net profit for the three months to...

Bank Indonesia Hosts IN2MOTIONFEST 2025 Finale, Featuring 1,785 Modest Fashion Pieces Inspired by Indonesian Culture
PRNewswire Jakarta [Indonesia], October 22: Teaming up with the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC), Bank Indonesia successfully held the peak event of the Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MOTIONFEST) 2025 from October 8-12, 2025,...

Did COVID-19 Affect Healthcare Access for Seniors in Italy?
TOPLINE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, 40% of older adults in Italy reported skipping medical visits, with fear of infection and service disruptions reported as main reasons. Women, those with economic difficulties, and those with chronic...