They look like books, but they are people, ready to tell their "readers" stories of inclusion, resilience and potential. They are the protagonists of the Living Library, the initiative open to all with free entry which will be held on May 4th from 10.00 to…
Within twenty years in Italy there will be 2 million more new pensioners compared to 6 million fewer people of working age
Interview with Piervirgilio Dastoli, President of the European Movement and former secretary of Altiero Spinelli. New reform treaties for the enlargement of the EU to the Balkans and Ukraine, strategic defense autonomy and greater investments are indispensable. The anomaly of Tajani's "owl" candidacies,…
Gustav Klimt's “Portrait of Fräulein Lieser” was sold for 30 million euros at an auction organized by Im Kinsky. Although the painting did not reach the maximum estimate of 50 million euros, it became the most expensive work…
The new exhibition project: 1912 -1930 Murano glass and the Venice Biennale. Open until November 24th on the island of San Giorgio
From 24 April to 26 May the Sala Codici hosts the photographic exhibition curated by Mauro Vallinotto in collaboration with the Industrial Union as part of the Turin Capital of Business Culture 2024 program
Yesterday, April 17, the 60th International Art Exhibition entitled Stranieri Ovunque - Foreigners Everywhere began on the first day of the three-day pre-opening, curated by Adriano Pedrosa and produced by the Venice Biennale. While the…
The first five pilot stations of the "Territory Stations" project were presented today by the FS Group, an initiative aimed at transforming the railway stations of municipalities with fewer than 15.000 inhabitants into real multi-service hubs for communities...
More than 150 works on display at the National Galleries of Ancient Art in Rome, all from the collection of Aïshti Foundation, one of the most important contemporary art institutions on the international scene, founded 25 years ago by the Italian-Lebanese entrepreneur Tony Salamé…
In the centenary of that political murder, an act that remains among those that made the Italian history of the twentieth century, Polesine, Matteotti's birthplace, remembers his figure, renews his moral teaching and recalls his human and political story...
On the occasion of Dame Vivienne Westwood's birthday, Christie's announces a significant posthumous project created by the pioneering British designer and activist, to raise funds for Greenpeace
After months of waiting, Alfa Romeo's new compact SUV is finally a reality. The "Milano" presents itself as a car with an attractive and modern design, with cutting-edge technology and true Alfa Romeo performance. Available in both hybrid and…
123 years ago Adriano Olivetti was born, considered an icon of Italian industry, creativity and culture in the twentieth century. Thanks to him, the company, founded by his father, experienced international glory and recognition. Olivetti was not only a businessman, but also a…
The Venice Biennale has been the amusement park of the great powers for twenty years and this pamphlet by Maurizio Cecchetti tries to analyze the art system in an ironic and fun way
In June 2024 at the National Gallery, Miss will take center stage in Degas' work Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando, 1879. This famous impressionist painting records an extraordinary moment and features an extraordinary model: the circus artist Miss La La…
"The Collector": collaboration between Christie's and Alexandre Benjamin signed. From 5 April the auction of furniture and design objects with 700 lots of decorative arts from the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth century.
The exhibition, which offers an evocative preview of the future Museum of Money - Bank of Italy (MUDEM), offers a journey to discover the main events that have characterized the history of money and finance, from ancient Mesopotamia to the twentieth century
“Napoli Ottocento” represents the synthesis of this long journey, a unique opportunity to admire works of the highest value by Degas, Fortuny, Degas, Gemito, Mancini, Morelli, Palizzi, Sargent, Turner... and to fully understand a period full of contradictions and charm. Stables…
Palazzo Barberini houses masterpieces by great masters from Antonello da Messina to Sandro Botticelli, from Titian to Paolo Veronese. The exhibition is open from 29 March to 30 June 2024
Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome dedicates an important retrospective to Carla Accardi on the anniversary of her birth 1924-2024. Until 9 June 2024 curated by Daniela Lancioni and Paola Bonani
Intesa Sanpaolo's plan promotes investments, supports the competitiveness of businesses and favors more sustainable and innovative models. Stefano Barrese (Intesa): “Investing today for future competitive advantages”
There is a lot of talk about technology and electronic money up to cryptocurrency but few know the history of the banknote and who introduced it: the economist John Law
We are back to talking about Michelangelo Pistoletto and the Venus of Rags which recently returned to Naples after the fire that destroyed the first installation on 12 July last year. The enormous sculpture is already back in the square…
To mark the 30th anniversary of Michael Schumacher's first Formula 1 drivers' championship victory in 1994, Christie's presents selected watches from the private collection of one of the most successful drivers in F1 history
A new landmark exhibition at the British Museum will explore the last three decades of the Renaissance and the illustrious life and career of master Michelangelo: 2 May to 28 July 2024 in the Joseph Hotung Great Court Gallery at the British Museum
The history of sneaker culture: from niche obsession to multibillion-dollar resale industry. But before the frenzy and absurd prices, the search for a unique pair began when basketball players first tightened…
In her new book "The Free Lunch", published by Mondadori, the economist Veronica De Romanis explains, with an abundance of data and reasoning, how easy spending is a vice and a deception of Italian politics that comes from afar but which…
“CRISTINA MITTERMEIER. THE GREAT WISDOM” is the title of the exhibition which opens today, March 14th in Turin at the Gallerie d'Italia museum of Intesa Sanpaolo
The new rules will help combat the impunity of motorists who commit offenses in a country other than their country of residence. Currently 40% of violations go unpunished
Malta inaugurates its first Biennial today, an innovative celebration of contemporary art that will delight the public from 13 March to 31 May next
Sace presented "Where to Export Map 2024: innovate to grow", a map that guides businesses and SMEs in their export and investment path in around 200 foreign markets. Here are the markets with the most opportunities and…
The initiative promoted by IN/Arch and IN/Arch Sicilia through a project that highlights the social conditions of the island intends to emphasize concepts of sustainability, employment, innovation and sense of identity
The first part of the unpublished contribution by Claudia Sonino, a well-known Germanist, reveals new perspectives on the sources of inspiration of Franz Kafka, the famous Prague writer
How many weekends will be allowed to see the City of Light? We propose a long 2024-2025 calendar of temporary exhibitions organized by the Louvre museum not to be missed. Calendar to carry in your notebook throughout the year
On March 8, the ALBERTINA Museum celebrates what would have been the centenary of the birth of the pop art master Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923–1997) with an important retrospective. On display there are 100 more paintings, sculptures and works on…
The malfunction affects all Meta apps. Threads and Messenger are also down. Users kicked out of sessions without warning and unable to return. From 17,20 pm the services started working again. "Technical problem" the company says
Sistema Moda Italia, a Federation belonging to Confindustria, one of the largest organizations representing textile and fashion industrialists, today represents a sector of 372.600 employees with 41.380 companies
The Bankitalia survey suggests that while property prices have stabilized in the last quarter of 2023, the sales market is still weak due to difficulty in obtaining mortgages
The March 12 sale at Phillips NY will include more than 220 lots, from blue-chip names to those debuting on the secondary market for the first time, attracting both new and seasoned collectors
Interview with Riccardo Chiaberge, journalist and writer, author of the new book "The formula for longevity. Lives that have lengthened ours" where he tells us who the protagonists of the greatest revolution of the last two centuries are, the one that…
Providing an extraordinary window into the private world of the celebrated model, muse, photographer and icon, The Pattie Boyd Collection will be offered at Christie's online from 8 to 22 March with all 116 lots open for browsing from 26 February
The new service has been presented which will allow citizens residing in municipalities with less than 15 thousand inhabitants to directly request a passport at post offices. Here's how it works and since when
Sandro Filipepi, known as Botticelli, was born in Florence on 1 March 1445, he was a Florentine painter, neglected for centuries but today one of the most loved and important artists of the Renaissance
The siege lasted for 1.425 days, from 5 April 1992 to 29 February 1996. The numbers of the tragedy are frightening: over 12 thousand victims and 50 thousand injured. At the end of the war Sarajevo had 64% less population. History…
Great success for the Dior fashion show in Paris to present the autumn winter 24/25 collection. Maria Grazia Arcuri, creator with the artist Shakuntala Kulkarni of the installation of bodies, armor and cages
Renault's new proposal is designed to revolutionize the European electric car market. Produced entirely in France, it combines the iconic style of the historic R5 with modern technology at a competitive price. Here are all the details
Every Sunday on FIRSTonline a different mental ability will be stimulated thanks to the collaboration with the President of Assomensana, Professor Iannoccari. The first mental gymnastics exercise will help improve language, the ability to organize information and mental flexibility.
Celebrated Italian watch collector and publisher Guido Mondani has consigned over 40 wristwatches from his private collection as part of the Phillips Watch Auction in association with Bacs & Russo. Geneva 11 and 12 May 2024
Two years have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, shocking Europe and completely changing the international scenario. Let's retrace the tragic moments of that February 24, 2022 when, after all the provocations, Putin launched the "special operation"
The exhibition dedicated to The Goddess of Rome and the Altar of the Fatherland continues until May 1st. Angelo Zanelli and the invention of the symbols of united Italy, at the Vittoriano, in the Sala Zanardelli. Edith Gabrielli's initiative
The new room at the Savings Museum offers works by great masters such as Rubens and Brughel which lead back through pictorial iconography to the theme of savings
The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) reveals a special preview of 25 works that will be presented at the world's leading art fair: TEFAF Maastricht, from 9 – 14 March 2024. On display Tête De Paysanne À La Coif and Blanche…
The new Ypsilon was officially presented, which aims to relaunch the Lancia brand not only in Italy but also in Europe. In the full electric version, the "Cassina" will be produced in just 1.906 examples. Here are features, design and price
Victory in two sets against De Minaur and position number three reached. Only Djokovic and Alcaraz in front of him. Never has an Italian been so high in the world rankings
Gentiloni: "Shipping costs +400% due to the Red Sea crisis", estimates for Italy in the EU average". Germany's GDP will grow less in 2024 (+0,3%), while Spain will do so (+1,7%). Inflation forecasts are improving
The new single-seater that will compete in the next Formula 1 world championship starting on March 2 was presented in Maranello. The goal is to return to winning ways with Leclerc and Sainz, awaiting Hamilton's arrival next year
The increase in raw material prices has caused losses for almost 70% of Italian companies. There is also concern about business interruption and the economic crisis. At a global level, the first concern is always cyber risk
The volume "Revealed assets - The singular story of the deposits kept in the vault of the State Treasury" offers an overview of the results that emerged from the analysis of 400 deposits containing coins, medals, titles and documents of historical relevance
Holbein at the Tudor court at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace (London) until 14 April 2024 with more than 50 works by Hans Holbein the Younger from the Royal Collection, including drawings, paintings and miniatures, will be exhibited at…
From 9 February to 26 May 2024 Palazzo Merulana dedicates the retrospective “Antonio Donghi. The magic of silence", which will allow you to get to know and admire a series of authentic masterpieces, some on display to the public for the first time
In 2023 the AI market, dominated by large companies, reached a value of 760 million euros. All Italians know about AI but almost three out of four people are afraid of it. In the next ten years, with the demographic gap…
Arte Fiera opens in February, celebrates its fiftieth birthday and inaugurates the 2024 edition with 196 exhibitors
Pesaro 2024, Italian Capital of Culture will see the support of numerous partners, including the Intesa Sanpaolo group, leader of private collaborations for events organized in the Marche
Juve in first place among Italian clubs, ahead of Milan and Inter. New entry Napoli. The top 20 together earned a record 10,5 billion euros. Boom in match receipts. All the details of…
The two institutions stand out in the traditional rankings of shares and bonds created by the Association of Financial Market Intermediaries
Eighth episode of Guide to Finance, published by FIRSTonline, distributed in 16 languages and created by REF Ricerche with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors – Carluccio Bianchi, prof. Applied Macroeconomics contract at DiGSPES explains what…
It was 1883 when Leo Samuele Olschki decided to found his first antiquarian bookshop. Then transfers to Venice, Florence and finally the war and exile in Geneva. A 130 year long history where remembering is necessary
The country is on the brink of civil war, at least ten people have been killed. A state of emergency was proclaimed and a decree was signed to neutralize gangs and cartels. Attack on public television during a live broadcast. Here's what's happening
It was January 1, 1999 when the single European currency was introduced. Initially only virtual, the banknotes and coins arrived three years later. Today the Euro is present in 20 member states and in the lives of 350 million…
During the year, more than 88 thousand real estate auctions were recorded for a total value of 12 billion euros. Rome is the city with the most lots, Salerno salt. More than half of the auctions concern the residential category. Here are the…
Close to the Christmas holidays, scams are increasing and phishing attempts are multiplying. Some tips on how to check emails and not fall victim to cybercriminals
Elon Musk's platform would have violated the Digital Services Act. The accusations concern various aspects, including failure to combat the spread of illegal content, few measures against the manipulation of information and the transparency of the platform
In 2023, 87% estimate increases in turnover and 92% in exports - More than half will invest in digital and sustainability by 2025 - The Mediobanca report, from the Tagliacarne Study Center and Unioncamere
Mediobanca study: strong growth of software and web giants in 2023, driven by e-commerce, advertising and cloud. Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon are the top three in terms of turnover, but the Chinese PDD and DiDi have the highest growth rates…
According to the Inapp report, real wages in Italy grew by only 1% from 1991 to 2022, unlike OECD countries, which recorded an increase of 32,5%.
Macron: "Excellent discussion", after Meloni had threatened a veto on the Stability Pact. Meanwhile, the EU has reached agreement on the reform of the electricity market
Ukrainian President Zelensky is trying to convince the US Congress and the Republican opposition to unblock an aid package for the war against Russia. At stake is the future destiny of Ukraine and, according to Zelensky, also of Europe
From December 8th no more WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram for government employees. A choice of security but also of "national sovereignty". The proposed alternative is in fact the French Olvid. Here because
In the fifth episode of Guide to Finance published on FIRSTonline and created by REF Ricerche in collaboration with Allianz Bank Financial Advisors, Ilaria Fornari - Phd Strategist of Euromobiliare Advisory Sim - explains how to optimize the allocation of savings over time...
Electric car registrations are still few in Italy. But now the new models are arriving at economical prices: Renault and Citroen ready, waiting for the electric Panda
The name of the winner of Expo 17 will be announced on Tuesday at 2030pm. Busan, Riyadh and Rome are the three candidates. Before the vote there will be a final appeal. It will be a race to the last vote but the Saudi capital remains the favourite
Falling energy prices and high interest rates are reducing the balance sheets of the big Italian energy companies. Enel confirms itself in first place in terms of turnover. The report of the CoMar Study Center
The tunnel is 55 meters long and 10 meters deep and according to the Israeli army it is the main hideout of Hamas - Still no agreement on the hostages
The red-haired champion beat Medvedev and this afternoon Djokovic finds himself in the ATP final in Turin - All of Italy is delirious for him
According to Mediobanca's analysis, the Asian telecommunications market is growing strongly, while the European and American ones are stagnant or contracting - Italy remains anchored in fifth position with a turnover down 3,3% on 2021 And…
From November 15th, the cloud gaming service that allows you to play video games without the need for a console is also available in Italy. And it can be used on different devices. There are three subscriptions but Prime users can play without…
In Italy cyber attacks are 4 times more than in the rest of the world. In the first six months of 2023 there were 1382 attacks in Italy of which 132 were particularly serious. The share of hacktivism attacks increases while malware…
In the first 9 months of 2023 Terna's profits, turnover and margins will increase. There is the interim dividend, up by 8%. The coupon will be detached on December 30th and will be paid on November 22nd
Today marks the anniversary of John F. Kennedy's historic victory in the American presidential elections against the then Republican vice president Richard Nixon. Democrat Kennedy, the first Catholic president, won with one of the narrowest margins of votes in the history of US elections.…
In the study on the main Italian companies carried out by the Mediobanca Research Area, Generali stands out among the insurance companies. Intesa Sanpaolo stands out in the banking sector
Covip presented the summary of the assets of pension funds and their financial management in 2022. Here is how and where the approximately 20 Italian pension funds invest
Italy is aging and the boards are also aging. There are fewer young people under 40 at the helm of the top 100 Italian companies than those over 80. Only 5 are female CEOs. And to the absence of generational change is also added the lack…
Doppelgänger means double or double is the theme at the center of "Double, my journey into the mirror world" written by Naomi Klein, the "Karl Marx of the anti-globalization movement
Second episode, published in 16 languages, of the FIRSTonline and REF Research Guide to Finance with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors - The financial economy has grown more than the real economy: a graph clarifies everything. Finance is essential in…
The sexist phrases, the winking behavior towards colleagues, the repeated gaffes of Andrea Giambruno in recent months have embarrassed the Premier and convinced her to end a relationship that is now over - The latest outburst from Striscia the news is...
Qbuzz, a Group company controlled by Busitalia, has obtained the concession to manage local public transport services (TPL) in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. Expected to transport 155 million passengers per year and hire 660…
The Global Gas Report 2023, presented in London by Snam, Igu (International Gas Union) and Rystad demonstrates that further investments are needed in the natural gas value chain to meet global demand: here's why
Interview with Gian Maria Milesi-Ferretti, former deputy director of the IMF and now senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington - Faced with the difficulties of the Italian economy "the populist attitude towards Europe and investors would be the worst signal"
October 15th marks the centenary of the birth of that great writer Italo Calvino. We publish a passage from his novel "If on a winter's night a traveler" which highlights his formidable futurist abilities
The company commander of the elite Hamas unit leading last Saturday's massacre has been killed. Hamas, however, reports that nine hostages lost their lives during Israeli raids on Gaza. Two corridors were opened to allow evacuation…
