Category: General

OECD Cuts Italy Growth Forecast

Rome: The OECD announced on Monday that it has reduced its growth forecasts for Italy’s GDP in 2025 and 2026 to 0.7% and 0.9%, respectively.

According to Ansa News Agency, these growth projections have been decreased by 0.2 and 0.3 percentage point…

Inflation in Italy Reaches 1.6% in February, Istat Reports

Rome: Italy’s annual inflation rate increased to 1.6% in February, as per the final data released by Istat on Monday. The national statistics agency noted that its consumer price index for the entire nation, excluding tobacco, saw a month-on-month inc…

Mattarella Marks National Unity Day with Ceremony in Rome

Rome: President Sergio Mattarella on Monday laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Rome’s Vittorio Emanuele Monument, also known as the Altar of the Homeland, to mark Italy’s Day of national unity, the Constitution, the anthem, and the fl…

Pope Making Slight Improvements with Physiotherapy

Vatican City: Pope Francis is making slight improvements with physiotherapy, the Vatican said Monday. The Argentine pontiff, 88, has been in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for over a month now after bronchitis turned into double pneumonia.

According to Ans…

Pope Francis Denies Resignation Amid Health Concerns

Vatican City: Pope Francis is “absolutely not” quitting due to health issues, according to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Parolin addressed speculations during an event on Ramadan, clarifying that the 88-year-old pontiff has no in…