The President of the Republic delivered a powerful message to Italians in his traditional end-of-year televised address. He called for peace, acknowledged the strength of democracy, and encouraged young people.
NewPrinces completes the acquisition of Plasmon from Kraft Heinz for €124,3 million. 2024 revenues of €170 million, focus on baby food, industrial synergies, and relaunch of the historic Italian brand.
After sixty years at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is passing the baton to Greg Abel, who is called upon to lead a financial empire worth over $1.200 trillion and to take on the impressive legacy of one of the most influential investors in the world.
The 2025 of the Italian banking sector, between failed mergers and excessive constraints, has shown the tension between national interests and European rules, with Unicredit-Bpm the symbol of the crisis
Sicily closes out 2025 with two new Slow Food Presidia: the Zaituna olive and the Gentili di Sicilia grains. Both represent historic crops on the island and confirm the region's role in protecting agricultural biodiversity.
The 2026 Budget Law brings an increase in excise duties on diesel starting January 1st, while gasoline drops to its lowest level since 2021. Here's how fuel prices are changing and the impact on motorists.
With Infinite Gratitude (1933), René Magritte created a work that fits perfectly into his Surrealist quest for "truth," aimed at questioning the relationship between reality, image, and thought. Precisely for this reason, it can be read as a warning…
The company, active in the Digital Trust, Cybersecurity and Business Innovation sectors, will be the subject of a public purchase offer aimed at delisting from Euronext Star Milan
The renowned French publishing house, which owns the titles Challenges, Sciences & Avenir and La Recherche, is being acquired by LVMH through a Ufipar-led operation, with Maurice Szafran appointed president and editorial director.
IMI CIB's activities focus on structured financing, bond issuance and advisory services, with direct involvement in energy and infrastructure projects.
A new generational handover in the UniCredit group, which closes 2025 with a union agreement aimed at new hires and the full implementation of the ABI Protocol to support women victims of violence.
The stock markets of Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile closed the year with double-digit gains: in the first two cases thanks to growth and stability, in the other two it was the axis with the United States that attracted investors.
It will be a more modest New Year's Eve dinner. Total spending is over €2 billion, but the average budget is down 32%. All the data on consumption, regions, and age groups.
The budget law includes an excise tax increase that will lead to a gradual increase in taxes on tobacco products over the next three years. Here's how much a pack of cigarettes will cost.
A few hours after Flacks Group's social media announcement, the clarification came: negotiations have begun, but the sale isn't complete. Unions are on the warpath.
European stock markets are closing out the calendar year with a positive performance, buoyed by Piazza Affari. Here are the latest trading figures for a record-breaking 2025.
Flacks Group announces an agreement with the government for the former Ilva plant, but the sale isn't yet finalized. Exclusive negotiations have begun: the state holds a 40% stake, €5 billion in investments, and unions are on high alert.
The FS Group company, specializing in freight transport and integrated logistics, obtains certification to measure CO₂ emissions along the entire logistics chain.
On New Year's Eve, Eurostar trains between London and the continent were halted due to an electrical fault in the Channel Tunnel, with journeys suspended, stations in chaos and thousands of passengers stranded.
Meta strengthens its AI strategy by acquiring Manus, a Singaporean startup specializing in autonomous agents. Meanwhile, the Italian antitrust authority intervenes in WhatsApp to protect access to the platform and competition among chatbots.
Many European stock markets will be closed tomorrow, December 31st, with the exception of London and Paris, which will hold shortened trading sessions ahead of the New Year holidays. At Piazza Affari, banks led by the trio of MPS, Mediobanca, and Unicredit will be active.
Fresnillo, a company registered in the United Kingdom but headquartered in Mexico City, conquers the podium of the best stocks of the year according to the Financial Times, benefiting from the rally in gold and silver
Webuild's stock price surged (+2,6%), returning to pre-Christmas levels and up 20,8% since the beginning of the year. Analysts confirmed their rating and target price.
Cherry Bank increases its stake in Banca Macerata from 9,7% to 19,1% following approval from the ECB. Its presence in the Marche region and support for businesses and families have been strengthened.
EasyGo, the search fund promoted by Mare Group and Borgosesia, has achieved a start that exceeds expectations: the fundraising has exceeded 7,5 million euros in just a few hours, confirming the market's interest in the industrial project and the governance model.
Television isn't disappearing, but it's changing: fewer traditional schedules and more on-demand streaming, including series, movies, and personalized content. In Italy, viewers are taking control, choosing what to watch, when, and on which screen.
The minutes of the latest Fed meeting are expected today in the US. On Wall Street, the DigitalBridge phenomenon is a hot topic to watch after its over 40% jump in after-hours trading. Asian currencies are in turmoil. European stocks are seen opening slightly lower.
De Rossi takes all the affection of the stadium that has seen him as a great protagonist for years but the victory goes to Roma who dominates Genoa and returns to fourth place
Gold soars to all-time highs, and Italians are rediscovering a little treasure in their drawers. From jewelry to bullion: how to sell gold and silver: carats, prices, taxes, and rules you need to know.
The Chamber of Deputies narrowly approved the 2026 Budget Law with 216 votes in favor, 126 against, and three abstentions. With growth estimated at just 0,7%, Meloni's fourth budget plan is aimed more at containing public finances than...
Starting January 1, 2026, motorway toll increases will be introduced across much of the Italian network, with average increases of 1,5% and peaks of up to 1,9%. Here's why the tolls are rising and on which routes.
Hopes for peace in Ukraine are pushing defense stocks down across Europe (led by Rheinmetall and Leonardo), but Wall Street is also declining. At the Milan Stock Exchange, Diasorin is sprinting, and the spread is below the 68-mark. Heavy…
The Council of Ministers approves the Ukraine decree: the authorization for aid to Kiev has been renewed through 2026, through a political mediation that affects the form but not the substance of the measure. However, no decision has been made on the date of the referendum on…
Over the past five years, Italian tourism has changed: fewer traditional hotels, a boom in short-term rentals, while the restaurant industry remains stable. Unioncamere-InfoCamere data 2021–2025
Chinese cars are conquering Italy: from existing brands to new arrivals in 2026, including electric, hybrid, and rebranding. Record growth and industrial strategies, but there are concerns about EU registrations.
The last days of 2025 will be sunny and mild, but on New Year's Eve 2026 Italy will be hit by arctic cold, with widespread frost, rain and possible snowfall, especially in the Centre-South
Ferrovie dello Stato and the US fund Certares are launching a partnership to develop international high-speed rail, focusing on Trenitalia France. One of the main goals is to include service on the Paris-London route by 2029.
Among the defensive stocks on the Milan Stock Exchange, Leonardo and Fincantieri are down, though still at their highest levels this year. DiaSorin is the best performer in Milan after receiving approval from the US FDA. Wall Street index futures indicate a slight opening...
A study published by the Financial Times highlights that investments in Europe are also growing, unlike in the US. Trump will meet with industry leaders this week.
Prysmian leads the joint venture with Fincantieri to acquire Xtera. The $65 million deal strengthens the company's global presence in submarine telecommunications.
On Wall Street, the S&P is just shy of its historic 7.000-point mark. Investors are targeting sectors other than tech in the U.S. European stock markets are declining.
Trump and Zelensky met at Mar-a-Lago after their phone call with Putin: agreement on peace in Ukraine is 90-95% complete, but Donbass, Zaporizhzhia, and security guarantees remain unresolved.
The Quirinale intervened in the Senate Budget Committee to block the "shield" for employers, while the Milan Prosecutor's Office fights gangmastering directly, often bypassing the judges. With collective bargaining agreements under scrutiny and prosecutors playing at...
Inter, Milan, and Napoli: all wins and the Nerazzurri return to the top of the table. But the race for the Scudetto is wide open. Tonight at the Olimpico, Gasperini's Roma host De Rossi's Genoa.
2026 begins with great expectations for the Milan Stock Exchange, poised to relaunch after a 2025 marked by delistings and takeover bids. Among the most anticipated IPOs are NextChem, Praexidia, and the National Strategic Indirect Fund (Fnsi).
At Banca Cambiano 1884, an independent bank in Tuscany with 44 branches and successor to the oldest BCC (Banking Company), which became a joint-stock company in 2016, the management team is changing and the governance structure is being overhauled: after 26 years, the era of the longtime General Manager, Francesco Bosio, has come to an end…
The sustainability strategy, represented by the acronym ESG, was supposed to change the face of capitalism, but it's already in crisis. Economist Tito Boeri identifies five causes.
From the clashes over Epstein at AmericaFest to QAnon and the "Big Lie," conspiracy theories are a constant in American politics. Today, however, the fractures among conservatives signal the wear and tear of a strategy that mobilized consensus without truly making a dent in the...
An investigation by the National Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office in Genoa has uncovered a system of illicit financing for Hamas. The operation led to nine arrests—seven already made, two at large—and the seizure of €7-8 million…
Kiev is under the heaviest bombardment in months, while Europe reiterates its support for Zelensky. Ahead of the face-to-face meeting with Trump, EU leaders insist on "specific and reliable" security guarantees and transatlantic unity.
The exhibition Karen LaMonte. Nocturnes is taking place in Venice at the Museo Correr, one of the city's main civic museums located in Piazza San Marco, and will be open until February 28, 2026. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm…
On December 28, 1895, the Lumière brothers organized the first paid public screening in Paris. Film Leaving the Lumière Factory was the birth of the seventh art.
Air conditioning in summer and heating in winter: heat pump technology is making great strides. But doing without gas isn't always a good idea. In Italy, taxes are at odds, as are climate zones. In the South...
Obviously Donald Trump, but also the new mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani, the combative Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum and the Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, and the "usual" Elon Musk, and of course Pope Leo XIV without forgetting the…
Greater protections for administrators and politicians, new rules on liability and oversight. Accounting magistrates denounce a "dark page for citizens."
The Bianconeri struggled but ultimately prevailed over Pisa with goals from Kalulu and Yildiz. Eighteen-year-old Buffon Jr.'s dramatic debut against the Tuscans against the team that made his father great was a thrilling one. Today, Milan-Verona, Cremonese-Napoli, Bologna-Sassuolo, and Atalanta-Inter
The denial of a US visa to former European Commissioner Thierry Breton, the father of the Digital Services Act, is an unbearable provocation that sparks the US-EU digital war and deserves a strong response from the Old Continent. Europe…
New Russian missiles on Kiev as diplomacy accelerates: today the call between Zelensky, Trump and EU leaders, tomorrow the summit at Mar-a-Lago on the US peace plan and security guarantees
After victories against Bologna and Roma, Juve begins a series of theoretically more manageable matches in Pisa that could propel them towards the top of the table or erase their dreams of glory. Tonight is the first test.
With 42 million inhabitants and record growth in urban Asia, a record threatened by flooding and subsidence, Jakarta is sinking as Indonesia prepares its new capital. Here are the UN's top 10 megacities for 2025.
Today we will attempt to analyze the art market, starting with artists who are less well-known to the general public, but who possess characteristics that can stimulate the growth of informed collecting and, consequently, a progressive increase in market values.
Seoul's Kospi is on track to close the year with a 72% gain. Other Asian stock markets are positive, and in the US, the Nasdaq is soaring despite bubble fears. Milan, up 30% since the beginning of the year, is the second largest in the Old...
The Manifesto on Artificial Intelligence and Italian Manufacturing, launched by former trade unionist Marco Bentivogli and the Vice-Rector of the Milan Polytechnic, Giuliano Noci, leaves no room for illusions: either Italy is capable of launching a "new…" as quickly as possible.
Jamie Zhou, deputy fund manager of the M&G China Fund, analyses the next wave of consumer exports from China, where sentiment drives strategy against a backdrop of rising protectionism.
The announcement came from Trump himself on the social network Truth: "Powerful and lethal attack against ISIS elements in northwestern Nigeria." The strikes were reportedly coordinated with the country's authorities.
Laziness combined with transversality has led to a crisis in publishing; indeed, in culture in general. Bookstores have paid the price. Booksellers, now almost extinct, were the cornerstone of publishing and valuable allies of authors. Today, the allure of…
Tourism in Italy continues to record exceptional performance. In the first nine months of 2025, total visitors exceeded 406 million, consolidating a steady growth trend, and projections for the end of the year estimate over 479 million...
The surge in major precious metals dwarfs the gains in stock indices. Central banks fear the existence of a bubble, but many analysts believe otherwise. Copper, widely used in the energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors, rose 40%,…
Accenture acquires the Italian company specializing in core banking, IT managed services, and operations, strengthening the capabilities of Accenture Financial Advanced Solutions & Technology. This is the eighth acquisition in Italy since 2023.
Every year, the Irish low-cost airline suspends all flights on December 25th: no tickets can be purchased, neither on travel websites nor on the official portal, regardless of the destination.
A tribute to Renaissance art on Christmas Day celebrates the rebirth of light, beauty, and human dignity. Just as Christmas symbolizes birth and hope, the Renaissance represents a new cultural and spiritual beginning, in which faith,…
In a Christmas marked by drones, explosions and raids, Zelensky speaks of national unity, proposes a demilitarized zone in Donbass and cites the "dream" of Putin's death, reiterating the desire for peace for Ukraine
Letter deliveries will be halted from 2026: they're no longer relevant. PostNord is focusing entirely on parcels, and even Santa Claus will be forced to open a digital address. A historic change that could shape the future of postal services throughout Europe (and...
From the Australian Open to the ATP Finals in Turin: all the tournament dates and the main new features of the 2026 season, which concern not only the calendar but also the anti-heat rules and the ATP ranking calculation system.
The transaction includes a variable component linked to EBITDA growth and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to antitrust clearance.
The year that's ending has been packed with international events: from the fragile peace in Gaza to the controversial meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska, to the German elections and Nvidia's record. For Italy, noteworthy is…
Wall Street is betting on better corporate profits after the GDP data beat expectations. Meanwhile, the passion for technology stocks is returning. But the real boom is in commodities. European stock markets are closed for the holidays...
An engraved slate tablet from the North Wales landscape was recently unveiled at the National Gallery to commemorate Manod Quarry, in Eryri Park (Snowdonia), which during the Second World War housed and stored…
The Christmas dinner is seen as a reflection of broader trends in the food sector. Price increases are visible throughout the supply chain. Eggs are a prime example. According to eToro's analysis, Italy ranks fourth among...
In Italy, the aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing industry comprises 145 companies, employing over 50 people, generating a turnover of €17 billion and a value added of €5,8 billion. The space sector has a value added per employee greater than that of the entire…
Open Fiber sets the Italian record of 64 Tbps over 600 km and displays a real-time hologram between Rome and Milan, paving the way for the digital services of the future.
Strategic consulting firm Diadema Capital SB has launched a new format for high-level meetings dedicated to analyzing governance in Italy, involving businesses, institutions, and academia. FS CEO Donnarumma will speak.
The top ten destinations are mountain resorts with 20% of the vote, followed by seaside resorts and art cities, which remain popular choices during the Christmas period. Here's how many are arriving for New Year's Eve.
Novo Nordisk and gold are the heroes of the day but the above-expected boom in US GDP (+4,3%) is also surprising, which pushes away the Fed rate cuts and slows down Wall Street
The initiative will launch in early 2026 and will allow for the restructuring of the repayment profile of a potential pool of 115 loans, with a residual debt of €21,7 billion. By joining, two out of three institutions will be able to free up resources...
The law now passes "sealed" to the Chamber, which will have to approve it without amendments to avoid provisional exercise, with examination scheduled to begin on Sunday and the closure set for December 30th.
The €425 million acquisition of 100% of EG Italia by a pool of industrial investors has closed, supported by a €129,8 million financing to support consolidation in the fuel sector…
With the oral version of the slimming drug, the Danish company aims to regain ground, win over millions of patients and strengthen its position against competitors such as Eli Lilly.
The pharmaceutical sector is the best performer in the pan-European index. The FTSE MIB index in Milan, at today's prices, has gained 2,7% since the end of November and just over 30% for the year. Recordati rose 0,6%, following Novo's gains.
Travel agencies have been hindered and competition in the Italian and European tourism markets has been reduced, negatively impacting the quality of offerings and consumer choice. Ryanair announces an appeal.
FiberCop and EnerCop launch the Solar Project: over 2.000 photovoltaic systems in telecommunication centers, 200 GWh of renewable energy and a 35% reduction in consumption by 2027.
Asia mostly positive. The yen remains under special surveillance. European stocks are seen opening at parity. At the Milan Stock Exchange, Eni and Stellantis are keeping an eye on the market.
Google parent company Alphabet has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Intersect, a provider of data center and energy infrastructure solutions, for $4,75 billion in cash plus the assumption of debt.
According to research by Catawiki, the leading marketplace for collectibles, more and more Europeans are choosing to decorate their table with second-hand, unique pieces rich in history.
