[ad_1] The European Commission today demanded Italy confirm its stance on whether it will provide a high-speed rail link to France to avoid losing some of the country’s grants provided by the EU. The Commission also warned Italy if it does not go through with their project, Brussels could demand an eye-watering 810million euros from…
[ad_1] US business and financial services powerhouse Moody’s announced it has cut its 2019 growth forecast for Italy to 0.5 percent or lower, assuming growth over the next handful of years to be under one percent. Kathrin Muehlbronner, Moody’s lead analyst for Italy, said: “We had estimated Italian GDP growth of 1.3 percent. “This year…
[ad_1] Following the latest gloomy figures, ratings agency Moody’s slashed Italy‘s forecast for GDP growth in Italy this year to between zero and 0.5 percent having initially predicted growth of 1.3 percent. The UK economy grew at its slowest rate last year since 2012, with GDP up by 0.2 percent during the final three months…
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: British Telecom (BT)’s headquarters is seen in central London, Britain May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay MILAN (Reuters) – A preliminary criminal investigation into an accounting scandal at the Italian unit of British Telecom (BT) has alleged that three top executives of the group were aware of bookkeeping fraud at the unit, according…
[ad_1] Mara Bizzotto hit out at the European Union and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday during a debate on the future of Europe The Italian MEP commended Italy for “upholding sovereignty” and saying no to “the bullies of Brussels”. Ms Bizzotto said: “Welcome Prime Minister, today you are here in the European Parliament sharing with us…
[ad_1] The brawling between the two Eurozone giants culminated this week in French President Emmanuel Macron withdrawing his ambassador from Rome. This was due to Luigi Di Maio’s repeated courting of leaders of the Gilet Jaunes (Yellow Vests) protests that have repeatedly sparked violence in Paris, and so Mr Macron’s patience finally snapped. In recalling…
[ad_1] That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner. Fiorentina winger Chiesa has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent days. Reports claim United have made the 21-year-old one of their priority signings for this summer. But United are not the only team who are keen…
[ad_1] Here’s a useful political rule of thumb: The more inflated the rhetoric, the less serious the crisis. Now read on. “From today, the Alps have become higher,” said an op-ed piece this week in Italy’s la Republicca newspaper. “The Italian government has made a series of outrageous declarations. Their latest interference is a provocation and…
[ad_1] Italy vs Wales LIVE: Updates from Rome in Six Nations clash (Image: GETTY) Italy vs Wales LIVE Wales came from 16-0 down to beat France last week Italy were beaten 33-20 by Scotland at Murrayfield Warren Gatland has made ten changes from the team that won in Paris Italy make just two changes with…
[ad_1] Coming Up Watch as Canada’s best short track athletes compete against the best the world has to offer at the World Cup event in Torino, Italy. Live coverage begins on Saturday at 8 a.m. ET ISU Short Track World Cup from the Tazzoli Ice Rink. 0:00 Click on the video player above to watch…
[ad_1] Italy’s deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini (Image: Getty Images) Mr Salvini sought to calm France’s outrage following the rare diplomatic split between the neighbours and European allies, saying he did not want to argue with France and was “happy” to meet with Mr Macron. The leader of the far-right League party said in a statement:…
[ad_1] Tensions continue to rise between Italy and France following Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio’s meeting with the leaders of the anti-government Yellow Vests in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron reacted to the upfront by recalling his ambassador in Italy. And now European Parliament President Antonio Tajani and European Commission Presidential candidate Manfred…
[ad_1] The latest data from the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) revealed output slumped 0.8 percent in December from November. This is in surprise contrast to projections of economists polled by Bloomberg and Reuters, who had forecasted a 0.4 percent gain. Industrial production plunged 5.5 percent on an annual basis – the biggest drop…
[ad_1] France is recalling its ambassador to Italy amid mounting tensions after Italy’s deputy prime minister met with French yellow-vest protesters and a string of critical Italian comments toward French President Emmanuel Macron’s government. French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Agnes von der Muhll said in a statement Thursday that the ambassador is being brought back for “consultations,”…
[ad_1] MILAN (Reuters) – Italy has denied a report it will ban China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp from playing a role in building its fifth-generation mobile phone network. FILE PHOTO: A man walks by a Huawei logo at a shopping mall in Shanghai, China, Dec. 6, 2018. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo “We have no intention…
[ad_1] Italian service providers saw business fall in January prompting two firms to cut staff for the first time in more than two years, Bloomberg reports. A drop in domestic demand combined with falling export orders were blamed for the job cuts. This latest bad news comes after it emerged Italy’s economy slipped into recession…
[ad_1] The country’s 10-year yield rose almost eight basis points to 2.806 percent on Monday morning before falling to 2.72 percent – down by just one basis point on the day. Bonds began to find more stable ground following a heavy selloff, with two- and five-year yields also slightly lower on the day. But despite…
[ad_1] Mr Bootle also made a worrying prediction for the EU economy as a whole. He said: “As and when Italy finally blows up this will cause both a banking crisis that will shake the European economy and a political crisis that will rock the EU to its foundations.” It is now the third time…
[ad_1] Gregor Townsend says his team must make home advantage count as they also prepare to host Ireland and Wales at Murrayfield. “On paper it’s significant because you don’t often get to start at home. But you’ve got to make the most of it,” he told BBC Radio Scotland. “It does help you come out…
[ad_1] Far-right Lega leader Mr Salvini was put under investigation by prosecutors in the southern city of Agrigento, Sicily, in August last year. In late summer, the interior minister didn’t allow the 177 migrants aboard the Italian coastguard ship Diciotti docked at the Catania harbour to leave the boat in a bid to force other…
[ad_1] The gloomy figures from the Purchasing Managers’ Index revealed factory activity weakened to 47.8 points in January, from 49.2 the month before. The decline marks its sharpest fall since 2013, pointing to ongoing weakness for Rome just one day after it was announced Italy had entered recession territory. Italy plunged into the red yesterday…
[ad_1] Sterling has gained on the euro after figures revealed that Italy had fallen into recession at the end of 2018, while German consumers stopped spending in December. The publication of Italy’s Q4 GDP figures revealed a fall of -0.2 percent, the second successive quarter of economic contraction, meaning that the Italian economy had entered…
[ad_1] Italy slipped into the red after the economy contracted by 0.2 percent for the fourth quarter of last year. It comes following a decrease of 0.1 percent in the third quarter of 2018. A recession is defined by economists as GDP falling for two consecutive quarters. The new figures mark the third recession for…
[ad_1] Business morale fell to 99.2 in January, its lowest level since August 2016, down from 99.7 in December, according to data from statistics institute ISTAT. ISTAT’s composite business morale index combines surveys of the manufacturing, retail, construction and services sectors. At the same time, manufacturing confidence slipped to 102.1 in January, its worst reading…
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[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron fired back at Italy’s two deputy prime ministers, ridiculing their latest criticisms of his leadership as “insignificant”. Speaking during a trip to Egypt, the French leader said that Italians “deserve other better leaders” than Matteo Salving and Luigi Di Maio. Last week, France and Italy became embroiled in a tense…
[ad_1] Canada’s Max Moffatt won gold in skiing slopestyle on Sunday while fellow Canadian Meghan Oldham took silver in the women’s event at Seiser Alm, Italy. The medals were the first on the World Cup circuit for both skiers. Moffatt, of Caledon, Ont., scored 83.10 in his best of three final runs. Sweden’s Oliwer Magnusson was…
[ad_1] French minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher has continued a furious war of words between her country and Italy, which erupted earlier this week. Both of the country’s deputy prime ministers have launched a series of brutal attack on France and its president Emmanuel Macron. Luigi di Maio, who leads the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S), started…
[ad_1] Paris and Berlin became the target of a scathing attack launched by Mr Conte, who accused the two leading members of the EU of being in cahoots. Speaking to Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Mr Conte accused France and Germany of using “a pro-EU rhetoric which hides the pursuing of national interests”. He added:…
[ad_1] The pro-Brexit Tory MP told DW News he believed the core European Union monetary project would soon collapse because of the rise of right-wing populism across the bloc. Mr Jenkin claimed the eurozone will “break up” as the credibility of the Brussels bloc continues to fade at the eyes of its member states. The Conservative…
[ad_1] The first thing my boyfriend wanted to do when we arrived in Florence, Italy last summer was get in line to see the Duomo. “Are you kidding?!” I said. “A lampredotto stand I’ve read about is going to close in 25 minutes! Let’s hustle.” I grabbed his hand, and off we went, in pursuit…
[ad_1] Luigi Di Maio accused the French government of hypocrisy and warned EU leaders should be looking at the reasons why migrants are risking their lives to reach the continent. The politician accused France of contributing to the issue by continuing to run “de facto colonies” in Africa through the colonial-era CFA franc currency. Around…
[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – Telecom Italia (TIM) (TLIT.MI) has suffered a setback in its plan to assuage pressures for a separation of its prized network assets by placing them into a wholly owned subsidiary, as the industry regulator said it was opposed to the proposal. FILE PHOTO: Telecom Italia’s new logo of the TIM brand…
[ad_1] Live Watch action from the women’s World Cup alpine skiing downhill event in Cortina, Italy. Live coverage begins on Saturday at 4:30 a.m. ET Women’s Downhill Skiing from the Olympia slope in the Tofane Mountains in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. 0:00 Click on the video player above to watch live action from the women’s World Cup…
[ad_1] Hi, hello, ciao, there’s someone I’d like to introduce you to. It’s future-you—more specifically, it’s five-months-in-the-future you. Five-months-in-the-future you lives in a charming countryside village in Southern Italy called Grottole. (It’s in the part right between the sole and the heel of the boot.) You start every day with a cappuccino and a lesson…
[ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) is reviewing its investment plan for Italy after the country approved taxes on the purchase of larger gasoline and diesel cars, Chief Executive Officer Mike Manley said on Monday. Mike Manley, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), and FCA Chairman John Elkann (R) speak next…
[ad_1] Europe’s largest economy has rattled financial analysts over recent weeks after it was announced the German economy had contracted in the third quarter. Economists fear the nation could be on the cusp of a major downturn after a string of weak industrial and manufacturing figures pointied to a slowdown in growth. The eurozone has…
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Autostrade per l’Italia Chief Executive Giovanni Castellucci speaks at a news conference about the collapsed Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy August 18, 2018. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca MILAN/ROME (Reuters) – An Italian judge on Friday acquitted Autostrade per l’Italia CEO Giovanni Castellucci in a case regarding a 2013 accident that killed 40 people on…
[ad_1] The coalition which brought to power a populist and eurosceptic force could crumble over the latest migrant crisis faced by Rome. Mr Di Maio and Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte have accepted to take in some of the asylum-seekers rescued by two German NGOs ships Sea Eye and Sea Watch, despite Mr Salvini had…
[ad_1] Mr Salvini, who leads the nationalist, anti-immigrant League party, pledged to create a “new European spring” ahead of the European Parliament elections in May and to work with Poland’s ruling populists. He pledged to rally Eurosceptic allies to take on the likes of French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel and forge…
[ad_1] Italy’s Campi Flegrei volcano could erupt and destroy up to 100 cubic kilometres (62 miles) of land surrounding the volcano, warned Dr Christopher Kilburn, a professor at University College London and expert in volcanic hazard. Dr Kilburn said there is “absolutely no evidence” of a large scale caldera-forming eruption “any time soon” but warned the Campi…
[ad_1] The new Treaty of Aachen will build on the 1963 Elysee Treaty, which has become the driving force behind the European Union’s most powerful internal relationship. The French President and German Chancellor will concluded during a symbolic ceremony in the town hall of German border city of Aachen. Both countries have pledged to “deepen…
[ad_1] Around three thousand Apulian farmers and 150 tractors rallied in Bari in protest against the governments lack of measures for farmers and are appealing for support from regional and national authorities. Damaging frosts from last year and the plant pathogen xylella has caused a significant loss of crops for farmers. Protesters were calling for…
[ad_1] The Work and Pensions Minister of Italy reiterated co-Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini‘s message Italian ports will be shut for any more migrant ships travelling from Africa via the Mediterranean Sea. He claimed the two ships currently waiting to be accepted by a European member state should dock in Malta where the migrants can…
[ad_1] The Italian government confirmed that UK citizens will be allowed to remain even if Britain crashes out of the EU with no deal. It is the first time an EU country has guaranteed Britons’ post-Brexit residency rights. Government officials told the British in Italy campaign group they “would continue to be legally resident with…
[ad_1] Coming Up Watch the world’s best cross-country skiers compete at the World Cup event in Val di Fiemme, Italy, beginning on Saturday at 8 a.m. ET. Live coverage begins on Saturday at 8 a.m. ET Women’s 10km C Mass Cross Country Skiing from Lago di Tésero Cross Country Stadium in Val di Fiemme, Italy.…
[ad_1] European Central Bank supervisors were this week ordered to take charge of an Italian bank, Banca Carige. BBC’s economics correspondent Andrew Walker warned that some banks in Italy were at risk of following similar patterns which filled the eurozone crisis five or six years ago. He said: “We have had news that a bank,…
[ad_1] Gloomy figures released today show factory activity in Italy was recorded below the line of growth at 49.2 for December. While this is up from the 48.9 forecast by economists, it is still under the 50 needed to record an upward trend. Andrew Harker, associate director at IHS Markit, said: “There appears little sense…
[ad_1] Matteo Salvini and Luigi Di Maio re-drafted Rome’s budget and cut the deficit next year to 2.04 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) after Brussels rejected its original target of 2.4 percent, saying it broke EU fiscal rules. This year’s deficit is seen at 1.9 percent. The budget, presented to the Italian parliament in…
[ad_1] The two European leaders have become the symbols of the two sides facing at the upcoming vote, with a French official warning Italy the Elysee is in “a logic of combat”. While neither eurosceptic Mr Salvini nor europhile Mr Macron will be standing for a seat, they embody the two opposite visions for a…
[ad_1] The European Central Bank’s (ECB) purchase of government and corporate bonds has swollen its balance sheet to a record £4.19 trillion (4.66 trillion euros). Brussels hoped the mass purchase would supply EU markets with money, and lower interest rates, to boost the economy following the 2008 financial crash. Despite striking a deal with the…
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[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Friday at 5:30 a.m. ET to watch live action from the World Cup snowboard cross event in Cervinia, Italy. Canadians Meryeta O’Dine, Carle Brenneman, and Haili Moyer will compete in the women’s qualifier, while Kevin Hill, Eliot Grondin, Baptiste Brochu, Evan Bichon, Danny Bourgeois, Liam Moffatt, and Colby Graham are on…
[ad_1] Speaking to RT News, the Five Star Movement MEP claimed the Juncker Commission does not represent Europe’s current political situation. The Italian politician argued the European Union institution has adopted two different approaches towards Italy and France over their respective economic measures that are “completely unacceptable”. He said: “This is a budget that lets Italy think…
[ad_1] The Italian Deputy Prime Minister warned Italians will not approve of a budget that will see huge cuts to their agriculture and fishing for the next seven years as allegedly proposed by the Brussels bloc. Asked if he thought Italy‘s sovereignty was being jeopardised by the Brussels bloc after the European Commission pledged to…
[ad_1] The euro has found strength in the news that Italy has managed to avoid the European Union’s sanctions after agreeing to reduce its controversial budget deficit from 2.4 per cent to 2.04 per cent. EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici commented that it was a “victory of political dialogue” that will strengthen the euro.…
[ad_1] MATTEO Salvini sent a stark warning to Brussels claiming to have done all he “had to” to meet the EU halfway on the controversial Italian budget plans expecting now Brussels to show some “common sense”. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Rome and Brussels have been spent 2018 repeatedly clashing over Italy’s controversial 2019 budget. The first draft of the budget put forward by the Lega-Five Star Movement coalition was rejected by Brussels as it breached Brussels’ guidelines. Following weeks of bitter debates and the the Italian Government’ determination not to change it, the bloc…
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: The logo of Italian energy company Eni is seen at a gas station in Rome, Italy September 30, 2018. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – An Italian judge said on Monday there was evidence showing oil groups Eni (ENI.MI) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) were aware that their 2011 purchase of a…
[ad_1] Swiss skier Marc Gisin was hospitalized Saturday following a nasty crash in a World Cup downhill in Val Gardena, Italy. The 30-year-old Gisin lost control before a jump midway down the Saslong course on Saturday, flew into the air at a reported 120 km/h and landed awkwardly on his side and back. He was…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Friday at 6 a.m. ET to watch live action from the men’s World Cup alpine super-G event in Val Gardena, Italy Return on Saturday at 5:45 a.m. ET for the downhill event. For more alpine action, watch Road to the Olympic Games on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. [ad_2] Source…
[ad_1] Hundreds of voters flooded the social media pages of Italy’s fierce eurosceptic interior minister Matteo Salvini with disappointed comments after the government announced a cut in its draft budget to “avoid problems with Europe”. Hours after the country’s prime minister Giuseppe Conte admitted Rome bowed down to Brussels’ pressures, Mr Salvini wrote on Facebook:…
[ad_1] Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said the deficit target for next year has been slashed to 2.04 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) from the 2.4 percent originally aimed, sparking hopes of an end to months of conflict between Rome and Brussels. The new offer comes after Italy faced threats of disciplinary proceedings from…
[ad_1] The Gunners midfielder has failed to impress this season under Unai Emery. And Ozil hasn’t featured for Arsenal since November 11, albeit because of injury. Now The Sun claim the Gunners are ready to sell the German for just £25million with Inter Milan a likely destination. Arsenal are keen to get the £350,000-a-week wages…
[ad_1] An animal considered a Canadian icon has resurfaced in Italy after an absence of more than 500 years. A beaver was captured on camera in northeast Italy, marking the first sighting of the animal in that country since 1471. Scientists were observing otters last week when the male beaver was seen walking into frame. While the…
[ad_1] Australia have been drawn against old foes Brazil, as well as Italy and Jamaica in the group stage for next year’s women’s World Cup in France. Alen Stajcic’s side discovered their fate following a high-profile draw in Paris early on Sunday morning (EST) which leaves them primed as one of the favourites for progression…
[ad_1] Six people died after a stampede in a Nightclub in Corinaldo on Saturday morning, with the five of the deceased confirmed to be teenagers. An Italian rapper was be performing on stage at the Lanterna Azzura nightclub in Corinaldo before sprayed a “noxious substance” similar to pepper spray ate around 12am GMT (1am local…
[ad_1] The American actress launched a scathing attack against Matteo Salvini though a series of tweets posted on her personal Twitter feed. Pamela Anderson directly addressed Mr Salvini and his alleged unwillingness to recognise unrest on the streets of Paris is a “European problem” rather than a national skirmish. Ms Anderson also warned Brussels to…
[ad_1] A fire is believed to have sparked from a tank truck which was unloading petrol at the gas station located at the 39th kilometre on the busy Via Salaria, near Borgo Quinzio, in the province of Rieti, some 80 kilometres from Rome, Italy’s capital city. Minutes later, at approximately 1pm GMT, the vehicle exploded, injurying…
[ad_1] Rome has been locked in a bitter dispute with the European Commission (EC) over its spending plans, which have already been rejected over claims they are in serious breach of EU fiscal rules. The spat has put the eurozone on edge as fears of Italy being driven out of the euro began to emerge…
[ad_1] Italy’s Campi Flegrei volcano is “active and will erupt again”, warned Dr Christopher Kilburn, a professor at University College London and expert in volcanic hazard. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Dr Kilburn said: “They should be preparing for an eruption simply because it is an active volcano, not because an eruption is like it is expected…
[ad_1] Rome is reportedly set to bow down to EU pressure to modify its spending plans as it desperately aims to avoid disciplinary action and sanctions from Brussels. According to Italian daily Avvenire, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will unveil a new budget proposal today. Italy had set itself on a collision course with Brussels after…
[ad_1] The budget has been the subject of contention across the euro area for several months now, with the controversial proposal being thrown back in the face of the Italian government by furious European Commission (EC) bosses. EC chiefs claim the fiscal plans breach previous spending pledges and fail to lower massive public debt, something…
[ad_1] The UK’s central bank claimed a fresh banking crisis in Italy could not only put the EU’s economy at risk but it could also have a destabilising effect on Britain. UK financial institutions do not own much Italian debt. However, debts from Rome have “much higher claims on countries with close links to Italy,…
[ad_1] Ministers of the Italian populist government are taking a clear stance over the presence of symbols of Christianity in schools. Rather than embracing the politically correct positions taken by some schools which are chucking Christian symbols out so as not offend children practising other faiths, members of the Lega-Five Star Movement government want them…
[ad_1] Speaking at a G20 summit press conference with Donald Tusk, the European Commission President claimed to have made progress with Italy‘s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte over the disputed budget plans. But the EU leader warned the eurosceptic Government to be “with Europe” if they want Europe to be on their side. Mr Juncker claimed…
[ad_1] The Italian government vowed to stick to its main spending goals for next year while awaiting for a cost analysis of its spending measures. However, Rome insisted it remains open to the idea of eventually lowering the controversial deficit target and keeping dialogue open with EU chiefs, who have already rejected the fiscal plans…
[ad_1] German economist Clemens Fuest described Italy as the “bigger problem, particularly in the medium term” as he claimed the impact of Brexit would be only a “short-term issue”. Italy has sent the eurozone into meltdown and the euro currency floundering after announcing its spending plans which include a deficit target of 2.4 percent for…
[ad_1] Theresa May secured a boost for her withdrawal agreement as EU leaders endorsed her divorce deal at a special summit in Brussels on Sunday. Meanwhile, Italy deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini today signalled Rome could buckle to demands from EU finance bosses by lowering its 2.4 percent deficit budget for next year. The pan-European…
[ad_1] Mr Salvini today hinted Italy could be set to budge on the nation’s spending plans after all, despite leading figures from the populist government previously refusing to change a single zero on their financial statement. Italy and the European Commission (EC) have been at loggerheads in recent weeks after EU chiefs claimed the budget…
[ad_1] Speaking at the EU Brexit summit in Brussels, the European Parliament President claimed Italy‘s budget is “bad” in substance. Mr Tajani warned the European “judgement” on the eurosceptic Italian Government would change if only Italian leaders were prepared to change the budget plan. He said: “We’ll see if Italy wants to change the budget.…
[ad_1] “We can talk about it in a year, but I say no to prejudices. “We believe in this move, I don’t judge on other country’s policies.” This outburst was not welcomed by Mr Moscovici, who has been involved in first person in the talks between Rome and Brussels. Speaking to Italian daily Corriere Della Sera, he…
[ad_1] The European Union voted down the second draft of the Italian budget for 2019 in what is the first step toward fining procedures. Matteo Salvini was informed of the decision as he delivered a speech in front of business representatives but contained his reaction opting instead for a mocking comeback. The deputy minister of…
[ad_1] The pound is trading in a narrow range against the euro this morning, with investors reluctant to alter their positions as the European Commission’s (EC) launches its official response to Italy’s controversial 2019 budget. The EC’s ruling today is the first step towards disciplining Rome for refusing to comply with EU fiscal regulations, after…
[ad_1] Italy’s budget clash with the European Union is set to escalate in coming weeks as Rome has dug in its heels over its free-spending plans despite EU warnings they breach its rules. Today’s first step is the publication of a report by the EU executive Commission, required when a country has debt higher than…
[ad_1] European Commission Günther Oettinger has signalled his intention to get tough, suggesting inaction on the matter was not a option. He fears there will be an uprising from eurozone members if Brussels does not take a stand. Italy’s ruling coalition, a partnership between Matteo Salvini’s Lega and Luigi Di Maio’s Five Star Movement has defied Eurocrats…
[ad_1] The whirling waterspout formed off the Italian coast before making its way on land and striking the city of Salerno. The shocking video captures the waterspout in the sea, moments before it makes landfall on the south-western city. The gloomy cloud surrounding the column of air and water engulfed the sky and plunged the…
[ad_1] Italian economy minister Giovanni Tria defended his country’s budget proposals and urged the EU to get its own house in order before criticising Italy. The populist government in Rome has refused to back down over plans to borrow more to fund election pledges including tax cuts and a lower retirement age. But the budget…
[ad_1] Italy has been locked in a war of words with the European Commission (EC) after refusing to back down over its expansionary 2019 budget, which EU chiefs claim breaches previous spending agreements. The indebted nation first sparked fury among EU finance bosses by unveiling plans for a deficit budget of 2.4 percent of GDP…
[ad_1] Italy has been embroiled in a battle of wills with the European Union after Eurocrats rejected their plans to increase the country’s deficit by 2.4 percent for 2019. Brussels issued Rome with an ultimatum to change the budgetary proposal but the eurosceptic Government has so far refused to budge. The ongoing clash has sparked…
[ad_1] Francesca Bianco, Director of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Naples, Italy, told Express.co.uk the big underwater caldera surrounding the active volcano of Mount Vesuvius could erupt in different and disastrous ways. The volcanology expert warned the underground volcano could cause the ground to split in order to form an eruptive mouth. She…
[ad_1] Marco Minniti took aim at the populist Five Star Movement and Lega party alliance as he launched a leadership bid for the opposition Democratic Party. Rome’s current government is embroiled in a standoff with the EU over its spending plans for next year. The centre-left Mr Minniti, who served in Italy’s government from December…
[ad_1] Italy‘s Government has refused to budge from their budget proposal for 2019 despite the European Union rejecting the plan. Brussels issued Rome with an ultimatum, warning the bloc is prepared to severely fine the member states if their demands are not met by the end of November. The ongoing war of words between the…
[ad_1] More than half of Italians polled are losing trust in the EU as just seven percent still believe the institution has their best interests at heart. These bombshell revelations come as Italy is still on a collision course with the EU after refusing to change its budget plan. The populist coalition defied the European…
[ad_1] ALBERTO PIZZOLI | AFP | Getty Images Italys Labor and Industry Minister and deputy PM Luigi Di Maio (L) and Italys Interior Minister and deputy PM Matteo Salvini smile before the swearing in ceremony of the new government at Quirinale Palace in Rome on June 1, 2018. Italy’s populist government said it would stick…
[ad_1] The populist coalition defied the European Commission and vowed not to alter a draft plan on its spending. Italy’s debt has ballooned to more than £2trillion (€2.3trillion) and their coalition government wants to increase spending on welfare, pensions and roll out a minimum income for the unemployed. But the Italian government insists it won’t change a…
[ad_1] Rome will continue its fight against the European Commission after Brussels’ powerful executive sent the populist government’s draft budget plans back for reconsideration because they go against EU fiscal rules. But Italy would be committing “suicide” if it decided to comply with EU demands and alter its budget when replying to today’s deadline, according…
[ad_1] Alton Brown attends Atlanta Premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s “LUZIA – A Waking Dream of Mexico” at Big Top at Atlantic Station on September 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Paras Griffin/Getty Images As a self-described “coffee addict” Alton Brown has more than a few thoughts when it comes to the caffeinated beverage. For starters,…
[ad_1] Clemens Fuest described the EU as being ill-equipped to deal with financial chaos in Italy, as he claimed no country can afford a national debt of more than 130 percent of gross domestic product in economic stagnation. He went on to warn a financial market crisis could trigger “the most serious disputes in the…
[ad_1] European Union bosses have threatened to sanction the Mediterranean country unless it falls into line and follows the bloc’s fiscal rules in an unprecedented move which could see Rome slapped with a fine of £3billon (€3.4billion). But Italy’s populist government remains defiant and has rejected demands to submit a revised budget by Tuesday. Guglielmo Picchi,…
[ad_1] Trying another way. Teresa Giudice’s husband, Joe Giudice, reportedly filed an appeal in an effort to avoid being deported to his native Italy. Celebrity Mugshots Radar Online reports that Joe, 46, made the legal move on Friday, November 9, which was the deadline to file the papers. A spokesperson for the Department of Justice…
[ad_1] Lorenzo Codogno, former chief economist and director general at the Italian Treasury Department, has stated that Italy’s populist coalition government will most likely refuse to amend its budget which proposed a deficit of 2.4 percent – a figure almost three times the previous administration’s target. He said: “According to Italy’s political leaders, there is…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Following are five big themes likely to dominate thinking of investors and traders in the coming week and the Reuters stories related to them. The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Staff A SEASON OF THANKS AND HOPE As 2018…
[ad_1] The eurosceptic Deputy Prime Minister claimed Italian citizens would never accept the Commission to sanction Italy over the rejected Budget proposal of their Government. Mr Salvini argued it was unreasonable for Brussels to “lecture Europe and Italy” as Jean-Claude Juncker’s Commission prepares to leave office ahead of the European election next May. The Italian Interior…
[ad_1] But Vitor Constancio has warned the anti-establishment coalition of Lega’s Matteo Salvini and Five Star Movement’s Luigi Di Maio they “cannot beat the market”. Italy has been on a collision course with the EU ever since unveiling budget plans to run a budget deficit amounting to 2.4 percent of GDP, which would amount to…
[ad_1] In his first live TV appearance on La7’s Di Martedì since the March 4 general elections, Italy‘s leader pledged he would make no concessions to Brussels and said his duties lied with the Italian electorate. Mr Conte was asked to reveal his negotiating position with the EU over the controversial 2019 budget proposal rejected by…
[ad_1] Although business activity in the sector rose, it did so at its slowest rate in over half a year, with hotels, restaurants and leisure providers reporting the greatest slowdown. The numbers will do little to reassure Sterling investors and come shortly after it was revealed that car sales had slowed again on the month. …
[ad_1] Italy’s Civil Protection Agency has confirmed a German tourist died on Friday when hit by lightning in Sardinia while another person struck by lightning several days ago died in hospital. A spokesperson for the Agency said 17 deaths related to the destructive weather have so far been reported to it. Many of the victims…
[ad_1] Mr Sanchez said Italy must not remain on the “sidelines” of the European Union, which it founded in 1957 along with Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany. Italy has a vital part to play in progressing the EU, Mr Sanchez said, insisting Spain needs Rome’s help in solving its social and economic…
[ad_1] A total of 15 people fell victims of the weather in Italy within the past days. Just this week four people died, two in Alto Adige, the region neighbouring Germany, and two in Aosta, near France’s border. An 81-year-old man died after he fell from the roof of a hut he was repairing after…
[ad_1] Manchester United news LIVE updates: All the latest news and gossip from Old Trafford Thursday 1, November Manchester United are interested in signing Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa United, Chelsea, Juventus, Napoli and Inter Milan are all reported to be interested The Red Devils are currently not pursuing James Rodriguez’s signature Manchester United are privately…
[ad_1] The British businessman also suggested the European Union is exploiting the Brexit negotiations to avoid having to address the “volcanic” threat Italy poses to the bloc. Rome and Brussels have been engaged in a blistering battle of words since Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovivi rejected Italy’s 2019 budget proposals in October. Mr…
[ad_1] Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte said the populist government is “forced” to carry on with its hefty reforms by the “economic slowdown and the social emergencies” faced by the country. In the latest act of defiance, Mr Conte repeated Italy’s target spending is non-negotiable. And he shrugged off accusations the country’s economy hadn’t improved…
[ad_1] At least nine people have been killed over two days in Italy as heavy rains and high winds buffet much of the country. The news agency ANSA said Tuesday that the deaths, both in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige, included: A woman buried by mud when a landslide invaded her home. A firefighter struck…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Concern over China’s slowing economy dented U.S. stock futures and kept world stocks under pressure on Monday although European shares climbed thanks to encouraging earnings reports and relief that Italy dodged a ratings downgrade. People walk through the lobby of the London Stock Exchange in London, Britain August 25, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne…
[ad_1] Italy’s populist government is engaged in a standoff with the European Union over its financial plans which would see the cash-strapped Mediterranean nation increase borrowing instead of attempting to balancing its books. The European Commission rejected the draft 2019 budget earlier this week for defying EU spending rules and demanded Rome draw up a…
[ad_1] The caution comes as the European Commission reaches out to Italy on its budget crisis in a move to smooth over animosity between Rome and Brussels over the country’s draft 2019 budget. Bruno Le Maire, French finance minister, said the European Commission does not expect to see any contagion of Italy’s budget crisis across…
[ad_1] Italy’s populist coalition government sparked outrage in the European Union after proposing a budget deficit of 2.4 percent – a figure almost three times the previous administration’s target. The EU subsequently rejected the proposal and ordered Italy to amend it within three weeks or face possible sanctions for breaching Eurozone rules. Lorenzo Codogno, former…
[ad_1] The magnitude-6.8 earthquake which struck Greece early on Friday was so powerful it could be felt miles away in Italy and even in Libya. The tremor struck south of the island of Zakynthos – Zante – and was felt widely across western Greece and further afield. Albania, Libya and Malta also reported feeling the…
[ad_1] The epicentre of the quake was located in the Ionian Sea, near the Greek Island of Zante and about 50 miles north-east of the city of Pyrgos. The quake had a depth of around 16 kilometres. So far, three people have been taken to hospital. The series of earthquakes continued until 6:32am local time…
[ad_1] Last week, the bloc’s finance chief Pierre Moscovici rejected the plans, declaring “public debt is the enemy of the people” as he justified their action against Italy‘s populist government. Brussels claims Rome’s plan present a “serious deviation” from recommendations set by the European Council in July. The Commission asked Italy to submit a revised…
[ad_1] Speaking to France24, the Five Star Movement MEP argued Italy‘s internal surplus proved to be better than Germany’s, claiming Italy is in a “strong position” to be defiant on its budget proposals. Ms Beghin also claimed Italy benefits from the solidarity of other member states who agree the European Commission should not be dictating…
[ad_1] Speaking to France24, the Director of European Alternatives argued Italy and the European Union could both benefit from the escalating row between Matteo Salvini and the European Commission ahead of the May 2019 European election. Mr Marsili claimed Matteo Salvini could use the EU as the scapegoat to blame for Italy’s ever-increasing economic debt but…
[ad_1] Careful reforms to the EU’s single currency bloc remain a work in progress, which prompted influential MEP Guy Verhofstadt to demand more urgency from Brussels to conclude its work before the next crisis strikes. The EU’s top officials fear that next financial meltdown could be born out of Italy’s plan to run at a…
[ad_1] Italy’s competition authority on Wednesday said it was fining Apple and Samsung EUR 10 and 5 million ($11.5 and $5.7 million) respectively for the “planned obsolescence” of their smartphones. The ruling is believed to be the first against the manufacturers following accusations worldwide that they encourage operating system updates for older phones which slow them down,…
[ad_1] Welcome to The National Today newsletter, which takes a closer look at what’s happening around some of the day’s most notable stories. Sign up here and it will be delivered directly to your inbox Monday to Friday. TODAY: The European Union and Italy’s new populist government are going to war over budgets. In the U.S. some politicians pick…
[ad_1] Italy‘s Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio responded to the European Commission’s rejection of the budget plan proposed by the Italian Government pledging they will continue to tell the European Union “what they want to do”. The Five Star Movement leader demanded Brussels shows respect for Italian citizens arguing the move was only rejected…
[ad_1] Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 1pm BST (2pm local time) to assist people who managed to ran out of the building, housing the staff of the Port Authority. “Numerous” fire brigades are attempting to put off the fire, which is “completely enveloping” the building, “from the first to the top floor”,…
[ad_1] But he added there was no cause for panic as contagion to other European countries had so far been “very limited”. Mr Regling, who is Chief Executive Officer of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), told a news conference: ”We are worried about Italy.” The German economist also stressed that Italy’s debt problems were…
[ad_1] Theresa May told the House of Commons yesterday that “95 per cent” of the UK’s withdrawal deal has been agreed. However, she admitted that the issue of the Irish border remained a “considerable sticking point”. While the Prime Minister told MPs that she is prepared to “explore every possible option”, her comments have so…
[ad_1] The European Commission will demand the Italian government revisits its draft budget plans to run at a deficit in breach of EU fiscal rules. Italy is set to fight back and tell Brussels it will make no changes to its proposed budget in what could be a three-week clash between both parties. This will…
[ad_1] In a letter to the Commission, Economy Minister Giovanni Tria said the government had to respond to years of economic underperformance, adding it did not intend to further expand the budget deficit in 2020 and 2021. He wrote: “(The budget) was a hard, but necessary decision in light of Italy’s delay in catching up…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – European shares crept higher on Monday on relief over Italy’s budget, tracking rallies in Asia markets after China promised to provide stimulus to stabilize its economy and offset the impact of U.S. tariffs. The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, October 18,…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – European shares gained on Monday amid relief over Italy’s budget, following rallies in Asia after China promised to provide stimulus to stabilize its economy and offset the impact of U.S. tariffs. The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, October 18, 2018. REUTERS/Staff/File…
[ad_1] The European Union and Italy are locked in a standoff over the deficit target published last month by the populist government sitting in Rome. Earlier this week the bloc sent Italy a letter demanding an explanation over its act of defiance. But Mr Conte, prime minister of the eurosceptic Lega-Five Star Movement government coalition,…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks rose across the world on Friday with a global index aiming to avoid a fourth consecutive weekly loss, but concerns over Italy’s budget weighed on its stocks and bonds. FILE PHOTO: People walk past a “debt clock” screen, installed by Bruno Leoni Institute’s analysts, displaying Italy’s public debt at…
[ad_1] The EU has taken several swipes at Italy as their war of words rumbles on, with claims Rome could be set to breach EU rules after the Rome cabinet signed off the budget on Monday. Italy has been at loggerheads with EU chiefs over proposals for a deficit goal of 2.4 percent of GDP…
[ad_1] Rome sparked anger among EU chiefs after unveiling plans for a deficit goal of 2.4 percent of GDP for 2019 – a figure that is three times the previous administration’s target. Both Matteo Salvini, leader of the far-right League party, and Luigi Di Maio, leader of the Five Star Movement, have pledged massive hikes…
[ad_1] Emma Bonino, member of the Italian senate and founder of liberal political party +Europa (+Europe), lashed out at supporters of Italexit, who want Italy to leave the European Union. In a Facebook post, she argued Italy’s “irresponsible” populist government is boosting a eurosceptic sentiment to gain short-lived political consensus. However, the consequences faced by…
[ad_1] The populist government in Rome is planning to hike borrowing to pay for its election pledges including tax cuts, a boost in welfare and lowering the retirement age. But EU rules say Italy’s must take steps to deal with its deficit and a crippling £2trillion (€2.3trillion) of national debt. Italian ministers signed off on…
[ad_1] Mr Juncker has said there would be a “violent reaction” from eurozone countries if Rome’s budget proposals, demanding to borrow more from the Eurozone to finance their campaign promises, were accepted by the bloc. He spoke with Mr Conte by phone this week after an urgently-needed conversation was arranged. Italy submitted a plan to…
[ad_1] Rome sparked a furious reaction from EU chiefs after unveiling plans for a deficit goal of 2.4 percent of GDP for 2019 – a figure that is three times the previous administration’s target. Italy has a nominal GDP of €1.89 trillion in 2018, indicating a deficit goal of roughly €45 billion. plans to ignore…
[ad_1] This is not the first time Rome and Paris argue over border controls: in March, Italy was left incensed after French border police used an Italian train station to carry out a drug test. The Italian Foreign Ministry said it had contacted the French ambassador in Rome for more information about the suspected entry…
[ad_1] This is not the first time Rome and Paris argue over border controls: in March, Italy was left incensed after French border police used an Italian train station to carry out a drug test. The Italian Foreign Ministry said it had contacted the French ambassador in Rome for more information about the suspected entry…
[ad_1] Rome has been at loggerheads with EU chiefs over proposals for a deficit goal of 2.4 percent of GDP for 2019 – a figure that is three times the previous administration’s target. The Italian Cabinet signed off an expansionary 2019 budget last night, in which they set out goals to boost welfare spending and…
[ad_1] TALY’s leaders has issued a warning to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker after Matteo Salvini said he was “extremely happy” with its budget plans for next year which will see public spending ramped up dramatically. And Mr Salvini, who is interior minister as well as being the controversial leader of right-wing party Lega, has…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks nudged higher on Tuesday, as focus turned to earnings season and a rebound in Italian assets helped battered equities find firmer ground for now. FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville In Europe, shares rallied…
[ad_1] Italy’s cabinet was due to meet today, but the approval of the budget slipped to Tuesday following tensions between the ruling 5-Star Movement and League party over plans for a partial tax amnesty. Mr Dombrovskis, vice president of the European Commission, told CNBC the budget could prove “counterproductive” for Italians, as he warned of…
[ad_1] The correction comes as markets reassess the likelihood that the UK will part ways with the EU without any form of trade deal in place after talks broke down over the weekend. Ahead of Wednesday’s crunch summit with the EU, Brexit Minster Dominic Raab has called emergency talks with his counterpart, Michel Barnier, in…
[ad_1] Rome’s eurosceptic government needs to “calm down” over its bitter ongoing budget stand off with Brussels, Mr Draghi threatened. Italy’s populist coalition is embroiled in a war of words with European officials over Rome’s plans to triple its deficit next year. The budget plans backtrack on a previous Italian promise to narrow the spending…
[ad_1] NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) – As the euro zone sovereign debt crisis petered out, European officials at annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund were happy to move out of the spotlight over recent years. Europe was not in the eye of the storm. FILE PHOTO: A participant attends plenary session at the International…
[ad_1] BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Brussels, the political heart of Europe, could prove the center of global market focus next week as Italy’s budget and Brexit talks overshadow economic data and central banks. The Italian national flag flutters atop of the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome June 26, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi World shares were on course…
[ad_1] Speaking on Rai 3’s Agorà on Thursday, Italy‘s Deputy Prime Minister sent a stern message to Brussels as he pledged to “go ahead” with the budget plan already refused by the European Union. The die-hard eurosceptic told eurocrats to “get a grip” as he confirmed a key austerity law – Fornero – introduced during…
[ad_1] Maurizio Martina, secretary of the centre-left Democratic Party, made the comments as the row continues over Italy’s budget plans which would raise the deficit to 2.4 per cent of gross domestic product in 2019. Mr Martina said: “This government wants to take us out of the Eurozone, everything leads there. “They want to present…
[ad_1] EU officials have signalled that such a budget would see Italy break eurozone spending rules. Last night saw the The Senate approve the budget law by 165 votes to 107, while the lower house also went ahead with the plans, passing it by 331 to 191. Italy now has until Monday to present a…
[ad_1] Italy and the EU have been at loggerheads over spending proposals put forward by the country’s populist coalition. Tensions reached boiling over Italy’s 2019 budget, in which the eurosceptic Italian government plans to flout EU fiscal rules to fulfil electoral promises of government largesse. Government officials remain locked in a war of words with…
[ad_1] Speaking to Radio Radicale, Italy‘s deputy prime minister blamed the European Union for “impoverishing” Italian citizens and forcing the country into a precarious state. He said: “The prescriptions imposed by Europe – and by the Governments of Monti, Letta, Renzi and Gentiloni – have increased the public debt and made Italy poor and precarious. “We…
[ad_1] Italy put forward plans to run a 2.4 percent of GDP deficit as part of the country’s 2019 budget, triggering an immediate crackdown from the European Union. Matteo Salvini and top Eurocrats have exchanged insults since the proposal was made public, with Mr Salvini warning the bloc the Italian Government will retaliate to their…
[ad_1] Pierre Moscovici, European Commissioner, said it was the bloc’s duty to ensure the eurozone doesn’t crumble under the pressure of Rome’s financial troubles. Italian government officials remain locked in a war of words with EU chiefs after unveiling a deficit target of 2.4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year. Mr Moscovici told…
[ad_1] Over in Asia, stocks followed the mixed sentiment on Wall Street, struggling to find direction amid fears over global economic growth. In the U.S., investors have been anxiously watching the debt markets, concerned by surging interest rates. However, bond yields were seen paring gains overnight, with U.S. 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields coming off…
[ad_1] Italy‘s deputy prime minister argued he will continue to demand a reform of EU’s core Dublin Treaty but admitted he will act on behalf of Italian citizens via bilateral agreements with other EU member states to ensure Italy’s demands on migration are met nonetheless. Speaking at the Lyon G6 summit, Mr Salvini claimed to…
[ad_1] The controversial budget sparked fury from the EU, with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker even suggesting the Italian budget may lead to similar debt crisis faced by Greece. The IMF have now spoken out in favour of Brussels, as the international organisation warns Italy the budget is crucial to the stability of the entire…
[ad_1] The new deficit target would be three times the 0.8 per cent borrowing goal set by the previous centre-left administration, sparking EU fears. A war of words between Rome and Brussels has seen the euro under pressure, with investors also spooked over Italian spending plans. The pound was trading flat against the euro this…
[ad_1] European stocks are expected to open higher Tuesday, despite ongoing friction between Italy and the European Union (EU) over the former’s 2019 budget. Britain’s FTSE 100 was set to rise 7 points to 7,243; Germany’s DAX to move 36 points higher to 11,975; France’s CAC to edge up 17 points to 5,313; and Italy’s…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – European markets fell on Monday as investor confidence took a knock from last week’s spike in Treasury yields and from a Chinese market slump brought on by concern that an escalating trade war with the United States could curb China’s growth. An investor watches a board showing stock information at a…
[ad_1] Italian 10-year bond yield rose to the highest level since 2014, climbing eight basis points to 3.51 percent earlier this morning, after touching 3.52 percent, the highest level since February 2014. The two-year yield jumped 14 basis points to 1.49 percent. Mizuho rates strategist Antoine Bouvet said: “We are a bit surprised by the…
[ad_1] Shares in Asia slumped overnight despite Beijing’s central bank increasing liquidity to offset the effects of the tariff row with the US. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced a 100-basis-point cut to banks’ reserve requirement ratio, stepping up efforts to support the economy and calm market worries. The US and China have slapped…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – European markets fell heavily on Monday as investor confidence took a knock from last week’s spike in Treasury yields and from a Chinese market slump brought on by concerns that an escalating trade war with the United States could dent China’s growth. FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are…
[ad_1] The two countries are working on a deal which would allow Germany to send migrants back to Italy if they have already applied for asylum there. But the agreement has yet to be signed, and Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini today warned there would be “no airport available” for any flights transporting migrants. His…
[ad_1] MILAN (Reuters) – Italy is working on an Alitalia rescue plan that would see the state taking a stake of around 15 percent in the carrier along with separate investments by state-owned firms such as Ferrovie dello Stato and a foreign player, Il Sole 24 Ore said on Sunday. An Alitalia airplane is seen…
[ad_1] The budget plans by Italy’s populist coalition government, which would raise the target to 2.4 per cent of gross domestic product in 2019, have sparked fury in Brussels as they breach targets previously agreed with the European Commission. Deputy prime minister and minister of labor and economic development, Luigi Di Maio, vowed that the…
[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – Italy is working on an extension of as much as six months to a Dec. 15 deadline for Alitalia to repay a 900 million euro ($1 billion) loan meant to keep the airline afloat while it searches for a buyer, a government source said on Saturday. An Alitalia airplane is seen…
[ad_1] The controversial budget sparked fury in Brussels, with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker even warning Italy they would trigger a Greek-style depression. The EU, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund loaned Greece a total of £259 billion (€289 billion) in three successive bailout programmes in 2010, 2012 and 2015. In what…
[ad_1] Claudio Borghi, high profile pal of Lega firebrand and interior minister Matteo Salvini, savaged the EU’s mismanagement of Greece’s economic problems and said any attempt to do the same to Italy would trigger a global problem. Mr Borghi said the resultant chaos would be “a thousand times worse” than that seen after eurozone bosses…
[ad_1] The Mediterranean Hurricane is rotating over the southern Mediterranean and producing an extreme amount of rainfall across eastern Sicily, Calabria and Puglia regions. Models show the storm is a small but deep cyclone which was travelling north of Sicily on Friday morning and will intensify throughout the day while moving north. These maps show…
[ad_1] The video appeared on social media showing a motorist driving through an extremely flooded motorway near Crotone, Calabria. The south-western Italian region was hit by severe and relentless rain showers overnight causing substantial damage to roads, shops and houses. The severe weather hit most of the southern Italian regions, including the islands Sicily and Sardinia…
[ad_1] The Italian Deputy Prime Minister claimed he was not bothered by claims the European Union will reject Italy‘s new deficit budget plan. Mr Salvini appeared to take a dig at eurozone finance ministers who warned Italy should respect the bloc’s spending rules demanding more detail from Rome on the budget plans. The Italian eurosceptic said: “Some…
[ad_1] Reuters UK Bureau chief Guy Faulconbridge today tweeted the development, claiming Brexit negotiators told national diplomats in Brussels late last night that the deal was nearly done. Sterling reached €1.133 against the euro this morning, according to Bloomberg, a steady rise for the pound after opening at €1.130. The pound nudged up against the…
[ad_1] Italy’s populist government has pledged to flout Brussels’ rules and borrow more despite already being lumbered with an eye-watering £2trillion (€2.3trillion) of national debt. The extra cash would help the ruling coalition in Rome – made up of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and right-wing League – make good on its election promises, including tax…
[ad_1] The euro is treading water against the pound and many of its other peers this morning as euro sentiment continues to be spooked by concerns over Italy’s fiscal plans. These fears first came to light last week when Rome announced that its budget for the next three years would see it pencilling in a…
[ad_1] The interior minister who unleashed chaos in the EU by closing Italian harbours to asylum-seekers over the summer shrugged off the latest criticisms arriving from Brussels. Mr Salvini defended his anti-immigration policies after the European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs Pierre Moscovici criticised Italians for electing a government he said…
[ad_1] Mr Monti criticised Mr Salvini for demanding initial budget proposals, insisting showed “great unawareness” over fiscal policies. In an interview with Agora on Italy’s national radio station Rai3, he said Mr Salvini “should be careful because he might end up shooting himself on the foot” declaring that “these measures are showing great unawareness of…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street was set to open higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a rebound in European markets after Italy indicated that it was open to reducing budget deficits and debt in the coming years. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September…
[ad_1] Italy‘s deputy leader Matteo Salvini slapped down the Eurocrat after Mr Juncker suggesting the eurosceptic Italian Government could catapult the country into a Greece-like economic crisis. Jean-Claude Juncker said the European Union must do “everything to avoid” a new financial slump in the bloc after Italy put forward plans for a 2.4 percent deficit…
[ad_1] But now Italy may be on course for a grovelling backtrack by seeking to appease their EU partners. New plans could see the Italian government aim to gradually reduce its targeted gap to 2.2 percent in 2020, and 2 percent in 2021, according to Italian newspaper Corriere della sera. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte…
[ad_1] According to Italian newspaper Corriere della sera, Rome now aims to gradually reduce its targeted gap to 2.2 percent in 2020, and 2 percent in 2021. The reports saw the pound fall against the euro to €1.123, according to Bloomberg, after seeing highs of €1.127 yesterday. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will meet ministers…
[ad_1] Italy’s ruling populist government published a 2019 budget proposal last week which would see the budget deficit rise to 2.4 percent, just shy of the three percent threshold and three times greater than the previous administration’s targets. The budget intends to deliver on key campaign promises, which includes the pledge to cut income and…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar stood near a one-month high against its peers on Wednesday as concerns as political wrangling over Italy’s budget plan rattled market sentiment and weighed on the euro. FILE PHOTO: Bundles of banknotes of U.S. Dollar are pictured at a currency exchange shop in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico January 15, 2018.…
[ad_1] The mayor of a small town in southern Italy that became a model for immigrant integration was placed under house arrest Tuesday for allegedly aiding illegal immigration, a move that brought a wellspring of support for the mayor. Italian financial police arrested the mayor of Riace, Domenico Lucano, as part of an investigation into…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks shrugged off a weak start to climb higher on Tuesday, as Intel boosted technology stocks and pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record high. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 21, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Intel (INTC.O) jumped…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks treaded water on Tuesday, pressured by worries of a euro zone breakup after anti-euro comments from an Italian lawmaker. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 21, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Italy would enjoy more favorable economic conditions outside of the…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Stocks fell worldwide and European assets sold off on Tuesday after anti-euro comments from an Italian lawmaker dented the single currency and sent Italy’s bond yields to multi-year highs. A boost to investors’ risk appetite from the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact proved short-lived with the MSCI world equity index falling back…
[ad_1] The leader of the anti-establishment party, the Five Star Movement (M5S), snubbed the European Union’s demands of changing the deficit target. Last week, Rome targeted the country’s deficit for the next three years at 2.4 percent of Italy’s gross domestic product (GDP), three times higher the goal set by the previous centre-left wing government.…
[ad_1] The government plans to set aside €10 billion to pay a ‘citizen’s income’ of €780 a month for 6.5 million of the poorest Italian families. This is three times the previous administration’s target and has left the euro struggling as a result of uncertainty of the budget. The nation’s bonds have also been hit…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks went south and European assets sold off on Tuesday after anti-euro comments from an Italian party official weighed on the single currency and sent Italy’s bond yields up to multi-year highs. FILE PHOTO: Traders from BGC, a global brokerage company in London’s Canary Wharf financial centre react as European…
[ad_1] Jamie Oliver will reveal his risotto recipe on Jamie Cooks Italy tonight. In recent times Jamie has lost an impressive two stone. How has the Essex-born TV star managed to shed the weight? What diet plan did Jamie Oliver follow? The so-called “Naked Chef” revealed on This Morning how he managed to lose two…
[ad_1] The cash-strapped country’s new populist coalition government is threatening to rip up previous budget agreements with Brussels and aim instead for a public deficit of 2.4 per cent of gross domestic product, far higher than the 1.6 percent target indicated by finance minister Giovanni Tria. Mr Tria is now arguing Italy’s economic growth will…
[ad_1] The announcement from the country’s ruling parties – the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the right-wing League – has seen the euro exchange rate struggling as a result of uncertainly over Italy’s economic future. It has also sparked backlash from the European Commission who accused the populist government of breaking commitments to slash debt. Italy’s…
[ad_1] The euro has been left scrambling as a result of uncertainty over Italy’s budget, sparking a broad-based decline in the euro exchange rate, according to www.poundsterlinglive.com. It comes after Italy’s ruling parties – the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the right-wing League – last week proposed a 2019 deficit of 2.4 percent, three times the…
[ad_1] Italy’s Economic Minister Giovanni Tria defended its deficit budget (Image: REUTERS) Economy minister Giovanni Tria said investments will fuel Italian economic growth over the next two years and the debt level will be put on a downward path despite a significant increase in the budget deficit. Italy’s ruling parties – the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement…
[ad_1] The ruling parties – made up of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the right-wing Lega – sent shivers through the eurozone after proposing a 2019 deficit that is, at 2.4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), three times the previous administration’s target. The announcement late on Thursday rattled markets on Friday, prompting a sell-off…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar rose on Friday as the euro fell on deepening worries about an Italian budget with a higher-than-expected deficit target, which also slammed European stocks. Wall Street ended flat, pulling back from early gains after Facebook disclosed a security breach. Tesla shares lost 13.9 percent after U.S. regulators…
[ad_1] The ruling coalition of Five Star Movement and League said late on Thursday they agreed to proceed with a budget deficit of 2.4 percent of GDP and to press ahead with supporting the unemployed with a minimum income. Their plans defy EU bosses’ demands for Italy to take better control of its debt, which…
[ad_1] The euro has been struggling as a result of uncertainty about Italy’s budget, with a broad-based decline in the Euro exchange rate complex. Late last night the Italian government passed plans to run its budget with a deficit of 2.4 percent of its GDP. European markets were so rattled the pound-to-euro exchange rate peaked at…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Italy’s government bonds, European stock markets and the euro were hit hard on Friday after Rome agreed to set a higher than expected budget deficit target that could put it on a collision course with Brussels. FILE PHOTO: A worker shelters from the rain as he passes the London Stock Exchange…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The euro fell to an eleven-day low on Friday after Italy’s government agreed a budget overnight seen by some investors as defying Brussels. An illustration picture shows a one euro coin, April 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Political wrangling over the budget in heavily indebted Italy has put a lid on a…
[ad_1] The decision to run a 2.4 percent deficit has financial markets worried (Image: GETTY) It sent the euro plummeting 0.8 percent against the US dollar yesterday before rallying slightly. Italy will use the budget deficit to increase public spending, in defiance of economy minister Giovanni Tria. But things won’t be “pretty” for Italy, according…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s share markets and the euro both took a tumble on Thursday as a report that Italy’s long-awaited budget was facing a delay compounded an already groggy global mood after the third U.S. interest rate rise of the year. FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside the entrance of the London Stock…
[ad_1] MILAN (Reuters) – Fashion house Versace did not receive any offers from Italian investors before selling to Michael Kors (KORS.N) but the deal with the U.S. fashion group will create jobs in Italy, creative director Donatella Versace told newspapers on Wednesday. Versace’s advertising banner is seen on Duomo cathedral in Milan, Italy, September 25,…
[ad_1] Italy has a public debt of around 132 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), the highest in the EU behind Greece, and concerns have been raised surrounding proposed plans for increased government borrowing and spending. Deputy Prime Ministers Matteo Salvini and Luigi Di Maio have pushed for an increase in the budget deficit in…
[ad_1] The dreamiest. Photo by Pedro Szekely, via CC BY 2.0 Winding canals, romantic gondolas, Piazza San Marco and its opulent basilica—these sights are what 20 million visitors come to Venice and enjoy every year. But what about the people who live in this wondrous city? What are their lives like? Where and how do they…
[ad_1] The country’s coalition government is at loggerheads with the European Union over a greater financial contribution to its upcoming budget, but markets have become concerned of its worsening financial position due to its £2trillion debt – equivalent to 132 percent of GDP and the second highest in the Eurozone behind Greece. Lega – the…
[ad_1] It’s Italy Week! All week long, we’re celebrating everything Italian and Italy-inspired: recipes, stories, and travel tips. Today Shane Mitchell waxes nostalgic about a particularly tiny town in Sicily known for its wines and chocolate shops. Photo by Shane Mitchell “You go on without me,” I said. Sitting pretty on a balcony with a bottle…
[ad_1] It’s Italy Week! All week long, we’re celebrating all things Italian with our partner Lagostina. Stay tuned for more great recipes, stories, and travel tips. As much as I wish I could whisk myself away to Italy, rent a picture-perfect red Vespa, and embark on a road trip from the tippy top of the…
[ad_1] Italy’s three-pronged bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics has been reduced to a two-city candidacy featuring Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Following Turin’s exclusion, the Italian Olympic Committee is sending a delegation featuring Milan and Cortina representatives to meet with IOC leaders on Wednesday. The move comes after government undersecretary and sports delegate Giancarlo Giorgetti…
[ad_1] Paolo Savona, an economist and Italian minister of European Affairs, attacked the EU’s fiscal policy in a 17-page paper titled “A statehood for a different, stronger and fairer Europe”. In the official document, the minister advocates a reform of the EU’s “institutional setup” and its economic strategy. Arguing for fewer constraints on the fiscal…
[ad_1] Italy has a public debt of around 132 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), the highest in the EU behind Greece, and concerns have been raised surrounding proposed plans for increased government borrowing and spending. Deputy Prime Ministers Matteo Salvini and Luigi Di Maio have pushed for an increase in the budget deficit in…
[ad_1] According to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in April, Italy is the eight biggest economy in the world and fourth largest in Europe at £1.67tn ($2.18tn). But earlier this month, Europe was put on high alert as risk-spreads on 10-year Italian debt rocketed to a five-year high of 290. Italy already has…
[ad_1] Speaking to Express.co.uk in Strasbourg, the Italian Lega MEP called on the European Union to start “defending” its borders from the uncontrolled arrival of “hundreds of thousands” of people to Europe. Mr Borghezio argued Italy‘s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini’s tough strategy is finally keeping the EU’s attention on the issue after years of neglection. …
[ad_1] Italian Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi said on Wednesday he strongly disagreed with French President Emmanuel Macron’s push for a December election. Mr Moavero Milanesi said: “We disagree with the French government, which is still pushing for Libya to hold elections on December 10.” The set date must be “reconsidered” until conditions are in…
[ad_1] In fact, his sibling has revealed that “it is only a matter of time” before Simeone returns to Inter Milan. The Argentine is contracted to Atletico Madrid until 2020 and it’s thought that ‘Cholo’ wants to win more silverware before he signs off from the club. After suffering two Champions League final defeats in…
[ad_1] Italy‘s populist coalition government made up of the right-wing Lega party, and the left-wing Five Star Movement, is poised to present its 2019 budget next month, setting out its economic and financial plans for the coming year. It is set to be a key moment for the new coalition. Ahead of the proposed 2019…
[ad_1] SEBASTIAN Vettel has blamed world championship rival Lewis Hamilton for their collision on the opening lap of the Italian GP. The Ferrari driver lost out to Hamilton as the Mercedes driver snuck up the inside at the third corner to challenge for second place. As Hamilton edged ahead, the Ferrari and Mercedes cars tangled,…
[ad_1] Five Star Movement’s political leader and deputy prime minister Luigi Di Maio replied with a snub to Fitch Ratings’ decision to change the outlook on Italian debt from “stable” to “negative”. Speaking at a conference on the Tuscan coast, Mr Di Maio pledged to carry on with the reforms promised by his party earlier…
[ad_1] Fitch Ratings slashed its rating from “stable” to “negative” after Italy’s new populist leader Matteo Salvini vowed to cut tax. Italy remains defiant with the Lega-Five Star Movement coalition saying it could even breach the EU’s budget limits to carry out its election promises. Branding the coalition a government of “new and untested nature”,…
[ad_1] The French President defended the bloc in the wake of Matteo Salvini’s latest attack on the EU. Mr Salvini has suggested the Genoa bridge collapse was caused by EU constraints placed on Italian authorities. At least 43 people died when a 200m (656ft) section of the Morandi bridge near Genoa suddenly collapsed under heavy…
[ad_1] Speaking after a meeting of EU defence ministers in Vienna, Matteo Salvini, interior minister and leader of the far-right Lega party, claimed Rome was “assessing” whether to continue the EU’s Sophia mission, which currently lands all rescued migrants in Italian ports. Italian Defence Minister Elisabetta Trenta expressed her disappointment on Thursday after no agreement…
[ad_1] A ski resort in northern Italy was coated with 10cm of snow on Sunday as temperatures plunged to -8C. The northeast Italian town of Pordenone also experienced strong snowstorms over the weekend where residents were hit by a sudden change in temperatures. Strong winds battered the northern Italian region after a prolonged heatwave that…
[ad_1] Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Ms Bifarini claimed the strong position of the current Italian Government could finally push the European Union to stop “refusing” demands for more flexibility. The eurosceptic economist argued that if Brussels continued to reject new economic proposals to help member states recover from the damages incurred by joining the eurozone,…
[ad_1] Tourists in Santa Maria del Cedro in Italy‘s region Calabria were surprised by an unexpected beachgoer taking a dip in the Tyrrhenian sea earlier this month. Shocking social media footage shows a baby elephant slowly walking into the water in an attempt to escape the torrid 31C heat. The elephant can be seen enjoying…
[ad_1] Mount Etna in Sicily was spitting out lava and columns of ash on Saturday after the volcano initially reawoke in late July. The highest volcano in Italy and largest in Europe produced a breathtaking show with its latest eruption on Thursday 23 August. The stunning phenomenon was confined to the summit of the volcano’s…
[ad_1] The Italian Interior Minister thanked the Albanian Government as the non-European Union country agreed to accept 20 of the 190 migrants who docked in Catania, Sicily, last week. Speaking at a League party reception in the Italian northern town of Pinzolo, Mr Salvini argued the Albanian Government demonstrated to be “better” than the French…
[ad_1] Ten days after they were rescued in the Mediterranean Sea, Italy has allowed all the migrants stuck on an Italian coast guard ship to disembark. Early Sunday, 137 migrants left the Diciotti, stepping onto the dock at Catania, Sicily, where police photographed them for ID checks, a requirement for asylum-seekers. Italy’s populist government had…
[ad_1] Thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Italy on Saturday as 190 migrants were refused to disembark in the port of Catania, Sicily. The migrants were rescued from an overcrowded boat off the coast of Lampedusa last week. Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini refused to give an authorisation for most of the migrant…
[ad_1] Italian deputy prime minister Luigi Di Maio pledged to hold back money from the EU if other countries refuse to take in migrants from the coastguard ship docked in Sicily. The Diciotti is stranded off the Italian coast with more than 150 people on board, some of whom are said to have gone on…
[ad_1] Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Mr Becchi claimed the eurozone is on the verge of collapsing and that Italy would only benefit from leaving the shared currency. The Italian philosophy of law professor at the University of Genoa argued the European Union economic project will fail as soon as President of the European Central Bank Mario…
[ad_1] Many of the 150 migrants stranded aboard a coast guard ship for a ninth day began a hunger strike Friday out of frustration that Italy won’t let them disembark in Sicily unless fellow European Union nations first pledge to take them, authorities said, in the latest standoff provoked by Italy’s anti-migrant interior minister. “They…
[ad_1] The American tourist, 68, was dipping her feet into the fountain in Piazza Venezia, when police charged her for the crime of “vilification of tombs”. This comes as two English-speaking tourists are being hunted by police for stripping off in the Altare della Patria fountain in Piazza Venezia, which is Rome’s central hub, on…
[ad_1] The civil protection department said 23 people were rescued, including a 10-year-old boy, after surviving the flash rush of water in the narrow gorge in Italy‘s Calabria region, near Civita. Six people have been taken to hospital. Officials said at least five people ar missing but the total could be more because not all had…
[ad_1] Italy’s civil protection agency says the death toll in a flash flood that swept away hikers in a narrow gorge in the southern region of Calabria has risen to 10. At least three others are missing, too. Authorities on Tuesday said 23 people have been saved from flooding in the Raganello Gorge, a popular…
[ad_1] Heavy rain flooded a gorge filled with hikers in the southern region of Calabria, killing at least eight people, Italy’s civil protection agency said. It said the dead included four men and four women. On Monday, the head of civil protection in Calabria, Carlo Tansi, told Sky TG24 that 12 other people, including a…
[ad_1] The radical Five Star Movement-Lega coalition are aiming to boost the country’s economy by increasing investment in infrastructure. The Daily Telegraph has revealed that Italian officials intend to use the ‘Golden Rule’, which was supported by Gordon Brown, in order to use money taken from the headline budget deficit. However, this is regarded as…
[ad_1] Italian Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli accused Malta of shirking its responsibility by not rescuing stricken vessels making the dangerous journey from North Africa. His comments come as an argument over which of the two European countries should take in 190 migrants rescued this week enters its fourth day. Malta refused to come to the…
[ad_1] The service came as rescuers found a car containing a family of three among the concrete debris. Officials have announced four more fatalities, bringing the death toll to 42. Some families stayed away from the service, opting for private ones out of anger at the government. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Interior Minister Matteo Salvini…
[ad_1] The municipality of Cabras has enrolled eight young volunteers to guard its precious shores, in response to fears that Sardinia’s beaches could disappear if sand continues to be stolen. The volunteers patrol almost four miles of coastline and beaches, including beautiful tourist hotspots Is Arutas and Mari Ermi. One helper, Silvia, said: “We try…
[ad_1] A video posted on social media shows the moment the 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Italy‘s central region of Molise. The quake’s epicentre was in the eastern-coastal Italian city Montecilfone. The quake was also felt in the closest towns of Rieti and Alto Velino, still recovering from a powerful earthquake in 2016. The shock sparked fears over…
[ad_1] Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini in turn blamed the EU for strangling his country’s economy, saying: “Spending that saves lives, jobs and the right to health must not be part of rigid calculations and of rules imposed by Europe.” Yesterday he stepped up his attack, saying Italy needed to be free to spend…
[ad_1] The magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit near Italy’s eastern coastline, close to the city of Montecilfone in the Molise region. People ran from their homes after the shaking began, but early reports indicate there was only minor damage. The tremor could be felt as far away as Rome and Naples, according to data from the…
[ad_1] Up to 39 people are reported to be dead after a large section of a road bridge collapsed in the northern Italian city of Genoa. The bridge in Italy collapsed on Tuesday morning, leaving vehicles crushed by tons of concrete and steel. The shocking video from the Italian fire brigade pans over the destruction…
[ad_1] Said Haidar, Haidar founder, warned that Italy and Spain, in particular, are tremendously exposed to the ongoing financial crisis in Turkey. He said: “Erdogan has not shown any sign of backing down and going to a more orthodox policy and if things get worse with the Turkish Lira there will be an increase in…
[ad_1] Rescue workers combed through the rubble of Italy’s bridge collapse on Wednesday as the death toll climbed to 37 and the government blamed the bridge’s private owner, demanding resignations and moving to strip its toll concession. The 50-year-old bridge, part of a toll motorway linking the port city of Genoa with southern France, collapsed…
[ad_1] Whitehall officials insisted the responsibility “for organising the landing, in the nearest safe harbour” must be “assumed by the maritime competent authorities in accordance with the wishes of the master of the ship”. The comments come after Italy’s transport minister, Danilo Toninelli – member of populist Five Star movement – urged Mrs May to…
[ad_1] A pair of Canadian student travellers bemoaning what appeared to be a routine delay aboard their train through Italy instead learned they were just minutes from a disastrous bridge collapse that killed at least 20 people on Tuesday. Speaking from the train shortly after the tragedy, Tamar Bresge, 23, said she and her friend…
[ad_1] A bridge over an industrial area in the Italian city of Genoa partially collapsed during a sudden and violent storm on Tuesday, leaving vehicles crushed in the rubble below. Private broadcaster Sky TG24 said a 200-metre section of the Morandi Bridge collapsed Tuesday, and firefighters told The Associated Press there are concerns about gas…
[ad_1] A BRIDGE on one of Italy’s busiest Italian motorway has collapsed, causing dozen of cars to fall hundreds of metres above the ground. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Speaking to Italian daily Corriere della Sera, the Italian eurosceptic claimed Angela Merkel’s party in the European Parliament will be “brushed aside” by new anti-establishment parties around the Brussels bloc. Italy‘s Deputy Prime Minister argued the future of eurosceptic governments in Strasbourg will rule for the next seven years to reverse the European People’s Party…
[ad_1] A video was uploaded onto Twitter showing the airport in northern Italy going up in flames and plumes of smoke rising into the sky. Shocking photos followed at 12.52pm with social media users using the hashtag Bologna to spread the word on online. This is a breaking news story. More to follow. [ad_2] Source…
[ad_1] They delighted the world with their romantic wedding in Italy last month. And now David Hasselhoff, 66, and his bride Hayley Roberts, 38, have spilled all the details about their nuptials in Italy, which included a dance off and a pool party. Hayley wore a stunning Galia Lahav off the shoulder dress with lace…
[ad_1] The Lega-Five Star Movement (M5S) coalition has sparked fear among European investors and market analysts after pledging to “immediately” introduce the financial changes the parties campaigned for ahead of the March 4 election. These hefty reforms include the creation of a flat tax, which imposes the same tax percentage on all individuals regardless of…
[ad_1] Hayley Roberts and David Hasselhoff attend the Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Los Angeles Premiere on April 19, 2017. Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com The Hoff is off the market! David Hasselhoff wed longtime love Hayley Roberts on Tuesday, July 31, in the southern region of Puglia, Italy, ABC News reports. Celebrity Weddings of 2018…
[ad_1] Italian officials deflected responsibility Tuesday after 108 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean were returned to Libya, a move that humanitarian groups said could violate international law. The UN refugee agency and Amnesty International denounced the decision to take the migrants to Libya. But both Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini and Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli insisted…
[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday praised Italy’s new premier for his handling of immigration issues, and says the two leaders will discuss trade and the military. Prior to meeting with Giuseppe Conte at the White House, Trump said Italy “has taken a very firm stance on the border” and other European countries should follow their…
[ad_1] Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi announced the change on Thursday. The statement appears to contradict earlier signals sent by the new Italian government. Late in June, Italy’s defence minister Elisabetta Trenta said she affirmed to US national security adviser John Bolton that Rome aimed to reach NATO’s spending target. The majority of NATO countries…
[ad_1] Grandmother Norma Bigi, 84, the latest victim of the illness, died after tests revealed the bacteria came from water from a fountain in Bresso, a town near Milan. Those taken ill from the disease found themselves suffering its classic symptoms in the past 12-13 days and have all been admitted to hospital while authorities…
[ad_1] Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip Thursday, July 26 Marina Granovskaia dealings Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is reportedly heading to Milan today to try and complete three transfer deals. According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Sarri is keen to stick to his homeland when it comes to bringing…
[ad_1] Lorenzo Codogno, former chief economist and director general at the Italian Treasury Department, raised concerns following threats from the Italian government that they intended to block the trade deal. In a shock warning, Mr Codogno said: “If Italy blows up such an important international treaty as the CETA, while the world is leaning towards…
[ad_1] The heads of the Five Star Movement (5SM) and Lega parties are united in a battle against Mr Tria over nominations for the leadership of the state lender, CDP. And they have gone as far as to “threaten unofficially to use the weapon of seeking Giovanni Tria’s resignation”, according to a report in national…
[ad_1] Italy have long been at loggerheads with the EU, feeling it is unfairly expected to take the weight of migrants flocking to Europe from Africa. This week, 500 Libyan migrants arrived in Europe with an equal share of responsibility divided between EU member states to lighten the burden on Italy. A deal was struck…
[ad_1] Last week, Juventus and Real Madrid agreed a £99.2m fee and the Ronaldo will sign a four-year contract. And the Portuguese star arrived at Turin Airport this afternoon with Juventus’ official Twitter account welcoming him. In the picture, Ronaldo, who is with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, gives a thumbs up to the camera. On…
[ad_1] A vessel operated by EU border agency Frontex and another owned by Italy’s tax police picked up the migrants on Saturday near the Italian island of Linosa – more than 100 nautical miles from Malta. Last night, Malta said the people travelling on the packed vessel were Italy’s responsibility but Italian Interior Minister Matteo…
[ad_1] American actor George Clooney was taken to a hospital in Sardinia, Italy, and released after being involved in an accident while riding his motorcycle, hospital officials said. The John Paul II Hospital in Olbia said Clooney was released Tuesday. Local media that had gathered at the hospital said Clooney is believed to have left…
[ad_1] Tito Boeri, President of the country’s Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale (INPS), or Institute for Data, Research and Financial Statements, has already angered Lega leader Matteo Salvini by urging him to concentrate on reducing public spending rather than tightening up his country’s borders. Lega and coalition partners Five Star Movement secured power on a…
[ad_1] Juventus are said to be interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. A deal worth £88m (€100m) is supposedly in the pipeline, with Ronaldo tipped to sign a £105m, four-year contract. Reports in both Italy and Spain claim the two parties are in talks and Ronaldo is receptive to a move. So much so…
[ad_1] Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Mr Salvini attacked the EU yesterday during the annual gathering of his party. Speaking about the one-month old government’s priorities for the country, he said: “We will try to comply to European regulations, but we are ready to ignore them for the good of Italians. “If to see our people…
[ad_1] Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini took to Twitter this morning and shared with his 802,000 followers authorities turned the boat away before adding they “can forget about arriving in an Italian port”. His tweet comes 24 hours after the bodies of three babies were washed up on a Libyan shore when a boat carrying…
[ad_1] A SPANISH NGO rescued 59 migrants as they tried to cross the Mediterranean from Libya on Saturday, drawing condemnation from Italy’s far-right interior minister who said they were not welcome in his country. The news comes a day after three babies were found dead and 100 more went missing in a shipwreck apparently caused…
[ad_1] New Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte has ripped into his EU counterparts, claiming that they don’t fully grasp the Europe-wide migration deal secured this week. Confusion over the migrant deal has caused rifts to emerge between countries on the frontline of the migrant crisis and those without an external border. The proposal to build EU…
[ad_1] Italy were behind the monstrous delays as Rome’s new Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte flexed his muscles during his first major European Council summit in Brussels. Starting earlier in the day he blocked conclusions on enlargement, security and defence before the meet-up’s biggest issue, migration, reached the table. One EU diplomat said the Italians had…
[ad_1] A Senior EU official has confirmed Rome is behind the stalled talks in the Belgian capital after a press conference, featuring Jean-Claude Juncker, Donald Tusk and Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. Express.co.uk has learned Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has blocked all of the summit conclusions – not just those on migration, which has…
[ad_1] The Italian Interior Minister called on the German Chancellor and the French President to move “from words to facts” as they acknowledged Italy had been left alone to cope with the migrant crisis hitting Europe since 2015. Mr Salvini said the two EU leaders should be “coherent” and demanded they keep the promise of…
[ad_1] Italy will take some of the migrants aboard a rescue ship run by the German group Mission Lifeline that has been stranded near Malta for days, Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says. He said in a statement Tuesday that he made the pledge in a call to the prime minister of Malta. Contee added that he…
[ad_1] Holidaymakers who also get cheap massages or tattoos done on the beach will also be slapped with a penalty charge in an attempt by the firebrand politician to stamp out illegal trade. The move is being probed Mr Salvini, who along with Luigi di Maio form part of the holiday-hotspot’s coalition government, to make…
[ad_1] Italy’s new far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini put the refugee crisis back on the EU’s agenda earlier this month after he refused to take in a ship which was stranded at sea for days before it was finally offered safe haven in Spain. Mr Salvini, the leader of the anti-immigrant League party, says the…
[ad_1] Speaking to reporters, he said: “France has no lessons to learn from anybody, we are the second country welcoming asylum seekers this year. “And it’s in that mood that I want to go forward with all the colleagues who are ready to offer a solution that respects our history, our rights, and allows us…
[ad_1] Speaking on the doorstep of an emergency summit on EU migration, called to shore up Angela Merkel’s fractured government and to placate tough-talking Italy, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez directed a jibe towards Italy/ He said: “Spain, as a society and as a government is fulfilling our commitments, not only with regard to the European…
[ad_1] The newly-appointed Italian leader revealed his country had presented 15 leaders attending the European Union migration summit in Brussels with the new proposals. Giuseppe Conte told the press: “We are here to present the Italian proposal for a new migration policy. “A completely new Italian proposal based on the new resolution paradigm to solve…
[ad_1] Kourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima walk through Rome after dinner at Pierluigi’s restaurant on June 19, 2018. Agostino Fabio/ MEGA Head over flippers! Kourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima went for a romantic swim while vacationing in Capri, Italy. Kourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima’s Sexy Romance in Pictures The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 39, shared…
[ad_1] Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio said Mr Macron’s claims migration flows towards Europe had reduced in comparison to a few years ago were out of touch with reality. Writing on his Facebook page, he said: “Italy indeed faces a migration emergency and it’s partly because France keeps pushing back people at the border.…
[ad_1] Earlier on Thursday, the Dutch-flagged German ship Lifeline, owned by the charity of the same name, was refused entry to Rome’s ports as the debate over the current migrant crisis in the EU raged on. Spain had been in contact with Malta to offer humanitarian help with a ship carrying more than 200 rescued immigrants which…
[ad_1] Italy has threatened to boycott Sunday’s emergency EU mini-summit on immigration, called after the German Chancellor was given a two week deadline to change policies. Mrs Merkel has asked for extra money from EU nations to deal with the crisis. But Italy said they would refuse to sign any joint statement after a draft…
[ad_1] The Munich-based IFO Institute for Economic Research said it expected the German economy to grow by 1.8 percent this year and in 2019, a big revision downwards from previous forecasts of 2.6 percent and 2.1 percent respectively. IFO economist Timo Wollmershaeuser said: “The economy developed significantly more weakly than anticipated in the first few…
[ad_1] Spain said on Saturday it had accepted France’s offer to take in some of the arrivals. Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo said in a statement: “The French government will work together with the Spanish government to handle the arrival of the migrants.” She added France would “accept migrants” once they had been processed…
[ad_1] Mr Conte, who was a little-known law professor before taking office this month at the head of an anti-establishment coalition, is meeting the German Chancellor today for top level talks, following talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris last Friday. Mr Conte leads a government backed by the 5-Star Movement and the far-right…
[ad_1] Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze aboard the 20-metre vessel, which is in the waters close to Porto Venere, not far from the holiday hotspot of La Spezia. Witnesses several kilometres away have reported seeing a column of thick black smoke rising from what remains of the yacht, Euronews reports. All of the…
[ad_1] An Italian navy boat, known as the Dattilo, which had some of the migrants on board entered the port of Valencia shortly before 7am this morning. It was followed shortly afterwards by the Aquarius, which rescued the migrants last weekend. The arrival came after Spain’s Foreign Minister Josep Borrell agreed the migrants could go…
[ad_1] The Aquarius, which is run by SOS Mediterranee and Doctors without Borders (MSF), is now on its way to Spain. The ship had previously tried to dock in Italy, but the country’s new anti-migrant Minister of the Interior, Matteo Salvini, refused to accept it. Officials in Malta also turned the boat away, claiming the…
[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday Europe’s response to mass migration has not adapted to the times and that reform is needed. During a joint news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Macron said “the proper response is European, but the existing European response is not adapted.”…
[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron and new Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte meet Friday amid tensions between the two countries over migration. Conte, who heads a populist government, will have a working lunch with the pro-European Macron at the Elysee palace. They will then hold a joint news conference. Macron’s office said the discussions will focus…
[ad_1] Italy will not ratify the European Union’s free trade agreement with Canada, its new agriculture minister said on Thursday, ratcheting up an international trade spat and potentially scuppering the EU’s biggest accord in years. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is the first major trade deal the European Union has signed since it…
[ad_1] Italy plans to transfer some migrants crammed aboard a charity boat onto other vessels on Tuesday and then sail them all to Spain, despite appeals from humanitarian groups to let the group land immediately. The 629 migrants, including 11 children and seven pregnant women, have been drifting in the central Mediterranean aboard the Aquarius rescue ship since Sunday, when…
[ad_1] The eurosceptic deputy PM blasted other European countries for leaving Italy virtually alone to manage the large migrant flux reaching Italian coasts since 2015. Mr Salvini announced on June 10 Italy would refuse entry to its ports to the Aquarius boat carrying 629 migrants from Lybia sparking an immediate response from the European Union.…
[ad_1] Italy and Malta dug in for a second day Monday and refused to let a rescue ship with 629 people aboard dock in their ports, leaving the migrants at sea as a diplomatic standoff escalated under Italy’s new anti-immigrant government. “Enough!” said Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini. “Saving lives is a duty, but transforming…
[ad_1] EA’s shared world shooter Anthem may have a release date. According to a listing on Amazon Italy (spotted on ResetEra), Anthem’s release date is February 19, 2019. With EA Play, EA’s pre-E3 2018 event less than an hour away, this could very well be when Anthem is finally out and it’s expected at the…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose on Wednesday after tech sector strength lifted Wall Street shares while concerns about Italy’s debt prompted investors to move into lower-risk government debt elsewhere, pushing U.S. Treasury yields down from recent highs. FILE PHOTO: Men exchange greetings in front of an electronic board displaying the Nikkei average outside…
[ad_1] Giuseppe Conte used his first speech in office to promise his government would try and interact with Russia again. Speaking to Italian senators, Mr Conte said: “We will be the advocates of an opening towards Russia. “A Russia which has consolidated its international role in recent years in various geopolitical crises. “We will promote…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose on Wednesday after tech sector strength lifted Wall Street shares while concerns about Italy’s debt prompted investors to move into lower-risk government debt elsewhere, pushing U.S. Treasury yields down from recent highs. FILE PHOTO: Men exchange greetings in front of an electronic board displaying the Nikkei average outside…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks edged up on Wednesday after tech sector strength lifted Wall Street shares, while concerns about Italy’s debt prompted investors to move into lower-risk government debt elsewhere, pushing U.S. Treasury yields down from recent highs. FILE PHOTO: Men exchange greetings in front of an electronic board displaying the Nikkei average…
[ad_1] Anti-EU Lega leader Mr Salvini launched his latest scathing attack to the EU today while he was outlining the immediate actions of the government to tackle illegal immigration. Speaking to journalists in parliament, he said: “I will have the honour to meet as soon as possible Libyan and Tunisian authorities. “We are looking into…
[ad_1] The anti-Brexit campaigner called for a respectful approach to the new populist Italian Cabinet and urged Brussels to consider with care the “many” reforms that need to be undertaken to solve the problems of the euro zone. Mr Soros warned that trying to punish Rome for filling more than 50 percent of the country’s…
[ad_1] The leader of the eurosceptic Lega blasted George Soros for urging Italy to investigate Mr Salvini’s links to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr Salvini, who was sworn in as co-deputy PM and Home Secretary last week, said he was “ashamed” the Hungarian billionaire had even been invited to give a speech in Italy. In…
[ad_1] Italy, one of the world’s largest economies, already has a huge 132 percent debt to GDP ratio – second only to Greece on 180 percent. Any moves to up its spending could lead to a downgrade by credit agencies, potentially triggering a financial crisis in the country and spreading around the EU. Today, German…
[ad_1] Mr Juncker reassured the public that the eurozone would not be affected, despite the anti-establishment 5-star Movement and right-wing nationalist Lega’s power grab in Italy. Speculation is rife the alliance will seek to leave the euro and bring back the lira, while there is also growing anticipation the government will scrap austerity measures. In…
[ad_1] Europe faces an overwhelming number of struggles that could wipe out solidarity inside the bloc, according to Greg Katz, a reporter for the AP. Speaking on BBC Dateline, the foreign correspondent reeled off a series of crises that threaten the future of the EU. He noted problems in Hungary, Poland, Italy, Spain, US trade tariffs…
[ad_1] Italy will become a strong friend to Britain in an attempt to resolve the deadlocked Brexit talks, as leading figures of the new government hit out at Michel Barnier’s punishment tactics. Brussels’ negotiator chief Mr Barnier has intensified his aggressive rhetoric against the British as the Brexit talks continue to stall ahead of a crucial June…
[ad_1] Italy has faced a mounting debt problem over the past 30 years with debt totalling more than 130 percent of its economic output, second in the eurozone after Greece. Pensioner Alberto Mazzelli told Al Jazeera that ditching the lira bought nothing but problems for Italians. He said: “It was supposed to be 2000 lira to the…
[ad_1] Mr Savona, who has been described as “suicidally anti-German” by former finance minister Ignazio Visco, had previously said that Italy doesn’t necessarily need to exit the eurozone to recover from its long-lasting financial struggles – and instead Germany should. He explained: “It’s Germany that should ditch the euro because its economy’s growing surplus is…
[ad_1] “Open doors in Italy for good people and a one-way ticket for those who come to Italy to create commotion and think they will be taken care of. ‘Send them home’ will be one of our top priorities,” he said. Calogero Santoro is the head of Girasoli, a non-profit organisation that promotes the integration…
[ad_1] Italy has started its way to recovery following an intense four-day Constitutional crisis sparked by President Sergio Mattarella’s decision to reject a key cabinet member proposal. Economist Paolo Savona saw his appointment vetoed over concerns about his anti-euro views that sparked panic across the European Union and European markets. But on June 1 President…
[ad_1] Italy spiralled into a dramatic constitutional crisis after President Sergio Mattarella vetoed Prof Savona’s nomination to the Treasury. But after the last round of crunch talks between coalition partners Lega and Five Star Movement (M5S), another anti-euro economist was sworn into the role. Prof Giovanni Tria signed the official document recognising him as new…
[ad_1] ITALY’S president has sworn in western Europe’s first populist government, featuring a mix of anti-Establishment and right-wing ministers who have promised an “Italy first” agenda that has alarmed Europe’s political establishment. New Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and his cabinet were sworn in by President Sergio Mattarella at the presidential palace while the continent’s euroskeptic…
[ad_1] The swearing in of the new government took place in a ceremony at the Quirinale Palace in Rome. Lega’s leader Matteo Salvini and M5S leader Luigi Di Maio reached an agreement to form a coalition government and assigned the 18 ministerial posts available after a four-hour long meeting. Both party leaders will hold the…
[ad_1] Italy is without a truly elected government in around seven years and has been in political limbo since March’s general election which produced no clear winner. Anti-establishment Five Star Movement collected 32.68 percent of the vote, making them the most popular individual party, on a campaign pledge of representing voters who have felt left…
[ad_1] The longest-ever political crisis in the history of the Italian Republic looks over after a long day of talks between all political forces. Lega’s Matteo Salvini and Five Star Movement’s Luigi Di Maio found an agreement and assigned the eighteen ministerial posts available after a four-hour long meeting. The eurosceptic pair will both be…
[ad_1] The EU Commission President said he was no longer going to accept the accusation the EU is not doing enough to combat youth unemployment in Italy as claimed by the new populist Lega-Five Star Movement Government. The Brussels chief added it was time Italians took care of their own internal political problems and stopped…
[ad_1] Italy has been without a government since the March elections and when the populist coalition between the Five Star Movement and Lega attempted to form one they were vetoed over their choice of eurosceptic finance minister by Italian President Sergio Mattarella. With the crisis sending the euro crashing down, many senior EU figures have…
[ad_1] The law professor – a compromise candidate – was approved by the Italian president yesterday after the two populist parties Lega and the Five Star Movement reached a coalition deal, but his selection has been considered controversial by many. Mr Conte has no experience in politics and has been accused of exaggerating his CV,…
[ad_1] Italy’s anti-establishment Five-Star Movement and the right-wing League succeeded Thursday in forming western Europe’s first populist government, which will be headed by a political novice whose first try was rejected four days earlier as too risky for the Italian economy. What changed was the willingness of Five-Star Leader Luigi Di Maio and the League’s…
[ad_1] Mr Marsili placed the blame of the increasing support of populist parties across the European Union on the bloc’s inability to push through much-needed reforms. The Italian author laid into the bloc for failing to address the needs for change required by member states – focusing his scathing rant on the “unsustainable Eurozone.” Mr…
[ad_1] Lega leader Matteo Salvini and M5S leader Luigi Di Maio have agreed on a list of ministers which have been sent to President Sergio Mattarella. In a joint statement from Di Maio and Salvini, they said: “The conditions for a political government have been found.” Salvini said on Facebook: ““Commitment, coherence, listening skulls, hard work,…
[ad_1] The economist said investors will have to consider the “low probability” of a hard hit to the Italian economy as the country plunges into political crisis. Instability in Italy and continued concerns over Brexit have pushed the price of the EU common currency down in a torrid week for European traders. In a statement…
[ad_1] The Five Star Movement and Lega’s attempts to form a new government have continued to hit stumbling blocks, leaving Italy without a credible government months after the election held on March 4. Latest talks faltered again this week after the pro-EU Italian President Sergio Mattarella vetoed the proposed choice of finance minister, Paolo Savona,…
[ad_1] Speaking on France24, the Director of Europe Alternatives argued the “reckless” persistence of the EU who continue with “business as usual”, despite the financial crisis hitting Greece in 2015 sending clear alarms of a needed reform, has caused a domino effect of increased euroscepticism around the Brussels bloc, starting with Italy. Mr Marsili added the…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks rebounded from a two-month trough on Thursday and the euro enjoyed a respite after sinking to its lowest in 10 months as the political turmoil in Italy that roiled global financial markets showed signs of easing. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic stock quotation board outside a…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks rebounded from a two-month trough on Thursday, while the euro enjoyed a respite after sinking to its lowest in 10 months as political turmoil in Italy that had roiled global financial markets showed signs of easing. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic stock quotation board outside a…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks rebounded from a two-month trough on Thursday, while the euro enjoyed a respite after sinking to its lowest in 10 months as political turmoil in Italy that had roiled global financial markets showed signs of easing. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 and Dow registered their biggest daily percentage gains since May 4, on signs of easing political turmoil in Italy and as a surge in oil prices boosted energy stocks. The S&P 500’s gains erased the losses of Tuesday, when the…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow registering their biggest daily percentage gains since May 4, as signs emerged of an easing of political turmoil in Italy and a surge in oil prices boosted energy stocks. FILE PHOTO: Traders work at the Citadel Securities post…
[ad_1] The Dow Jones industrial average has taken a big hit this week, losing more than 400 points today after political unrest in Italy sends the Euro tumbling. President Sergio Matterella vetoed a cabinet appointment put forward by Five-Star (M5S) and Lega, throwing the country into political disarray. Investors now worry that a snap election…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Wednesday, indicating a rebound from the steep selloff driven by a political crisis in Italy that had pushed the S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials to their worst day in a month. FILE PHOTO: Traders work at the Citadel Securities post on the floor…
[ad_1] Speaking to Bloomberg, Mr Varoufakis claimed the Italian President had allowed eurosceptic Matteo Salvini to become the leader of a “pro-democracy group” in Italy giving him the power to gain more votes at the next general election. The former Greek minister argued the Italian President could have easily rejected the populist coalition government by…
[ad_1] Brussels has been plunged into chaos after the Five Star Movement and Lega’s anti-EU coalition were denied the opportunity to form a government by Italian president Sergio Mattarella, sparking a constitutional crisis in Rome. EU leaders waded into the argument, most notably the bloc’s budget chief Gunther Oettinger said Italians electing populists is “not…
[ad_1] The pound sterling continues to rise in strength today, as prices increase against the Euro amid political discourse in Italy. Political instability in Italy and continued Brexit concerns have pushed Euro prices down in a torrid week for European traders. This week, President Sergio Mattarella voted against the appointment of a finance minister well…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Italy’s political crisis and renewed trade war fears sent world stocks lower for the sixth day in a row, though hopes that Italy could avoid a new election helped European markets stage a mini-bounce from one of their worst selloffs in years. FILE PHOTO: The podium where Carlo Cottarelli was waited…
[ad_1] Ignazio Corrao, MEP for 5SM told Blate night politics programme that comments from EU’s Budget Commissioner, Guenther Oettinger, about Italy electing populists were “not acceptable”. Mr Oettinger told the German media the market crash following Italy’s election should serve as a warning to the rest of Europe about electing populists. Mr Corrao slammed the…
[ad_1] A US Treasury spokesman said the US was watching the ongoing situation in Italy, but urged them to stay with the currency group. The official said: “It would be better if they are to work things out within the euro zine without making significant changes there, and certainly the Italians have the opportunity to…
[ad_1] Mr Oettinger’s remarks were labeled as “disgusting bullying” by Nigel Farage, while even fellow EU bureaucrats Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker distanced themselves from Oettinger’s comments. Mr Tusk, the European Council President, took to Twitter to urge “all EU institutions” to “please respect the voters”. Mr Juncker, meanwhile, said in a statement: “Italy’s fate…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average registered their biggest one-day percentage drops in a month on Tuesday as political turmoil in Italy sparked concerns about the stability of the euro zone and shares of U.S. banks tumbled. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock…
[ad_1] U.S. stock markets sank more than one per cent in value on Tuesday on downbeat guidance on trading from JP Morgan and worries over Italy, putting the S&P and Dow Jones Industrial Average on track for their biggest one-day drops in a month. The political crisis in Rome, and the threat to the euro project…
[ad_1] Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias has warned specifically that financial instability in Italy could cause further economic problems for Greece. After eight years of misery, Greece is set to end what it hopes to be its final bailout programme in August this year, and Mr Kotzias told a news conference with his German counterpart…
[ad_1] The strengthening of sterling comes as Italy is on the path to another snap election after a would-be coalition between the Five Star Movement and Lega collapsed before it even formed. Italy now finds itself in political stalemate after president Sergio Mattarella vetoed the appointment of eurosceptic Paolo Savona, 81, as finance minister. Carlo…
[ad_1] European markets have rallied at the news but analysts warned this upturn could prove short-lived with new elections now likely, adding more uncertainty to the political situation in the Eurozone’s third largest economy. Italian president Sergio Mattarella shocked the international community after rejecting the coalition’s finance minister candidate, 81-year-old eurosceptic economist Paolo Savona, over…
[ad_1] The next Italian election, set to be held later this year, will become a referendum of Italy’s membership of the euro, according to Sky News’ Europe correspondent. Mark Stone said that Italians are becoming more and more eurosceptic, and are second only to the British in Europe in anti-EU sentiment. The warning of a…
[ad_1] Italy’s president set the country on a path back to fresh elections on Monday, appointing a former International Monetary Fund official as interim prime minister with the task of planning for snap polls and to pass the next budget. The decision to appoint Carlo Cottarelli to form a stopgap administration sets the stage for…
[ad_1] This comes after Mr Mattarella refused to accept the prime minister-in-waiting’s nomination for finance minister sparking his resignation and forcing Italy to go two steps back with forming a government. Mr Mattarella, was put into power by a previous pro-EU government and refused to accept the nominee for Paolo Savona who had previously said…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. oil futures hit six-week lows on expectations major producers may ease output curbs on Monday, while Asian stocks and U.S. share futures gained on signs the United States and North Korea were still working towards holding a summit. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures rose on Monday on signs that the United States and North Korea are still working towards holding a summit next month, while oil prices extended losses on expectations of more supply from major producers. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New…
[ad_1] A baby boy named Miracle has been born on board a humanitarian ship — a bright spot as the tide of migrants risking sea crossings from Libya to Italy has increased as the weather has improved. There have been more than 1,800 migrants rescued by humanitarian ships, and Italy’s navy and coast guard vessels over the past three days, and…
[ad_1] BBC’s Andrew Marr was discussing the new Italian coalition during the paper review when he claimed their plans were a “big problem for Brussels”. Italy President Sergio Mattarella confirmed the appointment of anti-EU lawyer Giuseppe Conte on May 23 following two months of coalition talks between the Lega and Five Star Movement. Speaking on…
[ad_1] Spain has joined Italy in becoming a huge political headache for the European Union, following a week of political turmoil in the country. Earlier this week, Spain’s opposition socialist party filed a no-confidence motion against the prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, over an ongoing corruption scandal. Pedro Sánchez, the leader of the socialists, said that…
[ad_1] The blistering words follows the open attacks to Rome published on German magazines Frankfurter Allgemeine and Der Spiegel, where Italy was called an “aggressive freeloader” and a nation “less grateful than beggars”. Mr Salvini, who is pushing for the appointment as finance minister of Paolo Savona, a leading anti-euro economist, took to Facebook to…
[ad_1] Don’t mess with Dr. Meredith Grey! Ellen Pompeo was the victim of a robbery during her vacation in Italy. The Grey’s Anatomy star revealed to fans via Instagram that someone tried to ruin her trip by stealing her purse and running away with it. Stars at Court Pompeo, 48, shared a photo of two…
[ad_1] When Italy’s new government is fully formed it will mark the first time a founding member state is ruled by a eurosceptic alliance in EU history. And Rome looks set to abandon every federalist project dreamed by French President Macron, as the government “contract” signed by the future ruling coalition clearly shows a disdain…
[ad_1] Italy poses a huge danger to the eurozone and the future of the European Union, according to Judy Dempsey, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Europe think tank. The new Eurosceptic Italian government led by two anti-establishment forces, the Five Star Movement and The League, have already sent shockwaves to Brussels. The policy pledges of the Italian…
[ad_1] With fears of Eurozone ’debt-pooling’ mounting, German FDP party leader Christian Lindner has warned single currency’s banking union could become a debt “transfer union through the back door”. EU governments and financial markets are nervously watching on as a new government in Italy finally takes shape and Mr Christian Lindner has demanded pre-emptive action…
[ad_1] ITALY’S next government, a coalition between the populist Five Star Movement and the far-right Northern League, is giving investors plenty to worry about. Leaked plans, hastily abandoned, suggested it might want to leave the euro or ask the European Central Bank to forgive €250bn ($292bn) of Italian debt. But less attention has been paid…
[ad_1] Speaking to Bloomberg, the non-executive chairman at Caixabank argued European Union officials should take the new political situation in Italy as a “note of caution”. Mr Gual claimed that despite his confidence in a sensible resolution against the Italian threat to the Brussels bloc’s monetary union, European authorities should work towards the creation of…
[ad_1] On the same day Italy revealed little-known academic Giuseppe Conte as its prime minister designate following talks between the anti-establishment Five-Star and right-wing Lega, Rome’s top business leader Vincenzo Boccia, the president of the Confindustria group, fired a sharp warning to the two populist parties as they move ever closer to forming a government…
[ad_1] Giuseppe Conte, the law professor named as Italian prime minister on Wednesday after surviving accusations he inflated his academic credentials, must now prove he can lead the euro zone’s third largest economy with no political experience. Conte, who is unaffiliated to any party, emerged from obscurity on Monday when the anti-establishment Five Star Movement…
[ad_1] Local media declared the engineer of the train was the first killed after the locomotive collided with the truck at 11.20pm local time (10.20pm GMT). The ANSA outlet also reported the second casualty was someone initially critically injured from the incident but later died while being taken to hospital in a helicopter. Rescue teams…
[ad_1] Lego, which is ruling alongside Five Star Movement, has vowed to put Italy first with a controversial governing accord that would cut taxes and boost welfare spending. Mr Salvini said on Twitter: “A French minister has ‘warned’ the future government: change nothing or you will have problems. Another unacceptable invasion of territory. I did…
[ad_1] MILAN (Reuters) – Italy must present the European Commission with a plan for its exit from lender Monte dei Paschi (BMPS.MI) by 2019, Chief Executive Marco Morelli told daily Corriere della Sera. FILE PHOTO: People stand in front of Monte dei Paschi bank headquarters, downtown Siena, Italy, October 27, 2017. Picture taken October 27,…
[ad_1] Nigel Farage has claimed that Italy’s new Eurosceptic government represents a bigger challenge to the European Union than Brexit. Speaking with the Telegraph’s Europe correspondent Peter Foster, the pair also discussed why Italy is different to Greece in 2015, when the latter failed in its fightback against the EU. Tomorrow, the Italian President Sergio Mattarella…
[ad_1] Luigi Di Maio sent a stark warning shot to Brussels yesterday in a set of remarks that could set a hostile tone between the two powers for months to come. The leader of the 5 Star Movement (M5S) was speaking to the press about Italy’s new approach to the European Union as he voted on…
[ad_1] The Five Star Movement’s leader Luigi di Maio and League’s leader Matteo Salvini published joint policy proposals, calling for an end to austerity, increased tax cuts, a guaranteed basic income for the poor and increased deportation of migrants. The parties reject EU austerity measures and are aiming to increase public spending and renegotiate the…
[ad_1] Speaking to CNBC, the Investment Director at Fidelity International claimed Italy‘s new government coalition between Lega leader Matteo Salvini and Five Star Movement leader Luigi Di Maio will cause a huge fight with Brussels amid major EU reform demands. A leaked draft of the coalition programme revealed the eurosceptic team will demand a renegotiation…
[ad_1] Juventus scheduled a press conference this morning with Gianluigi Buffon set to speak to the media. Many thought the 40-year-old was set to announce his retirement from football but he has sprung a surprise by revealing he is only moving on from the club. Earlier president Andrea Agnelli had confirmed Buffon would be leaving…
[ad_1] EU Council President Donald Tusk took aim at US President Donald Trump for his decision to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear deal and his threats to impose trade tariffs on the European Union. But Nigel Farage suggested the European leader should be concerned about trouble brewing in Italy instead of launching into…
[ad_1] A leaked draft of the coalition agreement between populist parties 5-Star Movement and the League revealed the Eurozone’s third-largest economy is planning to hit the European Union with a nightmare scenario which could divide members. Should the parties get into power they will demand a renegotiation of Italy’s European Union budget contributions, the dismantling…
[ad_1] The Anti-EU Lega and anti-establishment Five Star Movement have already agreed on a coalition and will seek formal permission to form a government from Italian President Sergio Mattarella this afternoon. The coalition, which has already stated its aim to ignore EU rulings which don’t dovetail with its own aims, is Brussels worst nightmare –…
[ad_1] Paolo Gentiloni described EU membership as a “mandatory route” for Italy and said the bloc has provided the nation with six decades of “prosperity and peace”. His comments come as the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (MS5) and the far-right League today moved closer to sealing a coalition deal – nearly three months after Italians…
[ad_1] A coalition between anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the far-right League described before the election as the “nightmare scenario” and EU leaders are now preparing for changes that could cost the bloc billions to implement. The EU will have to fight to keep its fiscal rules on taxes, welfare provision, and pension reform in place…
[ad_1] This is virtually unchanged from this morning’s opening levels. Reports from Italy suggesting the Five Star Movement (M5S) and the regionalist League, are on the cusp creating a coalition government. Euro investors appear to be taking the news in their stride this morning. It appears markets are relieved that after two months of political…
[ad_1] Italy has been struggling without a government since voters delivered results that were concerning for the European Union – with support for anti-EU parties Five Star Movement (M5S) and Lega soaring above expectations. But investment expert Justin Urquhart Stewart warned more troubles could develop for the EU once the leaders of M5S and Lega…
[ad_1] The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and far-right League are close to sealing a coalition deal nearly three months after the country’s general election. Both parties have made a series of expensive economic promises – with a combined estimated cost of £110billion (€124.5bn) – including a massive tax cut for individuals and companies, a boost in…
[ad_1] Drew Scott and Linda Phan are married! The couple exchanged vows in Italy on Saturday, May 12, a rep for the Property Brothers star confirmed to Us Weekly. Property Brothers’ Drew Scott and Fiancee Linda Phan’s Wedding: Everything We Know So Far The longtime couple dished on wedding planning while speaking exclusively to Us…
[ad_1] High-ranking Brussels are reportedly deeply anxious about the outcome of leadership negotiations between the right-wing Lega and anti-establishment Five Star Movement who are locked in talks following the March 4 election which ended in a hung parliament. If Five Star manage to agree a compromise with Lega Brussels could see a major EU country…
[ad_1] EU leaders will be looking at political developments with concern as anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and far-right League could rip up the rule book if they form a coalition. Both are hostile to European Union budget restrictions and both promised voters in the run up to March’s election that changes would be made. Both parties…
[ad_1] The news comes after former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi annouced he will not prevent a new coalition government, with anti-establishment Five Star Movement and right-wing Lega parties reportedly close to agreeing a ruling coalition for the country following weeks of back-and-forth negotiations. Benchmark yields jumped 1.94 percent in early trading, with the spread between…
[ad_1] England’s youth teams will have to go some to make 2018 as glorious as 2017, but there was plenty in this performance to suggest yet more silverware is well within their reach. The Young Lions were unquestionably superior to Italy in their second European Championship group game yet for over an hour looked as…
[ad_1] England began their Under-17 European Championship with a win over Israel However, they were made to work hard for the three points and won just 2-1 Boss Steve Cooper hopes that experiences gives his players more knowledge By Adam Shergold for The Mail on Sunday Published: 20:34 EDT, 5 May 2018 | Updated: 20:34…
[ad_1] Beppe Grillo launched a blistering attack on the EU saying the bloc’s regulations “distort” treaties that were right for EU citizens. Mr Grillo told French magazine Putsch: “Within the Five Star Movement we reflected on key issues such as the European Fiscal Compact, the Eurobond, the Eurobond or the debt-sharing. “If we are a…
[ad_1] The Island of Capri wants to follow Venice in bringing in crowd control measures, which saw the installation of check points in some of the most congested parts. The mayor of the island just off Naples said with two million tourists a year the destination could “explode” from the weight of visitors. Hotels and…
[ad_1] The leader of Italy’s anti-establishment Five Star Movement called on Monday for early elections in June, saying efforts to form a coalition government after last month’s inconclusive vote had failed. His appeal sent a shiver through financial markets, suggesting Italy which has the third largest economy in the euro zone, faced many more months…
[ad_1] Luigi Di Maio, leader of the M5S, is calling for an early election in June this year, as coalition talks stumble and hit the Italian market. DZ Bank rates strategist Daniel Lenz said: “Fresh elections would mean more uncertainty but we have to keep in mind that the market has remained calm so far.…
[ad_1] Local authorities announced that tourists set to reach popular locations, such as St Marco’s Square or the Rialto Bridge, will be diverted to visitor-only routes. This crowd measures aim at relieving the locals from the their day-to-day misery created by thousands of visitors congesting their streets. Mayor Luigi Brunero signed a decree declaring “urgent…
[ad_1] Speaking to CNBC, political analyst Enea Desideri claimed it would be “very difficult” for the European Union to come to an agreement on the eurozone reform by this June. The analyst for Open Europe said French President Emmanuel Macron‘s proposals for the reform will be crushed by the political instability of key founder member…
[ad_1] Prof Will argued that Italy‘s current economic and political struggles could increasingly become a burden on the European Union. Talking to CNN Money about what EU member states could become an issue for Brussels in the future, the economist suggested Italy had stolen Greece’s spot as the source of EU headaches. He said: “If…
[ad_1] If the UK quits the customs union then wine and spirits traded between the EU and the UK will be subject to tariffs. A report conducted by the Committee of European Agricultural Organisations and Cooperatives has found the sectors in Italy at risk from Brexit are bovine meat, dairy, wine, fruit and vegetables and…
[ad_1] Once the transition period is over, the EU will be left with a shortfall of around €15billion a year without Britain’s financial contributions. The EU is set to begin negotiations between the remaining 27 member states for its post-Brexit budget and Italy is hoping to keep hold of €40billion in structural funds. The bloc…
[ad_1] Italy, who failed to qualify for the World Cup, fall to 20th in FIFA world rankings The Azzurri were beaten by Argentina in a friendly last month Current world champions Germany remain top of the rankings England move up to 13th following victory over Holland By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 08:50 EDT, 12…
[ad_1] The first day of the second round of consultations called by Italian President Sergio Mattarella ended with the relationship between the main parties worsened. Members of the centre-right coalition, which emerged as the largest bloc following the March 4 election but fell short of a majority, presented a joint programme to President Mattarella to…
[ad_1] A record number of citizenships given by Italy have accounted for a fifth of nearly one million new EU citizens in 2016, latest figures from EU statistics office Eurostat show. Rome approved 201,600 citizenship requests in 2016, 23,600 more than those granted in 2015. 994,800 people obtained citizenship of a member state of the…
[ad_1] Today Italy was hit by a 4.7 magnitude quake in the Marche region, which was badly hit by a major quake two years ago. Italian geologists confirmed today the country was also hit by several other, smaller earthquakes in recent days, in a string of activity which they said dated back to August 2016.…
[ad_1] It hit at 5.11am (3.11am GMT). The mayor of the town of Pieve Torina, which was hit hard by the 2016 quake, reported that Tuesday’s tremor had caused some damage. He said schools had been ordered to close. Early reports said the quake caused some minor damage but no serious injuries. Train services in…
[ad_1] Manchester City and Liverpool have both reportedly been interested in signing the Spanish ace but now Juventus are making a move. Spanish outlet Diario Gol reports that Real Madrid and Juventus chiefs will meet this week ahead of the two sides doing battle in the Champions League. Juventus are rumoured to be offering 120million…
[ad_1] Hosts England will face Israel, Switzerland and Italy in their U-17 Euro group Wayne Rooney drew the teams out the hat at St George’s Park on Thursday Steve Cooper’s England side won the U-17 World Cup in India last summer By Press Association Published: 20:13 EDT, 5 April 2018 | Updated: 20:13 EDT, 5…
[ad_1] Italian state lender CDP is set to buy a stake of up to 5 percent in Telecom Italia (TIM), three sources close to the matter said on Thursday, in a move intended to safeguard Rome’s interest in a company seen as strategic. The decision comes as activist fund Elliott, which has built a potential…
[ad_1] Mr Mattarella yesterday started a two-day round of formal consultations with the main party leaders to hear their proposals and look into the possibility to form a government coalition following the March 4 election. But his task seems already doomed as Five Star Movement, Democratic Party (PD) and Lega have spoken out against the…
[ad_1] The Italy earthquake registered 4.3 magnitude and hit near the town of Camerino, near Perugia, in central Italy. Residents reported feeling their homes shaking and furniture rattling and moving. One person left a testimony on earthquake tracking website EMSC. They said: “It was strong!” Another wrote: “A strong roar!” EMSC said 370,000 people lived…
[ad_1] Mr Mattarella is to receive all the elected party leaders today and tomorrow to seek a solution that will end the political deadlock Italy found itself in following the March 4 election. During the talks, Mr Mattarella expects to hear how each of them think they will form a government and what their programmes…
[ad_1] The eurosceptic politician, 45, who has been leader of the right-wing party since 2013, took to social media to slam the sanctions on Monday. He was responding to an appeal launched by Ernesto Ferlenghi, the president of Confindustria – a non-profit association which aims to represent, assist, and support Italian companies operating in Russia,…
[ad_1] Italian officials say French border police went into a migrant clinic “without permission,” before forcing an illegal immigrant suspected of being a drug dealer to undergo a urine test. The Italian foreign ministry, which has since summoned the French ambassador, Christian Masset, for an explanation, said in a statement that Rome firmly condemned the…
[ad_1] Speaking to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Mr Tajani claimed it would be absurd to exclude Silvio Berlusconi’s party from a future deal following the numerical victory of the centre-right coalition headed by Berlusconi himself and Matteo Salvini at the last general election. The President of the European Parliament said Mr Salvini and Mr Di…
[ad_1] French politicians have been summoned by Italian authorities to defend the position of their country following the events which took place on March 30. The public prosecutor’s office in Turin has also opened an inquiry to gain clarity on the actions of the five armed French police officers who stormed into a migrant centre…
[ad_1] After a win that felt like an escape, Brad Gushue was thinking about bubbles and how to get in one. The Canadian skip felt lucky to steal a point in the 10th end for an 8-7 win over Italy’s Joel Retornaz at the men’s world curling championship Monday. Canada was 3-1 and in contact…
[ad_1] The current base is located in the UK in Northwood, with Britain having ran Europe’s naval station for a number of years. Now France have backed Spain to be the new home of Europe’s navy after March 29, 2019 – and Italian officials are furious. The French and Spanish Defence Ministers agreed the stitch-up…
[ad_1] The Leicester striker scored his first England goal for a year and a day on Tuesday to put Gareth Southgate’s team ahead against Italy at Wembley, only for VAR to intervene and deny his team a win. German referee Deniz Aytekin belatedly decided to consult the pitch-side screen after England debutant James Tarkowski collided…
[ad_1] Following the inconclusive results of the March 4 Italian election, talks of a second general election in Italy have been put on hold as the possibility of a new coalition between Five Star Movement leader Luigi Di Maio and die-hard eurosceptic Matteo Salvini looks increasingly likely. Speaking to Bloomberg, Italian businessman Michele Norsa warned…
[ad_1] The possibility of holding a second vote just weeks after the Italian election took place on March 4 is at “50 per cent”, said Mr Salvini. The anti-EU politician told Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera: “I am not working towards going back to the vote and I don’t think I would gain more votes…
[ad_1] Dele Alli was fully expected to start for England against Italy on Tuesday There is now uncertainty over whether 21-year-old will feature from first whistle Alli came off the bench to replace goalscorer Jesse Lingard against Holland It would be shock omission with Alli one of England’s brightest talents By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline…
[ad_1] Well, we can all go nuts about VAR again, or we can look at a bigger picture than was on referee Deniz Aytekin’s pitchside screen. Maybe England were robbed. Maybe James Tarkowski inadvertently trod on the foot of Italian substitute Federico Chiesa. Bizarrely, Aytekin appeared to apply the technology only as an afterthought. Yet…
[ad_1] Jamie Vardy opened the scoring with brilliant finish from quick free kick Lorenzo Insigne scored spot kick after referee looked at VAR to make decision England starting line-up – Butland, Walker, Stones, Tarkowski, Dier, Trippier, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lingard, Young, Vardy, Sterling Italy starting line-up – Donnarumma, Zappacosta, Rugani, Bonucci, De Sciglio ,Pellegrini, Jorginho, Parolo, Candreva, Immobile,…
[ad_1] England were held to a 1-1 draw with Italy on Tuesday night after Lorenzo Insigne scored a late penalty at Wembley. Jamie Vardy had put Gareth Southgate’s side ahead in the 26th minute as he emphatically struck home following a quick free-kick from Jesse Lingard. It appeared as if the Three Lions were going…
[ad_1] Jamie Vardy was on target for England as they drew with Italy 1-1 in their latest international friendly at Wembley. The Leicester striker latched on to a quickly-taken Jesse Lingard free-kick and smashed an emphatic finish past Gianluigi Donnarumma. However, Italy equalised late on through Lorenzo Insigne after a controversial penalty was awarded against…
[ad_1] German referee Deniz Aytekin consulted VAR after England debutant James Tarkowski appeared to tread on Italy striker Federico Chiesa’s foot as he sped into the box just three minutes from time. To England’s consternation, the referee looked at the pitch-side screen, gave the decision which looked harsh – and Lorenzo Insigne put away the…
[ad_1] The 26-year-old has emerged as a potential midfield target for Liverpool with Emre Can yet to commit his future to the club. Reports have suggested Napoli want to open negotiations with Jorginho in order to put in a buy-out clause of £80million to put off potential suitors. But with £142m still to spend from…
[ad_1] After scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win over Netherlands last Friday, Lingard was awarded with another start at Wembley. The Manchester United star set up England’s opener through Jamie Vardy with some smart play. Raheem Sterling was taken down twice in quick succession by the Italian defence. On the second occasion the…
[ad_1] IT WAS billed as the final mock examination for Gareth Southgate’s England team and just as they looked to have pass with flying colours, they were robbed by the screen test. VAR once again had a part to play in Wembley drama when the lens spotted that James Tarkowski put a rare foot wrong…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate’s men put in an impressive showing on Friday night as they ran out 1-0 winners over Holland. Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard scored the winner at Johan Cruijff Arena to stake his claim to be in England’s squad for the 2018 Russia World Cup. England come up against Italy this evening, another side…
[ad_1] The Italian Space Agency (ASI) cautioned on Monday there is a slim chance Tiangong-1 will plummet towards central Italy in the coming days. Although the satellite’s final trajectory will remain a mystery until the final hours of descent, scientists are preparing for the worst outcome. Following a meeting with the Italian Civil Protection Department,…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate’s men put in an impressive showing on Friday night as they ran out 1-0 winners over Holland. Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard scored the winner at Johan Cruijff Arena to stake his claim to be in England’s squad for the 2018 Russia World Cup. England come up against Italy this evening, another side…
[ad_1] England host Italy at Wembley hoping to make it two wins from two in this international break. The There Lions beat Netherlands 1-0 on Friday and face an Italy side humbled 2-0 by Argentina on the same evening. Manager Gareth Southgate is tipped to make some changes for the match, having fielded a slightly…
[ad_1] The FA face the awkward issue of former England striker Peter Beardsley being a feted guest in the VIP Wembley Suite for the match against Italy while he is still under investigation over claims of bullying and racism. Newcastle Under 23 coach Beardsley has been suspended since the accusations made by Yasin Ben El-Mhanni…
[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate will ring the changes for the final friendly before he names his World Cup squad. Southgate will shuffle his pack for Tuesday night’s prestige friendly against Italy as he looks to give all his players an opportunity to impress before he picks his squad for Russia. ‘We’ll make some changes; some…
[ad_1] Italy are taking heart from the promise England have begun to demonstrate as they look to transform their fortunes following their inability to qualify for the summer’s World Cup. The 2006 world champions are experiencing a similar decline to the one England are attempting to recover from, and which most recently meant they missed…
[ad_1] GETTY Raheem Sterling reveals how Pep Guardiola impacted his game One of the most enigmatic England players of a generation, the Manchester City player does not speak to the media very often. It turns out he is very good at it. For a start, he is able to illustrate with the most simple of…
[ad_1] The Manchester City winger has seen the national stadium at its worst – booed for below-par performances in the past – and was even the subject of a bid by a number of fans to fund a private aeroplane to fly him home from the European Championships after disappointing performances in France. After a…
[ad_1] Football Association confirm Jack Butland will be given chance to play vs Italy Jordan Pickford impressed in England’s 1-0 win over Holland on Friday night The Stoke goalkeeper will be given a chance to earn his place in World Cup team By Alex Martin For Mailonline Published: 09:10 EDT, 26 March 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] Liverpool have been linked with a deal for Lunin, 19, for weeks. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is seeking a new goalkeeper after failing to be convinced by either Simon Mignolet or Loris Karius. Lunin is said to have been on Liverpool’s radar, while Watford had also tracked the youngster. But Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello…
[ad_1] A bloodied and bandaged Paul Ince is the enduring image of the most unforgettable encounter between England and Italy in Rome. Needing a point to qualify for the World Cup in 1998, England’s fighting spirit was characterised by their captain, who battled through the pain despite receiving five stitches to his cut head. England’s…
[ad_1] The Manchester City defender is confident Three Lions fans will play their part in building belief in the high-risk philosophy Gareth Southgate believes will give England their best chance in Russia and beyond. Southgate is prepared for his defenders to risk making individual mistakes in order to get them contributing to play more, and…
[ad_1] Wilshere faces an uphill battle to make Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad after being ruled out of England’s warm-up match against Italy. The Arsenal midfielder missed the Three Lions’ 1-0 win over Holland on Friday having succumbed to a bout of tendinopathy in his knee. Wilshere is now also set to miss the clash…
[ad_1] Italy are at their lowest ebb and trying to draw from Gareth Southgate’s England for inspiration as they continue their rebuild at Wembley on Tuesday. There are striking similarities between the Azzurri, whose failure to qualify for this summer’s World Cup was branded a national disgrace, and England in 2016 after they were humiliated by…
[ad_1] They can’t escape a “miserable” summer after missing out on the World Cup and want to show against England that they can still be a major power in global football. And Italian hit-man Patrick Cutrone has a personal point to prove against the English in their own backyard. Cutrone, 20, is desperate for revenge…
[ad_1] Jack Wilshere will miss England’s friendly against Italy on Tuesday, dealing a potentially fatal blow to his World Cup prospects, but Joe Gomez will remain with Gareth Southgate’s squad despite his early exit against Holland. Wilshere was hoping to win his first cap since Euro 2016 during the double header but did not travel…
[ad_1] England are preparing for a swift return to action against Italy on Tuesday Joe Gomez was forced off during the victory over Holland inside 10 minutes He could yet miss the Wembley clash, as could Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere By Simon Peach, Press Association Sport Published: 11:03 EDT, 24 March 2018 | Updated: 11:29…
[ad_1] Messi missed Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Italy on Friday night with the injury though there is hope he will be available for the clash against Spain on Tuesday. He wasn’t missed last night as Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini both scored in the final 15 minutes as Argentina prepare for this summer’s World Cup.…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi and co get their preparations for the World Cup underway against an Italian side which failed to qualify for the World Cup. As a result of their non-qualification, Italy sacked Giampiero Ventura and made Luigi Di Biagio their interim head coach. At the World Cup in Russia, Argentina are placed in the…
[ad_1] Ryan Bertrand has had to withdraw from the England squad due to a back injury The 28-year-old defender will now miss friendlies against Holland and Italy Southampton announced he has returned to the club for further assessments Under-fire Manchester United left back Luke Shaw could get a call up as a result Ashley Young…
[ad_1] Last week Matteo Salvini, one of the leading candidates to become Italy’s next leader, revealed his party Lega is already working on a backup plan to quit the eurozone if the country’s demands for reform are not met by Brussels. The eurosceptic politician has long criticised Italy’s adoption of the euro, calling it a…
[ad_1] The European Parliament president told the Italian news agency ANSA the EU summit this week must be a “turnaround” for the bloc. The Italian election delivered a blow to the stability of the European Union after eurosceptic parties came out on top. The Five Star Movement (M5S) became the largest single party in Italy…
[ad_1] Scotland have already won two games this year, beating both England and France at home in two of their best Six Nations performances of recent years. However, missing out on bonus points in both those victories has left them with just eight points and sitting in fifth place in the table. But with all…
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[ad_1] The two sides are traditionally the Six Nations’ two least successful teams: since 2000 only Wales (2003) and France (2013) have broken up their “dominance” of bottom spot in the table. True to form, Italy have endured a horrendous tournament, shipping 174 points in four, chastening defeats that have guaranteed that they will finish…
[ad_1] Click on the video player above on Friday at 6:30 a.m. ET to watch live action from a World Cup slopestyle skiing event in Seiser Alm, Italy. You can also catch more freestyle skiing action on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly show spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada…
[ad_1] Burnley keeper Nick Pope is one of four uncapped players rewarded for their brilliant Premier League form with an England call-up by Gareth Southgate. Pope’s Burnley team-mate James Tarkowski, who was also a target of Poland, plus Swansea centre back Alfie Mawson and Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook are the other new boys in the squad to…
[ad_1] England will go up against the Netherlands and Italy later this month with the World Cup in Russia edging closer. Gareth Southagte’s side’s involvement in the summer showpiece has recently been brought into question following a probe into the death of a Russian spy, with Boris Johnson claiming they could withdraw. Until a decision…
[ad_1] In Pisciarelli-Agnano, at least one nursery school had been evacuated already by 2.30pm when the largest tremor was felt by pupils, parents and residents. The Director of the Vesuvius Observatory, Dr Francesca Bianco, has made an effort to calm fears among local residents as the tremors cause disruption to schools and local businesses. Dr…
[ad_1] Italian election 2018 winner Matteo Salvini revealed economic experts close to his Lega party are working to create a “Plan B” to get Italy out of the eurozone if the country’s demands for reform are not met. The eurosceptic politician has long criticised Italy’s adoption of the euro, calling it a “wrong currency and…
[ad_1] Pictures have emerged on the social media showing the devestation left by a huge tornado after it ripped through Caserta this eveing. Billboard buses were left overturned and a powerstation was reportedly damaged as the storm’s vortex barrelled through southern Italy. Other pictures show signs toppling including one from Burger King while rubble from…
[ad_1] The European Commission wants to plough ahead with the creation of a bloc-wide banking union, which was first proposed in 2012 by the end of 2018, in a bid to prevent a repeat of the 2008/09 financial crisis. But the plans have repeatedly stalled as neither the EU Council, member states nor the European…
[ad_1] Wales have not won since the opening game of the championship, when they thumped Scotland 34-7 at the Principality Stadium. Warren Gatland’s side have since been beaten away by England and Ireland, prompting the former Lions boss to make 10 changes to his side for this fixture. Italy meanwhile have shown glimpses of attacking…
[ad_1] The neo-fascist party’s office in Trento, Italy was attacked yesterday, with a homemade bomb thrown through the front window. It comes amid rising tensions following the Italian election earlier this month, with the CasaPound party claiming antifascists have moved beyond debate to violence. The attackers scrawled graffiti on the wall of the party office…
[ad_1] The Five Star Movement performed best out of all the parties in the Italian election, with its anti-establishment, anti-immigrant message seeing it secure 32.7 per cent of the vote. The parties that did well in the election all share varying degrees of scepticism towards the European Union. However EU Budget Commissioner Gunther Oettinger said:…
[ad_1] Both the Northern League and the Five Star Movement (M5S) deemed themselves the overall winners of the election, although it is expected to be some time before a government is formed. The EU released a report before the elections took place on Sunday which outlined how both the Italian and Greek economies are still…
[ad_1] Italy’s ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi said Wednesday his party would back the far-right League in attempts to form a government, as an anti-establishment rival reaffirmed its claim to call the shots in any new coalition. No party or bloc won an absolute majority in Sunday’s national election, leaving the country mired in political uncertainty as…
[ad_1] There’s so much more to Italian food than spaghetti, and so much more to Thai food than pad Thai—the two books in today’s Piglet Tournament of Cookbook judgment are model examples of this. Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, picks a favorite between Leela Punyaratabandhu’s Bangkok and Rolando Beramendi’s Autentico. Who are you…
[ad_1] Wales were dominated by Ireland on their last outing, with only the unusual profligacy of kicker Johnny Sexton keeping Wales to within a score until Jacob Stockdale’s late try sealed a 37-27 win. The result handed Wales their second defeat of the Six Nations, having been ground down by England at Twickenham, losing 12-6…
[ad_1] Josef Janning, the head researcher at the European Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin, admitted the outcome of the Italian election has undoubtedly weakened the bloc. In an interview to Italian press agency Dire, Mr Janning spoke about the affirmation of “anti-system forces” in Europe. Arguing that they have been able to read the…
[ad_1] Twenty-one migrants were missing and probably drowned after a rubber dinghy and a wooden boat set off from Libya for Italy and had to be rescued, the International Organization for Migration said Tuesday. The 21 people missing were all among the 51 on the wooden boat, and two dead infants had reportedly been discovered…
[ad_1] RIVAL populist leaders fought on Monday for the right to govern Italy after their surge in a general election that has left the country in political limbo. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Luigi Di Maio’s Eurosceptic party had taken 31.75 percent of the votes this morning from 75 percent of votes counted overnight after polling stations closed at 11pm (10pm GMT time). The latest projections show the centre-right coalition – formed of Lega, Forza Italia, Brothers of Italy (Fratelli Italia) and Us with Italy (Noi con…
[ad_1] Italian party League leader Matteo Salvini vowed, once again, to fight Brussels as he get nearer to taking charge of the country in the latest Italian election results. Speaking at a press conference, the eurosceptic leader said: “With the Italian vote, European people have taken a step forward towards freedom from Brussels’ cages and…
[ad_1] The Five Star Movement and the Northern League made significant gains in the Italian general election, with a hung parliament now on the cards, political analysts have said. In a poll which is already being compared to the Brexit referendum and the 2016 election of Donald Trump in the United States, Five Star scooped…
[ad_1] Italy faces a prolonged period of political instability after voters delivered a hung parliament in Sunday’s election, spurning traditional parties and flocking to anti-establishment and far-right groups in record numbers. With half the ballot counted, it looked almost certain that none of Italy’s three main factions would be able to rule alone and there…
[ad_1] The exit polls in Italy are showing that the Eurosceptic 5-Star Movement party set to win the most votes and the anti-immigration party Lega are due to win more votes than Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza. The front page headline on the first edition of La Stampa newspaper says: “Di Maio wins, Italy ungovernable.” People took…
[ad_1] A hung parliament would leave Italy with four possible scenarios to choose from after exit polls suggested former PM Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia (Go Italy!) could clinch victory with a centre-right coalition including the eurosceptic League, and Brothers of Italy. But initial projections suggest the coaltion will not get the absolute majority of 40 per…
[ad_1] Hung parliament is expected to be the most likely outcome The turnout at midday was recorded at just over 19 pct Berlusconi’s centre-right bloc is likely to win the most seats Anti-establishment 5-Star expected to build momentum and will likely be largest single party Pictures from Italy today showed as queues snaked around polling…
[ad_1] EUROPEAN Central Bank President Mario Draghi was filmed telling his wife to “shut up” after she told journalists he would not join any government as “he is not a politician”. Mr Draghi and his wife Serena casted their ballots at around 9 am local time (8am GMT) in Rome. Journalists were waiting outside of…
[ad_1] A hung parliament would leave Italy with four possible scenarios to choose from after the closure of polling stations tonight at 10pm GMT. The easiest one would see parties creating a large government coalition, as it has recently happened in Angela Merkel’s Germany. If the elected leaders weren’t able to find an agreement, Italian…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The revival of Germany’s grand coalition should aid stability and keep the euro zone’s plans for tighter fiscal union on track, investors and analysts said as months of political uncertainty ended on Sunday. Traders work at Frankfurt’s stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, February 6, 2018. Picture taken with a fisheye lens.…
[ad_1] First turnout projections shared by the Italian Home Office Ministero degli Interni at 12.26 pm local time (11 am GMT) show that 19.23 percent of people went to vote this morning. The data are only partial, as they show the turnout in only 4,317 constituencies, roughly half of the total number Italians are voting…
[ad_1] “Fiorentina are profoundly shaken and forced to announce that their captain Davide Astori has died,” read a club statement. “For this terrible and delicate situation, and above all out of respect for his family, we appeal to the sensitivity of the media.” The Italy international, who earned 14 caps for his country, was due…
[ad_1] Presidents of the polling stations in two neighbourhoods of southern Italian city Palermo, Sicily, had to ask citizens to return later today to cast their ballots as they were delivered the wrong voting papers. According to the officials controlling the voting operations, they have been handed the voting papers belonging to another constituency. The…
[ad_1] Italy’s 18th general election since 1948 takes place on Sunday March 4, less than three months after President Sergio Matarella dissolved Parliament on December 28. Today, Italians will head to the polls to cast their ballots for the 945 member Parliament, between 7am and 11pm local time (6am and 11pm GMT). The people will…
[ad_1] Italy will go to the polls tomorrow to vote for the next government, with expectations that the election will fail to nominate a decisive winner. The recent campaign has been “more populist and more anti-EU” than any other election in Italian history, according to the BBC’s Europe editor Katya Adler. Eurosceptic voices lead a…
[ad_1] Silvio Berlusconi secured a centre-right coalition between his long-standing Forza Italia (Fi) party, and far-right Lega (formerly the Northern League) and Brothers of Italy ahead of the Italian election 2018 scheduled for March 4, 2018. Despite being banned from holding public office the former Italian PM is expected to play “kingmaker” after tomorrow’s election…
[ad_1] Italian voters will go to the polls on Sunday in a hotly-contested election which is being keenly monitored by the EU leadership in Brussels. Most indications point towards a political stalemate and hung parliament, likely prompting weeks of heated talks in what has been an aggressive election campaign. According to euronews, the EU could…
[ad_1] When is the Italian election? Italy’s 18th general election since 1948 takes place on Sunday March 4, less than three months after President Sergio Matarella dissolved Parliament on December 28. In Italy, general elections are held every five years, and this year take place alongside the Lombard regional election and the Lazio regional election.…
[ad_1] Barred from holding office himself over a tax conviction, 81-year-old Mr Berlusconi announced Mr Tajani was his preferred candidate for PM in the Italian election 2018 this week. Yesterday, Mr Tajani tweeted his thanks for the ex-Italian leader’s “gesture of respect’ adding: “I told him that I was willing to serve Italy.” Silvio Berlusconi…
[ad_1] The economy is likely to be the biggest influencer over Sunday’s Italian Election 2018, with Silvio Berlusconi back in the spotlight as he leads the centre-right coalition in battle against the Five Star Movement’s Luigi Di Maio and the Democratic Party’s (PD) Matteo Renzi. Italian public debt has risen from an already high 100…
[ad_1] Mr Tajani announced yesterday he would stand as Forza Italia’s prime ministerial candidate in the March 4 vote – putting him in pole position for the post. Barred from holding office himself, 81-year-old Mr Berlusconi announced Mr Tajani was his preferred candidate this week. And yesterday, Mr Tajani tweeted his thanks for the ex-Italian…
[ad_1] The most likely scenario after the elections this Sunday is that no single party reaches a majority and Italy operates with a technocratic government or a grand coalition. With Italy burdened by €2.2 trillion of debt, this scenario appeals to the markets that remain wary of the example set by Greece – which has…
[ad_1] The opportunity to host the prestigious drug agency, which will relocate from its current home in London after Brexit, has been awarded to Amsterdam. But ever since the decision, Italy has fought to have the ruling overturned after a bid by Milan received the same number of votes and only lost out when officials…
[ad_1] Mr Berlusconi revealed he is waiting for the “go-ahead” from the European Parliament President, before making Mr Tajani his official pick ahead of Sunday’s Italian election. The ex-Italian PM will lead his Forza Italia party at the election, but cannot stand until next year. Polls suggest the election will be closely fought, with many…
[ad_1] Leaving the Euro could deal a painful blow to Brussels as it would require Italy to leave the European bloc in the same fashion as Brexit. But Italy is becoming increasingly disillusioned with the Euro as its economy shows no sign of improving – public debt currently stands at 133 per cent of its…
[ad_1] The EU has let Italy escape with far more than other countries ahead of the March election as it fears it could cause more people to vote for the eurosceptic parties such as the Five Star Movement and the Northern League. Brussels is worried any rise in populist parties could jeopardise the stability of…
[ad_1] Conte managed Italy for nearly two years, before becoming Chelsea boss in 2016. But despite leading Chelsea to the Premier League title less than a year ago, Conte’s position at Stamford Bridge is far from secure. Reports of rows with Chelsea’s board and displeasure at transfer business have dominated the season and Conte has…
[ad_1] Gianluigi Buffon retired from Italy duty after World Cup play-off loss in November Interim coach Luigi Di Biagio has held talks with keeper to get him to come back Buffon appears to be lined up to face Argentina and England in March friendlies By Ap Reporter Published: 10:48 EST, 26 February 2018 | Updated:…
[ad_1] Italy missed out on qualification for the World Cup for the first time since 1958 Gian Piero Ventura was replaced by Luigi Di Biagio following the humiliation The interim coach took training ahead of friendlies with England and Argentina ‘We’ll face two great national teams, we’ll see what we can do,’ Di Biagio said …
[ad_1] Mass migration to Italy and the crisis-hit economy have become the major topics of debate with many voters turning to the right over the contentious issues. Remarkably, Forza Italia’s Mr Berlusconi has resurrected his political career, ahead of the vote on March 4. Three days before the country goes to the polls, Mr Berlusconi…
[ad_1] England face Holland in Amsterdam in a friendly on March 23 which will use VAR The Three Lions will then host Italy at Wembley on March 27 with the use of VAR VAR will also likely be in use when England face Nigeria and Costa Rica in June By Kieran Gill for MailOnline Published:…
[ad_1] In the early hours of this morning an anti-fascist group targeted Milan sparking clashes with police. Clad in riot gear, officers grappled with protestors who descended on a monument in a town square. According to local media, the group then started a march that went from the castle to the cathedral. The protesters brandished…
[ad_1] The Six Nations returns tonight as France take on Italy in the late Friday night clash. The sides have had a torrid start to the tournament losing both of their opening two matches. So expect some explosive action from the Stade de France tonight as the teams try and get their Six Nations campaign…
[ad_1] The two teams have, since 2007, competed for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy and twice since have the Italians upset their much-fancied French opponents. But those wins, in 2011 and 2013, feel a long time ago and both came in Rome: Italy have not beaten France on the road since 1997. France have two points…
[ad_1] France vs Italy kick-off time France and Italy are locking horns at Marseille at the Stade Velodrome. The two sides will kick-off at 9pm local time – or 8pm in the UK. France vs Italy TV channel The Six Nations coverage for 2018 has been split between ITV and the BBC once again. France…
[ad_1] Mr Salvini, 45, is a key member of the centre-right wing coalition led by Silvio Berlusconi and the leader of the heavily eurosceptic Lega Nord (Northern League). His party is the second-largest of the alliance currently seen as the favourite to win the most seats in Rome, which makes him one of the candidates…
[ad_1] Taking into account the current situation in Italy, which since the beginning of the year has seen more than 5,200 migrants arriving on its shores, Mr Tajani wants to adopt political and diplomatic solutions to tackle the problem. Speaking to Italian website Quotidiano.net, Mr Tajani said: “Europe should repatriate all illegal immigrants and block…
[ad_1] ”Anti-fascist” protesters tried to break through a police cordon to reach a hotel where the far-right Casapound party was holding a rally for its candidates. Shock photos show Italian police officers struggling to contain protestors as they rush to extinguish Molotov cocktails thrown at them. Officers in riot gear charged at the demonstrators after…
[ad_1] Italy‘s Interior Minister said gangsters could “condition” the Italian voters and warned there is a “concrete risk” of critical interference. Marco Minniti said different mafia groups across the country could disrupt the crunch election on March 4, the effects of which will be felt in Brussels as well as Rome. He said: “We’re in…
[ad_1] The two teams have, since 2007, competed for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy and twice since have the Italians upset their much-fancied French opponents. But those wins, in 2011 and 2013, feel a long time ago and both came in Rome: Italy have not beaten France on the road since 1997. France have two points…
[ad_1] Scrutiny of the Italian parties’ election manifestos shows the cost of carrying out their pledges will dwarf current spending and make sovereign debt soar, making Italy’s financial crisis more “explosive” than ever. A study by Italian newspaper la Repubblica shows Matteo Renzi’s Partito Democratico (PD), for example, is expected to fall back on its…
[ad_1] Italian Communist Party leader Marco Rizzo announced his party will seek to take Italy out of the European Union in order to create “real change” in the lives of workers. Mr Rizzo claimed Italians are currently taken advantage of by the “bankers” controlling the European Union system and by the General Confederation of Italian…
[ad_1] The bleak economic forecast and growing immigration concerns have resulted in toxic election campaigns for the upcoming vote. The protests come amid fears of a revival of neo-fascist sentiment ahead of Italy’s national election on March 4. In Naples, more than 20 people were arrested on Sunday after protesters opposing a rally by the…
[ad_1] Immigration has rocked Italian politics in recent years and the arrival of more than 600,000 migrants over the last four years has seen a surge in support for the country’s anti-immigration parties. The shooting of five migrants by Italian far-right activist Luca Traini earlier this month fuelled national discourse about immigration and the issue…
[ad_1] The demonstrators battled with protected police officers as they filled the Piazza Galvani to guard the square to prevent activists of the far-right party Forza Nuova to rally later today. Images show hundreds of protestors clashing with police, bellowing “we occupy the square and we will not leave”, waving an red anti-fascist flag and…
[ad_1] At an increase of €119bn, Italy’s debt is now a major concern as the country heads to the polls this March. The EU Commission, in the latest report yet on the sustainability of public debts in the Eurozone, warned that the country remains exposed to “unfavourable risks” by maintaining such a large sum of…
[ad_1] Paolo Gentiloni, the Italian Prime Minister, said the centre-left coalition led by his party Democratic Party is the only possible pro-European outcome at the next Italian election. Speaking at a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mr Gentiloni took a swipe at Lega party leader Matteo Salvini and Five Star Movement candidate Luigi…
[ad_1] Under Italian election rules, polls cannot be published in the final two weeks of campaigning. Some 50 surveys released since December have shown no major shift in voting intentions, although more than a third of voters remain undecided. Roberto D’Alimonte, a politics professor at Rome’s Luiss University, wrote in Il Sole 24 Ore newspaper:…