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UniCredit sets its sights on Greece and increases its stake in Alpha Bank to 29,8%.

UniCredit sets its sights on Greece and increases its stake in Alpha Bank to 29,8%.

January 6, 2026, 15:22 | di FIRSTonline editorial team | 0

While the stalemate over Commerzbank continues in Germany, Unicredit is taking advantage of the fertile ground in Greece and, by converting derivatives, is strengthening its stake in the Hellenic bank.

UniCredit increases its stake in Alpha Bank to 29,5%: Orcel's moves. And Italy is open to changes regarding the golden power (used for BPM).

October 30, 2025, 12:08 am | di Gabriella Bruschi | 0

UniCredit strengthens its presence in Greece: the path is clear for Orcel after attempted takeovers in Germany and Italy. But precisely on the golden power used by the government to oppose the Piazza Gae Aulenti takeover bid for Banco BPM, Rome is now looking...

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Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel

UniCredit overtakes 50% of Commerzbank: against all odds, Orcel has gained de facto control of the German bank. Here are the future scenarios.

Vittoria Patane | June 3, 2026, 15:20 am

With a direct stake of 34,4% and an additional 16,4% in derivatives, Unicredit has achieved a theoretical majority in Commerzbank and is now seeking approval to increase its stake to 100%. A success for the "king of M&A."

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EU approves flexibility on energy, "but Italy must speed up land registry reform." A package for tech, chip, and AI sovereignty is also approved, reducing dependence on the US and China.

FIRSTonline editorial team | June 3, 2026, 13:25 am

Europe has approved derogations from the Stability Pact for energy, extending the application of the National Safeguard Clause to defense. The EU has issued six recommendations to Italy, which remains under the excessive deficit procedure, according to the European Semester's spring package.

COMMENTS AND EDITORIALS

Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta: The global multi-crisis is real and serious, but it can be overcome without blood, sweat, and tears. It takes courage and consistency.

Ernesto Auci
Confindustria and the Government criticize Europe: here's why Orsini and Meloni don't share the same views.

Ernesto Auci
Wall Street: Tech companies that serve as AI's "picks and shovels" surpass the Magnificent Seven. The surprise also comes from biopharmaceuticals.

Gabriella Bruschi

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Innocent Cipolletta

Globalization, no more unjust blame: autarky is a disaster; open markets are welcome, but no more mistakes. The post-Trump era in Cipolletta's book

Ernesto Auci | June 2, 2026, 6:20 am

Innocenzo Cipolletta, economist, former director general of Confindustria and current president of AIE, isn't afraid to go against the grain: in...

Giovanni Gorno Tempini and Dario Scannapieco of CDP

CDP acquires a 27,6% stake in Nexi through derivatives. Shareholders approve the 2025 budget and a €2,18 billion dividend.

FIRSTonline editorial team | June 4, 2026, 11:17 am

CDP's shareholders approved the 2025 accounts and a €2,1 billion dividend. The company also rose in...

FOOD PORTAL – EDITED BY GIULIANO DE RISI

Roman Pinsa arrives in New York: Roman centurions and a Roman emperor in a litter ride through the streets of Manhattan.

Food editorial staff
Chef Carmine Buonanno's recipe for Tubetti Cavalieri with Scampi, Colonnata Lard, and Thyme is a delightful play on the balance between land and sea.

Giuliano DeRisi
The 2026 edition of the Table of 300 lands in Marina della Lobra and Marina di Puolo: the spotlight is on the gastronomic excellence of the territory and the sea of Massa Lubrense

Rita Cavalli

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ART PORTAL – BY MARIKA LION

At Milan's MUDEC, a major exhibition on snow encompasses art, science, and world cultures: from the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego.

Marika Lion
June 2: The Republic as a collective work of art

Marika Lion
Stock Market and Art: A Complex Relationship Between Finance, Creativity, and Technological Innovation

Marika Lion

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TUTORIAL PORTAL – BY F. RENDINA

Is your electricity going out? Let's give it the right amount of power. Calibrating your meter is always a good idea now.

Federico Rendina
Internet connection, they must provide us with the fastest one: the law says so

Federico Rendina
Fighting pirate call centers? The amendment to the billing decree represents another misstep.

Federico Rendina

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Companies speak: press releases

Natzka Decision Intelligence becomes Official Partner of Ferrari Competizioni GT

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INTERVIEWS

Donald Trump

Europe and the US are increasingly distant, there's no going back. "We need a stronger EU pillar in NATO," says Jorn Fleck (Atlantic Council).

Louis Marcadella | May 31, 2026, 6:30 am

Jorn Fleck, senior director of the Atlantic Council in Washington: "Europe's 'America First' orientation shouldn't surprise us." What if...

US-China negotiations

"The real battleground between the US and China lies in key sectors. Competitive coexistence is the way forward": an analysis by Debach (eToro)

FIRSTonline editorial team | May 15, 2026, 6:43 am

Trump-Xi, Gabriel Debach's (eToro) report on the US and China: today the path between the two powers is...

Kate Middleton

Kate in Italy: "The princess is deeply interested in our educational model." Francesco Profumo (Reggio Children Foundation) speaks.

Michela Scacchioli | May 9, 2026, 6:26 am

Interview with Francesco Profumo, former Minister of Education and university professor, whose career has included positions at major corporations and...

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Private equity, Partners Group imposes restrictions on investor reimbursement requests: the entire sector is under pressure. Fears of contagion4 June 2026, 13:34
AI chip rally stumbles on Broadcom: semiconductor sell-offs in Asia and Europe. From Samsung to STM, here's who's selling.4 June 2026, 13:23
CDP acquires a 27,6% stake in Nexi through derivatives. Shareholders approve the 2025 budget and a €2,18 billion dividend.4 June 2026, 11:17
Stock market today, June 4th: Middle Eastern uncertainty and a tech slowdown weigh on Europe. Campari surges in Milan, semiconductor markets tumble, with Stm down – LIVE4 June 2026, 10:35
At Milan's MUDEC, a major exhibition on snow encompasses art, science, and world cultures: from the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego.4 June 2026, 9:05
Stock markets began profit-taking today after a strong rally, aided by the stalemate in the Middle East and the collapse of Broadcom4 June 2026, 8:55
Banca Generali's net inflows surpassed $1 billion in May, up 72% compared to last year.4 June 2026, 6:08
The US-Iran deal is just missing Tehran's approval on the nuclear program. Trump: "I want to meet with Khamenei."4 June 2026, 6:00
Roland Garros, an Italian will definitely play in the final: Cobolli vs. Arnaldi's semifinal is Friday. Berrettini withdraws.3 June 2026, 23:36
Stocks plunge on June 3 due to uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran negotiations. AI: Nvidia slips, but next-generation stocks continue to rally.3 June 2026, 17:46
Bitcoin hits two-month lows: How a small sell-off sparked a sell-off as capital shifts from crypto to AI3 June 2026, 17:06

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Artificial intelligence

"AI, why Europe can play a crucial role with autonomous systems and robotics": Professor Luca Benini of the ETH Zurich speaks.

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The professor at the ETH Zurich and Bologna sees great growth opportunities for Europe and... in so-called edge AI.

Economist Marcello Messori

"Meloni is wrong to ask the EU for more funding and to suspend the Stability Pact. We need to work more unitedly on European policies," Messori said.

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Interview with Marcello Messori, one of Italy's most authoritative economists, who criticizes the government's request to suspend the...

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EU: "If Brussels wants to have a say in foreign policy, it must adopt the NATO method." Ambassador Roberto Nigido speaks out.

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Interview with Ambassador Roberto Nigido, a diplomatic career spent between Rome and Brussels. The European Union confirms its status as a "dwarf...

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