(Optional) This text will appear in the inbox preview, but not the email body.
 |
| Thursday, October 30, 2025 |
|
|
Bridge over the Strait / Italy’s Audit Court defends itself amid government criticism
After strong backlash from top government officials over its decision to withhold approval for the Strait Bridge project, Italy’s Audit Court (Corte dei Conti) issues a firm statement defending its constitutional duty to ensure legality and transparency in public spending.
|
|
|
Meloni: Human capital and enterprises at the heart of Italy’s economic revival
At Federmanager’s 80th anniversary, the Prime Minister highlights the importance of skills, innovation, and continuous training to strengthen growth and the Made in Italy brand.
|
|
|
|
|
2025 marks a red-alert year for Italy’s forests as wildfires surge
Nearly 94,000 hectares of land have burned across Italy since January — almost double last year’s total — with Sicily and southern regions hardest hit by heat and drought.
|
|
|
Honorary Degree for Roberto Bolle: Dance is a universal language
A moving ceremony at the University of Florence celebrates world-renowned dancer Roberto Bolle, awarded an honorary master’s degree for his role in making dance a bridge between cultures and generations.
|
|
|
One in five job postings in 2024 came from logistics, study finds
The logistics sector confirms its pivotal role in Italy’s economy, accounting for nearly 19% of all job postings last year and facing an urgent need for skilled workers amid rapid transformation.
|
|
|
Treviso Tragedy: 85-year-old without a license dies after crashing into student bus
Denied renewal for medical reasons, the elderly driver caused a violent collision that left around ten students injured.
|
|
|
Venice: man arrested for producing 900 AI-generated child pornography images
Investigators warn of a “disturbing new frontier” in cybercrime as artificial intelligence is used for illicit content creation.
|
|
|
Over 58,000 migrants reach Italy’s shores since the start of the year
Arrivals rise slightly compared to 2024, with Bangladesh, Egypt, and Eritrea among the most represented nationalities.
|
|
|
Italy’s underground economy worth over €217 billion, equal to 10.2% of GDP
ISTAT reports a 7.5% increase driven mainly by undeclared legal work rather than criminal markets.
|
|
|
Remote work on the rise again in Italy, led by public administration
Over 3.5 million Italians now work remotely, with the public sector posting an 11% increase in 2025.
|
|
|
Aristocratic banker Alessandro Melzi d’Eril becomes CEO of Mediobanca
Joining him as chairman is former Treasury Minister Vittorio Grilli, as the youngest leader takes the helm of one of Italy’s top financial institutions.
|
|
|
University of Ferrara prepares the next generation of AI and big data experts
A “Double Degree” program with the University of West Florida lets students earn both Italian and American Master’s degrees while gaining international experience.
|
|
|
Torino Art Week turns the city into a contemporary art capital
From October 30 to November 2, Turin hosts exhibitions, fairs, and immersive installations, including Artissima and Paratissima, drawing visitors from around the world.
|
|
|
Manga drive six-year boom in Italy’s comic book sales
From 2019 to 2025, comic sales tripled in copies and value, with manga leading the growth and reshaping reading habits across the country.
|
|
|
|
|
