Category: General

Bologna Ground Floors Cleared from 10 PM in Weather Alert

Bologna: Ground floor rooms in Bologna will be evacuated from 10 pm Thursday night amid a weather red alert for torrential rain and flooding, local authorities said.

According to Ansa News Agency, following the red weather alert issued by environmen…

FI Aide Office Sealed in EP Huawei Graft Probe

Brussels: The office of an aide to Italy’s centre-right Forza Italia (FI) was sealed Thursday in a probe into suspected corruption by Chinese telecoms giant Huawei at the European Parliament. The office of a parliamentary assistant to Democratic Bulga…

Generali Reports Record Net Profit of 3.8 Billion Euro for 2024

Rome: Insurance giant Generali on Thursday posted a record net profit of 3.8 billion euro in 2024, marking an increase of 5.4% compared to the previous year.

According to Ansa News Agency, Generali recorded gross premiums of 95.2 billion euro in 202…

Demna Named New Creative Director of Gucci

Kering: Kering and Gucci announced in a note the appointment of Demna as the new Artistic Director of the Italian maison, set to begin in July 2025. Demna has been the Artistic Director of Balenciaga since 2015.

According to Ansa News Agency, Fran…

Enel Reports 9.6% Increase in 2024 Net Profit

Rome: Enel, the Italian energy group, announced a 9.6% increase in net profit for 2024, reaching 7.135 billion euros. The financial results were revealed on Thursday following the approval of the accounts by the company’s board of directors.

Accordi…

American Convicted Over Cop’s Homicide to Get New Appeal

Rome: Gabriele Natale Hjorth, one of two young Americans convicted of the homicide of Carabinieri police officer Mario Cerciello Rega in the Italian capital in July 2019, is to have a new appeals-level trial to see whether his jail term of 11 years, f…

Young Man Arrested for Terrorism and Jihadist Propaganda

Bolzano: A young electrical engineer was arrested in Bolzano Thursday on suspicion of engaging in terrorism and jihadist propaganda for the Islamic State group.

According to Ansa News Agency, the investigations have reportedly revealed “a social pr…

Italy Hits 67% for Waste Recycling

Rome: In 2023, Italy achieved a recycling rate of 66.6% for waste, positioning itself among the leading European Union nations in waste recycling, as reported by ANCI-CONAI on Thursday.

According to Ansa News Agency, this achievement marks a 5% incr…