Rome: INPS said Thursday that public spending on pensions is expected to reach 289.35 billion euros this year, 15.3% of GDP. The pensions-and-social-security agency told a parliamentary hearing on the ‘demographic transition’, with Italy’s population …
Vatican City: Pope Francis made a surprise visit to St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, as confirmed by Vatican sources. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been recovering from life-threatening pneumonia, has largely refrained from public appearances in r…
Brussels: The EU is embarking on a new course for the development of artificial intelligence in an attempt to make up ground in a race considered far from over in Brussels. The European Commission has presented an action plan to make Europe a world le…
Rome: The spread between Italy’s 10-year BTP bond and the German Bund plunged by 12 basis points to 116 after the opening of trading on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause the hefty tariffs he imposed on many countries.
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Milan: Prada on Thursday bought Versace for 1.25 billion euros, the Italian fashion house announced. Prada stated that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Versace from Capri Holdings.
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Santo Domingo: Two Italian citizens are among the victims of the collapse of the nightclub in Santo Domingo that caused at least 218 deaths last Tuesday, informed sources said Thursday. One of the victims has dual Italian and Dominican passports, they…
Brussels: Advocate General of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) Richard de la Tour stated Thursday in an opinion related to the agreement between Rome and Tirana for Italian-run migrant-processing centers in Albania that it is legitimate for nationa…
Monte Carlo: Lorenzo Musetti beat Matteo Berrettini 6-3 6-3 in the last 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 on Thursday. The match showcased a surprising performance from Musetti, who managed to secure a victory against a higher-ranked opponent.
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