The path to making energy costs sustainable for energy-intensive businesses: flexible PPAs, tools to mitigate price shocks and investment in infrastructure. Why the energy transition and energy independence must not come at the expense of Italian industry’s ability to compete

“CGIL, CISL and UIL have worked well together,” says the trade unionist regarding the agreement signed this morning following lengthy negotiations lasting 18 hours between the trade unions and employers’ organisations within Confindustria. He will not be attending tomorrow’s meeting at Palazzo Chigi on the budget

It is not just taxis; in the capital, the supply of chauffeur-driven cars is also extremely limited compared with other European capitals. A study compares the number of licences with tourist numbers, showing that Rome’s shortage is not limited to its resident population alone

The news was reported by Tgcom 24, which noted that a few days ago the journalist had announced that he had cancer

The CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo, who opposes the government’s decisions on the budget, echoes what Il Foglio wrote a few days ago. The Prime Minister replies: “I would have been happier if there had been an agreement, but I think we all realise the situation.”

The Florida team’s impressive start to the season has prompted the management to sacrifice future draft picks in order to strengthen the squad and try to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy

The CEO is stepping down as head of the chip manufacturer following revelations of two extramarital affairs, one of which was with a senior Chinese executive at Megaspeed, who is suspected of being a spy for Beijing. Colette Kress, the current executive vice-president and CFO, is taking over on an interim basis. Trump: “Tim Cook is the only one who can take his place.”

It was in Monza that the Italian driver truly realised he could become world champion. “I knew I’d have to serve a penalty for the engine and I’d already reckoned on losing points. Instead, on the fifteenth lap, I found myself in first place. At that point, I said to myself: I simply have to win.”

Sentenced in Italy to 27 years for the kidnapping of the industrialist Pietro Costa, he had been arrested in Argentina in 2024. He left his electronic tag in the flat, wrapped in pork. The Argentine government has offered a reward of 20 million pesos for his capture 

Revenues and profits on the rise, targets confirmed. Del Fante is preparing the financial and insurance division and the 2027 plan: the challenge is to turn integration into new sales and lower costs

Schlein: “No to blank cheques for the government. We have proposed redirecting some resources towards cyber security.” Renzi: “Yesterday’s alert could have been avoided with a good antivirus programme.” The meeting was also attended by the Minister of the Interior, Piantedosi, the Minister of Defence, Crosetto, and the two Deputy Prime Ministers, Tajani and Salvini.

After almost eighteen hours of negotiations, a draft framework agreement has been signed between the CGIL, CISL and UIL trade unions and thirteen employers’ organisations. The core of the text focuses on restoring purchasing power, setting firm deadlines for contract renewals and assessing the weighting of the trade unions.

Two films from the 1970s are back in cinemas, featuring demonic possessions and sex.

There are many parties responsible for this situation: it is wrong to seek to apportion blame; we need to reflect on the future. We need more politics, clear rules that leave little room for interpretation

The common messages that the government and the opposition can convey, following the French model, where Macron brought party leaders together at the Élysée Palace for a briefing by the intelligence services and the National Front condemned Russian intimidation

Radio Popolare is resisting the public prosecutor’s summons and insisting on the distinction between judicial allegations and political struggle. This stance has sparked anger amongst some of its listeners, who are unable to distinguish between dissent and a desire for retribution. This rift will also play a part in the choice of the next mayor.

The Prime Minister aims to regain ground in the South (and keep protests at bay, which could flare up again as the election approaches). The idea of having Arianna Meloni stand as a candidate in southern constituencies too, and the proposals to counter the Citizens’ Income scheme

The Svimez report credits the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) with the South’s catch-up, but points out that the momentum is waning as investment dries up. Growth has remained tied to public spending, without producing sustainable development. And the bill – between debt and a failure to converge – risks being higher than expected.