The initiative could generate investments estimated at approximately €600 million. The resources will be allocated to projects promoted by public and private operators selected by Intesa Sanpaolo. The goal is to help increase the availability of affordable housing and facilities…
Bper expands its credit card offering with World Legend, a new Mastercard that integrates insurance and assistance services with a series of benefits related to travel, dining, and events.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, the joint venture between the two companies, has signed a contract with OCCAR. Folgiero, CEO of Fincantieri: "This is one of the most significant naval programs launched in Italy in recent years." Mariani, CEO of Leonardo: "The Italian defense industry…
The Azzurri avoided Spain and Germany until the final and, after the quarterfinals, could face Canada or the Czech Republic. Call-ups at the end of October: the Sinner issue remains.
Italy's tax on small parcels from non-EU countries has been postponed by two months, while Europe prepares new rules and fees for online purchases.
Sassuolo knocks out Juve, Napoli dispatches Bologna and today is a day of wonders with the three strongest teams on the scene: Inter and Como at home and Roma away
The initiatives cover different stages of the academic career, from doctoral studies to research and entry into the international market, with measures to help universities and institutes attract and retain excellent young scholars.
The concentration of production and procurement in a limited number of markets and companies exposes the supply chain to disruptions caused by tariffs and logistical bottlenecks. Europe finds itself squeezed between Asia (rare earths and chips) and the United States…
AI, Digital Twin, Edge Cloud, and Quantum Technologies at the Center of Collaboration for the Digital Infrastructure of the Future
Global gas demand reaches record levels in 2025. The US surpasses Russia in exports, while AI and data centers drive consumption and Snam urges Europe to accelerate storage.
Green financing for the construction of a new photovoltaic system, with an innovative financial structure compliant with the green loan principles and fully aligned with the EU taxonomy
Italiane will install 431 new Postamat ATMs in the first half of 2026, bringing its network to 9.668. Since 2018, the network has grown by 33%, while bank branches are declining.
As part of the Ultra Broadband Plan, "99,4% of the planned infrastructure has been completed," explained Open Fiber's external relations director at the Rimini Meeting.
Aramco and Maaden join forces to explore for copper and critical minerals in Saudi Arabia, using geological data, supercomputing and artificial intelligence.
"The Assoreti results confirm once again the solidity of our model and the trust that customers and professionals continue to place in us", comments the manager
Apple reportedly trained a China-specific AI model with Alibaba, a turning point in Apple Intelligence's strategy in the Chinese market.
Non-GAAP earnings growth compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 was more than 400%. The shares of the company that sells part of the data center infrastructure (lasers and optical components) have gained 121% since the beginning of the year.
GM sells 49,99% of its Indiana gigafactory to Samsung Electronics, while Stellantis is considering a similar move. Meanwhile, Exor may increase its stake in Philips to 22%.
The Serra Lunga tunnel, approximately 800 meters long, is the second completed in the lot after the Caterina tunnel. Excavation of the Sicignano tunnel has begun.
Starting August 12, 2026, capsules and pods will become packaging: new rules for labels and disposal. Here's where to dispose of them among plastic, aluminum, and organic waste.
More than 155.000 students and teachers are involved in Italy and over 13 students abroad thanks to innovative and interactive courses that prepare young people for the economic challenges of the future.
Banca Ifis closed the first half of 2026 with a profit of €8 million and revenues of €406,5 million. The target of €75 million in synergies from 2027 was confirmed.
The August 2026 pension pay slip is available online. Here's when your pension is paid, how Form 730 reimbursements work, who will be affected by the 5% cut, and what to do to avoid the revocation of benefits related to...
CDP, EIF, and MCC launch an agreement with an InvestEU guarantee to activate €5,7 billion in financing for over 26 Italian SMEs.
Thanks to this synergy, the Igea Group's pharmacy network will benefit from customized financial solutions for the sector, benefiting from innovative and integrated payment systems to support the digital evolution of the pharmaceutical industry.
The AI solution intervenes throughout the company's administrative cycle, from order management and commercial offers to shipping documents, invoices, and accounting reconciliation, automating activities that normally require significant use of administrative and logistics personnel.
Euromoney has named Intesa Sanpaolo the best Investment Bank in Italy in 2026, recognizing the role of its IMI CIB Division.
The transaction consists of two bonds of €800 million and €1 billion, respectively. The bank will use the funds to provide new loans to Italian businesses, with a maximum unit amount of €20 million and a term of up to €100 million.
New York imposes the first effective state moratorium on large data centers. Governor Hochul has banned new installations over 50 megawatts for a year to protect utility bills, the electricity grid, and water supplies.
The Undersecretary for Technological Innovation met with CEO Giuseppe Gola and the company's management. The discussions focused on internet adoption, digital services, and the development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, edge computing, and smart cities.
The second and final phase of the intervention is scheduled from 11pm on Sunday 26 July to 23am on Thursday 30 July.
The government's latest decree cutting excise taxes expires today. Barring an (unlikely) last-minute intervention, fuel prices will rise again, and diesel could rise above €2 again. Here are the experts' calculations.
In the afternoon, shares rose 32% to 4,3%. The IPO price was 3,25 euros. Market capitalization rose to 126 million.
In the Special Awards category, the recognition recognizes a professional path that combines scientific expertise and attention to the most fragile contexts, in line with the mission of the non-profit organization of the CDP group.
Cadenive was born from a solid foundation of shared experience: over the past five years, the founding companies have completed 228 transactions, including 80 cross-border transactions, demonstrating their ability to execute beyond national borders. Cadenive…
Rated for the first time by MSCI, CDP is positioned at the highest level on the agency's ESG rating scale. The institution ranks above the average for its sector in each of the three areas: Environment, Social…
The World Council of Credit Unions expresses its strong appreciation for the Italian cooperative banks, with which a future of deeper collaboration is expected.
The law requiring greater transparency on products associated with charitable initiatives has been given final approval. Labels will be required to indicate the beneficiaries, purpose, and amount donated. The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) will monitor compliance with the regulations.
The Observatory created by fintech startup Berry Srl analyzed the activity of national bankruptcy courts from January to April 2026, focusing on the top twenty courts by volume of activity. Here are the key findings.
At Palazzo Montecitorio, the Enel Study Center Foundation, together with the Mattei Plan for Africa, presents the results of an unprecedented mapping of academic cooperation between the two continents.
Tether Investments invests $1,4 billion in the German startup developing cognitive humanoid robotics, i.e. machines with sight, hearing and touch that can interact naturally with humans.
The report "Cohesion is Competition", promoted by the Symbola Foundation, Intesa Sanpaolo, Unioncamere and the Tagliacarne Study Centre, explains how competitiveness does not depend only on the strength of individual companies, but on the quality of the ecosystems of which they are part.
The forum "France-Piémont: an axe pour l'innovation industrielle" dedicated to the supply chains of the future: artificial intelligence, robotics, mobility, fashion, space and aeronautics was held at the ESCP Business School.
The three European brands, which together represent over 60% of vehicle production in the EU, are pushing Brussels for clear rules, incentives and European production to defend the car industry from Chinese competition.
The Italian Association of Internal Auditors has renewed its corporate bodies, defining the new governance that will remain in office until the approval of the 2028 budget, expected in June 2029.
At the Assopopolari conference in Rome, jurists and constitutionalists relaunch the relevance of the role of Popular Banks between mutuality, territory and the social function of credit.
The company joins the Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence as a participating member. The creation of a Joint Lab on the Edge Cloud is planned.
Scenari Immobiliari's 2026 Report captures the growth of real estate funds in Italy: the value of managed properties reaches 144,5 billion euros (+4%) and turnover reaches 162,7 billion euros (+7,1%), driven by increasingly diversified investments.
An economic survey of the region has been presented: in 25 years, Bari has seen a growth in joint-stock companies (+160%) and ICT workers (+57,2%).
The meeting will be held at Palazzo Baldassini, Via delle Coppelle 35, and will begin at 4:00 p.m. Speakers will include Professor Nicola Antonetti, President of the Luigi Sturzo Foundation, and Nicola Luigi Giorgi, President of Banca Popolare di Lajatico.
The appointment will take effect from 1 June 2026, reporting to the Group General Manager, Marco Sesana
The board, composed of 13 members, will remain in office until the approval of the 2028 financial statements. The Assembly also gave the green light to the remuneration policy
The US fund comes out in the open: it already owns 2,14% of the carrier and is considering an offer. EasyJet defends its value, points out the constraints of the deal but does not close the door to a formal proposal. The stock jumps over 11% in London,…
SoftBank is targeting France with a massive plan worth up to €75 billion for data centers and AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Masayoshi Son's group has surpassed Toyota in market value.
The last weekend of May will bring sunshine, thunderstorms, and increasing heat. After a brief period of unstable weather, muggy conditions and high temperatures will return, with peaks of up to 34 degrees Celsius in the Po Valley, with possible renewed instability in the North for the Feast of the Assumption.
Closing is expected by the end of June 2026, with a capital strengthening of approximately 10 basis points of CeT1. A servicing agreement is expected to ensure operational continuity during the transition.
Mediatrends strengthens its communications, geopolitics, and AI offering with the addition of Andrew Spannaus to the board of directors and the support of The Story Group.
Over 20 Enel and related workers participated in Stop For Safety, a day dedicated to workplace safety. The initiative reaffirms the Group's commitment to promoting a culture of safety in the energy sector, led by Flavio Cattaneo.
After testing in Frankfurt and Singapore, the solution is now available for companies and operators who want to make their networks more secure and ready for future cybersecurity challenges.
The event was an opportunity for a discussion on the EU regulation on methane at a crucial moment both at national and European level, recalling that in Italy methane emissions have already been reduced by 72% since 199.
According to the Piepoli Institute, caution is growing in travel choices: domestic destinations are leading the way, budgets are more controlled, and Rome remains the main tourist destination.
Photovoltaic production increased sharply (+23,7%). Installed capacity increased by 761 MW. Electricity demand increased by 2,8% in the first four months of 2026.
Electrolux and the industrial crisis in Europe: a group strike on May 25th. But union representatives aim to "revive the 2013-2014 model of struggle, with sudden, targeted, and calibrated protests. The dispute won't be short and won't…
The contraction reflects lower flows and a changing composition of properties for sale: the average starting price drops to €157.647 (-7,7%). The share of online auctions is growing, reaching 58% of the market.
Siemens Mobility acquires Mermec's railway diagnostics and signaling business, involving 1.700 employees. The business will generate revenues of €430 million in 2025 and close in 2026.
Marcinelle, a cross-party Italian proposal to make August 8th the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Work: the initial approval came from the European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs. It also calls for greater commitment from…
According to Unioncamere, the main challenge concerns the quality of skills: for many professional profiles, the difficulty in finding candidates reaches 55% of hires.
Sky and Warner Bros. Discovery renew their partnership: ten channels, the discovery+ app, and a rich Warner Bros. catalog return on Sky Cinema and Now.
Agcom, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority, will publish the resolution containing the new rules in the next few days.
The initiative includes financial solutions and specialized services, designed to support the international expansion process.
Pet sports have exploded in the South American country, with sky-high prices. The overall pet market is expected to grow 10% to 80 billion reais by 2026.
Speaking at the AIBA conference, the president of ANIA emphasized the role of brokers, explaining the three reasons behind Italy's insurance potential and calling for close collaboration with institutions, especially given the alarming data on catastrophic risks...
FS Logistix acquires a 30% stake in CFI, along with F2i and FHP, to strengthen rail freight transport and develop more integrated and efficient rail logistics.
Arum and Dompé Holdings launch a full takeover bid for BF Bonifiche Ferraresi at €5 per share. The €666 million transaction will strengthen governance and control without delisting.
The Generali foundation, active in 25 countries with 98 NGOs, reached over 515 thousand beneficiaries in 2025 and exceeded 100 thousand hours of volunteering, between support for families and socio-work inclusion of refugees
The engineering company of the Italian group Ferrovie dello Stato, in a consortium with Ayesa and Ceg and commissioned by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, was involved in the extension of two corridors of Line 2B
There were 3,4 billion total transactions with Postepay cards in the past year, of which 795 million in the e-commerce segment alone.
The EIB and Société Générale are supporting the Sand Solar project with €153 million, a new 137 MW photovoltaic plant between Monreale and Gibellina, which is set to boost renewable energy production in Sicily by 2027.
From Piedmont, all the associations of industry, commerce, crafts and cooperation are asking for a rapid direct dialogue with the local institutions to intervene in a structural way with policies that put businesses and workers at the centre.
With the inclusion of Erbazzone Reggiano in the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) list, Italy consolidates its European leadership. Emilia-Romagna is the leading European region for the number of certified quality products.
The company, specialized in the construction of technological systems and facility management services, recorded revenues of 42,8 million (+3,7%) in the first half of 2025-2026, net profit of 7,3 million euros (+9,9%) and EBITDA of 10,8 million (+10,1%).
The personal friendship between the two presidents is facilitating India's access to the South American country's rich mineral resources: Modi's goal is to distance himself from Beijing in the electric car market.
The new player draws on the experience of Piave, a key player in Stefano Bonaccini's election campaign. New clients also include La Settimana Enigmistica.
The historic Italian arms company Beretta Holding, already the largest shareholder with 9,95% of the American company, launches a takeover bid for 20,05%: the stock on Wall Street reacts with a +6,85%
The decision follows missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the major Qatari industrial city where natural gas is converted into LNG. Supplies to Belgium, South Korea, and China were also affected.
Tyche Bank recorded a gross operating margin of 31,3 million and a net profit of 8 million in 2025.
Microsoft is considering legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over the $50 billion Frontier deal. The clash over Azure, AWS, and the future of artificial intelligence is at the center. Here's what's going on.
Meetings with provincial governments have begun. The project is part of the memorandum of understanding between the Union of Italian Provinces and FiberCop, aimed at the sustainable development of digital infrastructure.
Net worth also increased, reaching approximately €1,5 billion. The contribution of associated companies to the year's results was approximately €128 million, before pro forma write-downs of over €33 million.
The financing, made available by the Imi Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo, consists of a 10 million euro unsecured credit line for five years.
Nineteen-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli triumphs in the Chinese GP and brings Italy back to F1 glory after 20 years since Fisichella. His weekend was a perfect one, with pole, victory, and fastest lap. Hamilton also rejoiced, finishing third on his first podium with…
The group that also controls the Diesel brand met Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace, during a private session with the Fashion Task Force of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, chaired by Federico Marchetti
The data center market is growing in Italy and aims to transform the country into a digital hub for the Mediterranean. Investments, the role of Rome, and the impact on GDP and employment
Since March 8th—a highly symbolic date—Consob has had a woman at its helm following Paolo Savona's departure at the end of his term: Chiara Mosca has become acting president while awaiting the decision of the political class.
The conflict in the Middle East has grounded thousands of flights and millions of passengers. Gulf air travel has been halted and numerous diversions are impacting tourism, hotels, cruises, and restaurants. The recovery will be slow and gradual, with possible ticket price increases.
With the Milan fashion shows concluded this week and those now in Paris, the reflection on the strategic role of these events in the sector becomes particularly timely, offering significant insights into the future of the world of fashion and luxury.
The Gedi group and Alberto Leonardis's Sae group announce that they have signed a preliminary agreement for the sale of the Turin daily newspaper La Stampa to Sae. The acquisition is expected to include investors with ties to the North West region.
Following the parent company, Enel Commercial Italy has also obtained the prestigious certification for female inclusion, confirming the constant commitment of the company led by Flavio Cattaneo to reducing the gender gap.
According to Unioncamere, in the 12.317 Italian companies certified for gender equality, 43% of workers are women, with peaks in the North and in micro-enterprises and strong differences between sectors: from 11% in mines to 77% in artistic activities.
The prestigious American financial magazine has awarded the bank the Best Investment Bank 2026 award for Italy for the sixth consecutive year.
