Italy Cuts Growth Forecast, Sees Economy Expanding 0.7% Through 2027

By admin June 5, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s national statistics bureau ISTAT has slightly lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026, projecting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.7%, down from the 0.8% estimate issued in December. The agency also expects the economy to expand by 0.7% in 2027, supported by stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter, when GDP rose 0.3% from […]

Mussolini-Style Ads Targeting Meloni Trigger Political Storm in Italy

By admin May 23, 2026 No comment

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A political advertising campaign in Italy comparing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has sparked heated debate and drawn major attention online. The posters, displayed in train stations in cities including Rome and Milan, used typography and slogans inspired by 1930s fascist propaganda to criticize Meloni’s government over issues like

Car Ploughs Into Pedestrians in Italy, Eight Injured

By admin May 18, 2026 No comment

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A man drove a car at high speed into pedestrians in Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, including four seriously, according to Italian authorities. One woman suffered devastating injuries and had both legs amputated. The vehicle crashed into a shop window near the city’s cathedral before the driver emerged carrying a knife and attacked a […]

Switzerland Seeks Reimbursement from Italy Over Fire Victims’ Treatment

By admin April 27, 2026 No comment

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Switzerland has sparked diplomatic tension with Italy after announcing plans to recover medical costs for treating Italian nationals घायल in the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort, which killed 41 people. The Swiss Federal Social Insurance Office confirmed that the expenses would be billed under existing cross-border healthcare agreements. Italian

Italy Rejects Equal Parental Leave as Fathers Challenge Norms Online

By admin April 25, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s parliament has voted down a proposal to introduce equal parental leave for mothers and fathers, rejecting a plan that aimed to balance caregiving responsibilities. The measure, which would have provided equal, fully paid and non-transferable leave, was defeated by the ruling coalition citing financial constraints, drawing criticism from opposition leaders who

Italy Suspends Renewal of Defence Agreement with Israel Amid Rising Tensions

By admin April 16, 2026 No comment

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Italy has decided not to renew its five-year defence cooperation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced, citing the “current situation” without providing further details. Officials said the government is still assessing what the suspension will mean in practice for military and technical cooperation between the two countries. The move comes as

Meloni’s Gulf Visit Focuses on Energy Security and Regional Stability

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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began a surprise diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, marking the first visit by a European Union leader to the Gulf since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran in February. During her stop in Jeddah, Meloni is expected to meet Saudi Crown Prince […]

Italian Voters Reject Meloni’s Judicial Reform

By admin March 24, 2026 No comment

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Giorgia Meloni faced a major political setback after Italian voters rejected her proposed judicial reforms in a national referendum. Around 54% voted against the changes, dealing a blow to her right-wing coalition ahead of upcoming elections. Despite the defeat, Meloni said she would not resign, acknowledging the result while expressing regret over the missed opportunity

Italy’s Meloni Criticises U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran

By admin March 11, 2026 No comment

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday strongly criticised the U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Iran, calling them part of a dangerous global trend of unilateral interventions “outside the scope of international law.” Speaking to parliament, Meloni highlighted growing instability in the international system and compared the Middle East conflict to Russia’s 2022

Italy Misses 2025 Deficit Target, Pressure on PM Meloni

By admin March 2, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s 2025 budget deficit came in at 3.1% of GDP, slightly above the European Union’s 3% ceiling, according to ISTAT. While lower than 2024’s 3.4%, the miss casts doubt on Rome’s plan to exit the EU’s Excessive Deficit Procedure early, which could have eased spending constraints ahead of the 2027 elections. The eurozone’s third-largest economy […]