Italy

Country Italy
Capital Rome
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Italian

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI established a Fascist dictatorship. His alliance with Nazi Germany led to Italy's defeat in World War II. A democratic republic replaced the monarchy in 1946 and economic revival followed. Italy was a charter member of NATO and the European Economic Community (EEC). It has been at the forefront of European economic and political unification, joining the Economic and Monetary Union in 1999. Persistent problems include illegal immigration, organized crime, corruption, high unemployment, sluggish economic growth, and the low incomes and technical standards of southern Italy compared with the prosperous north.

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Italy slams door on people hoping to claim citizenship through great-grandparents - CNNItaly slams door on people hoping to claim citizenship through great-grandparents  CNN

Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Influx of Applications - The New York TimesItaly Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Influx of Applications  The New York Times

Italy mulling hiking thresholds for mandatory takeover bids, sources say - MintItaly mulling hiking thresholds for mandatory takeover bids, sources say  Mint

Germany and Italy arrest more than 30 in Mafia food fraud sweep - Al JazeeraGermany and Italy arrest more than 30 in Mafia food fraud sweep  Al Jazeera

Italy's demographic crisis worsens as births hit record low, emigration adds to woes - Deccan HeraldItaly's demographic crisis worsens as births hit record low, emigration adds to woes  Deccan Herald

Italy Adopts Decree Restricting Citizenship by Descent - IMI DailyItaly Adopts Decree Restricting Citizenship by Descent  IMI Daily

Bologna’s Orsolini strikes again to keep knocking on door to Spalletti’s Italy | Nicky Bandini - The GuardianBologna’s Orsolini strikes again to keep knocking on door to Spalletti’s Italy | Nicky Bandini  The Guardian

From Russia to Italy, leaders react to verdict in French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case - FirstpostFrom Russia to Italy, leaders react to verdict in French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case  Firstpost

Hamilton makes huge multi-million purchase in Italy - racingnews365.comHamilton makes huge multi-million purchase in Italy  racingnews365.com

Italy moves to phase 2 in satellite constellation plan - ThePrintItaly moves to phase 2 in satellite constellation plan  ThePrint

Emcure Pharma ties up with Italy’s WiQo to launch skin-tightening product in India - CNBC TV18Emcure Pharma ties up with Italy’s WiQo to launch skin-tightening product in India  CNBC TV18

Italy in the Arctic: think, train, act - Decode39Italy in the Arctic: think, train, act  Decode39

Emcure Pharma Arm Ties Up With Italy’s WiQo To Sell Skin Tightening Product In India; Shares Rise - NDTV ProfitEmcure Pharma Arm Ties Up With Italy’s WiQo To Sell Skin Tightening Product In India; Shares Rise  NDTV Profit

We Make Cool Things in Trieste, Italy: Fire Safety Solutions - HoneywellWe Make Cool Things in Trieste, Italy: Fire Safety Solutions  Honeywell

Italy insurance watchdog needs more details of Generali-Natixis deal, sources say - ReutersItaly insurance watchdog needs more details of Generali-Natixis deal, sources say  Reuters

Italy launches second agrivoltaics tender - pv magazine InternationalItaly launches second agrivoltaics tender  pv magazine International

Italy-Kazakhstan Agriculture Cooperation: Why It Matters? - SpecialEurasiaItaly-Kazakhstan Agriculture Cooperation: Why It Matters?  SpecialEurasia

Italy new car sales bounce back up in March, rising 6.2% - TradingViewItaly new car sales bounce back up in March, rising 6.2%  TradingView

Italy's SkyAlps expects Q400 groundings to last for months - ch-aviationItaly's SkyAlps expects Q400 groundings to last for months  ch-aviation

Nuclear Startup Newcleo Welcomes Italy’s ‘Strategic Interest’ In Company - NucNetNuclear Startup Newcleo Welcomes Italy’s ‘Strategic Interest’ In Company  NucNet

Ten years of Amazon's Made in Italy showcase: A journey of Italian tradition and excellence - About Amazon EuropeTen years of Amazon's Made in Italy showcase: A journey of Italian tradition and excellence  About Amazon Europe

Gujarat's two athletes with intellectual disabilities shine at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy - The News MillGujarat's two athletes with intellectual disabilities shine at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy  The News Mill

Eurobites: Italy moves ahead with homegrown satellite plan – report - Light ReadingEurobites: Italy moves ahead with homegrown satellite plan – report  Light Reading

Italy: New Limitation on Citizenship Qualification for Descendants of Italian Citizens Born Outside Italy - FragomenItaly: New Limitation on Citizenship Qualification for Descendants of Italian Citizens Born Outside Italy  Fragomen

Hybrid warfare alert in Italy: Russian-made drone over EU centre - Decode39Hybrid warfare alert in Italy: Russian-made drone over EU centre  Decode39

Italy state sector deficit narrows y/y in March - TradingViewItaly state sector deficit narrows y/y in March  TradingView

Italy Manufacturing PMI Falls in March - TradingViewItaly Manufacturing PMI Falls in March  TradingView

Ailing Meyer Burger clinches new supply deal in Italy - Renewables NowAiling Meyer Burger clinches new supply deal in Italy  Renewables Now

Italian Design Day 2025 focuses on positive change - Vietnam Investment Review - VIRItalian Design Day 2025 focuses on positive change  Vietnam Investment Review - VIR

Table top double-height strawberry systems are growing in popularity in Italy - FreshPlazaTable top double-height strawberry systems are growing in popularity in Italy  FreshPlaza

Author Vincenzo Latronico: ‘I left Italy out of sadness’ - The GuardianAuthor Vincenzo Latronico: ‘I left Italy out of sadness’  The Guardian

Italy stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 up 1.26% By Investing.com - Investing.comItaly stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 up 1.26% By Investing.com  Investing.com

The 10 Most Charming Hotels In Italy, According To The 2025 Duco Awards - ForbesThe 10 Most Charming Hotels In Italy, According To The 2025 Duco Awards  Forbes

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, United States, Australia, and European Union Tourists to Face New UK ETA Requirement in 2025: How Travel Plans Will Change - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, United States, Australia, and European Union Tourists to Face New UK ETA Requirement in 2025: How Travel Plans Will Change  Travel And Tour World

Vance to Visit Rome Following Series of Attacks on Europe - Bloomberg.comVance to Visit Rome Following Series of Attacks on Europe  Bloomberg.com

Why Sardinia in Italy Should Be Your Family’s Ultimate Vacation Destination for 2025 with Stunning Beaches and Affordable Travel Options - Travel And Tour WorldWhy Sardinia in Italy Should Be Your Family’s Ultimate Vacation Destination for 2025 with Stunning Beaches and Affordable Travel Options  Travel And Tour World

TikTok Shop Expands Operations into France, Germany and Italy With a Major Goal - Hello PartnerTikTok Shop Expands Operations into France, Germany and Italy With a Major Goal  Hello Partner

Italy's manufacturing sector downturn deepens in March, PMI shows - TradingViewItaly's manufacturing sector downturn deepens in March, PMI shows  TradingView

Vestas unveils 376 MW of onshore orders in US, Germany, Italy - Renewables NowVestas unveils 376 MW of onshore orders in US, Germany, Italy  Renewables Now

Italy moves to curb 'right of blood' citizenship claims - DWItaly moves to curb 'right of blood' citizenship claims  DW

Tesla's new car sales in Italy down 7% in first quarter despite 51% jump in March - ReutersTesla's new car sales in Italy down 7% in first quarter despite 51% jump in March  Reuters

Exclusive: Italy mulling hiking thresholds for mandatory takeover bids, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Italy mulling hiking thresholds for mandatory takeover bids, sources say  Reuters

Italy's Manufacturing Slump Deepens As March PMI Falls Again - FinimizeItaly's Manufacturing Slump Deepens As March PMI Falls Again  Finimize

The life story of Francesca Alexander—the American artist in tune with Italy—is told in new book - The Art NewspaperThe life story of Francesca Alexander—the American artist in tune with Italy—is told in new book  The Art Newspaper

Italy February jobless rate falls to 5.9%, lowest since 2007 By Reuters - Investing.comItaly February jobless rate falls to 5.9%, lowest since 2007 By Reuters  Investing.com

In the hills of Italy, wolves returned from the brink. Then the poisonings began - The GuardianIn the hills of Italy, wolves returned from the brink. Then the poisonings began  The Guardian

President Erdogan to visit Italy on April 17 - Türkiye TodayPresident Erdogan to visit Italy on April 17  Türkiye Today

Italy's demographic crisis worsens as births hit record low - ReutersItaly's demographic crisis worsens as births hit record low  Reuters

Italy Feb jobless rate falls to 5.9% as 47,000 jobs created - TradingViewItaly Feb jobless rate falls to 5.9% as 47,000 jobs created  TradingView

Italy looks to fighter friend Japan for a new maritime-patrol plane - Defense NewsItaly looks to fighter friend Japan for a new maritime-patrol plane  Defense News

Italy investigates drone flyovers of EU facility, spying suspected - ReutersItaly investigates drone flyovers of EU facility, spying suspected  Reuters

Investigators roll up mafia-style organisation in Italy and Germany - EurojustInvestigators roll up mafia-style organisation in Italy and Germany  Eurojust

France, Italy and Poland Tourism to Shine as Ryanair Expands Summer Schedule with New Routes to Rome, Salerno and Katowice from Brussels Charleroi - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Italy and Poland Tourism to Shine as Ryanair Expands Summer Schedule with New Routes to Rome, Salerno and Katowice from Brussels Charleroi  Travel And Tour World

I turned 40 in Italy—and it made me rethink everything I thought I knew about joy - DMNewsI turned 40 in Italy—and it made me rethink everything I thought I knew about joy  DMNews

ParaScript Announces Strategic Partnership with Endurance Italia Srl to Enhance Check Fraud Solutions in Italy - Silicon CanalsParaScript Announces Strategic Partnership with Endurance Italia Srl to Enhance Check Fraud Solutions in Italy  Silicon Canals

Gallagher Re appoints Michael Pickel as Executive Chair for DACH and Italy - Reinsurance NewsGallagher Re appoints Michael Pickel as Executive Chair for DACH and Italy  Reinsurance News

Spalletti watching Orsolini for Italy in Coppa Italia semi final - Football ItaliaSpalletti watching Orsolini for Italy in Coppa Italia semi final  Football Italia

Women's Six Nations: Ireland hammer Italy 54-12 in Parma - as it happened - BBCWomen's Six Nations: Ireland hammer Italy 54-12 in Parma - as it happened  BBC

Azione call for pro-European forces to unite in Italy - ALDE PartyAzione call for pro-European forces to unite in Italy  ALDE Party

Why Italy must host a future Champions Cup final after being 'monumental for the sport' - Planet RugbyWhy Italy must host a future Champions Cup final after being 'monumental for the sport'  Planet Rugby

Italy to turn empty Albania migrant centre into repatriation hub - Hindustan TimesItaly to turn empty Albania migrant centre into repatriation hub  Hindustan Times

Italy explores acquisition of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft - AeroTimeItaly explores acquisition of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft  AeroTime

German police officer arrested in major crackdown on Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia - Anadolu AjansiGerman police officer arrested in major crackdown on Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia  Anadolu Ajansi

BYD Signs Parts Distribution Deal in Italy - Wards AutoBYD Signs Parts Distribution Deal in Italy  Wards Auto

Billionaire Aston Villa FC Owner Who Left UK Now Living in Italy - Bloomberg.comBillionaire Aston Villa FC Owner Who Left UK Now Living in Italy  Bloomberg.com

Germany, Italy arrest dozens over mafia food fraud - 24 News HDGermany, Italy arrest dozens over mafia food fraud  24 News HD

Women's Six Nations: Ireland expecting 'incredible Italy challenge' - Bemand - BBCWomen's Six Nations: Ireland expecting 'incredible Italy challenge' - Bemand  BBC

Italy approves use of Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs - Euronews.comItaly approves use of Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs  Euronews.com

Italy's biggest union joins prosecution of farm owner over death of Indian migrant worker - The IndependentItaly's biggest union joins prosecution of farm owner over death of Indian migrant worker  The Independent

KKR Eyes New Partnership With Open Fiber In Italy - FinimizeKKR Eyes New Partnership With Open Fiber In Italy  Finimize

TikTok to launch TikTok Shop in France, Germany, and Italy - TechCrunchTikTok to launch TikTok Shop in France, Germany, and Italy  TechCrunch

Italy’s births hit record low as Giorgia Meloni struggles to halt population decline - Financial TimesItaly’s births hit record low as Giorgia Meloni struggles to halt population decline  Financial Times

Italy curbs citizenship rules to end tenuous descendant claims - ReutersItaly curbs citizenship rules to end tenuous descendant claims  Reuters

Italy-France rail link restored 19 months after landslide shutdown - RailTech.comItaly-France rail link restored 19 months after landslide shutdown  RailTech.com

Italy Says Probing Tesla Dealer Fire for Possible Anarchist Link - Bloomberg.comItaly Says Probing Tesla Dealer Fire for Possible Anarchist Link  Bloomberg.com

Matt Damon's emotional moment with his daughters in Italy on the set of 'The Odyssey' - HOLAMatt Damon's emotional moment with his daughters in Italy on the set of 'The Odyssey'  HOLA

KKR Eyes Merging FiberCop With Italy's Open Fiber - FinimizeKKR Eyes Merging FiberCop With Italy's Open Fiber  Finimize

Italy's far right reacts to Marine Le Pen conviction - France 24Italy's far right reacts to Marine Le Pen conviction  France 24

Germany, France, Spain, Italy, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland Tourists Are Again Rethinking to Travel to United States - Travel And Tour WorldGermany, France, Spain, Italy, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland Tourists Are Again Rethinking to Travel to United States  Travel And Tour World

Geospatial planning cell holds best mapper competition in Italy - army.milGeospatial planning cell holds best mapper competition in Italy  army.mil

This Italian Region Will Pay You Up To 100,000 Euros To Move There — But There's a Catch - Travel and Leisure AsiaThis Italian Region Will Pay You Up To 100,000 Euros To Move There — But There's a Catch  Travel and Leisure Asia

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni rejects ‘childish’ choice between Trump and Europe - Financial TimesItaly’s Giorgia Meloni rejects ‘childish’ choice between Trump and Europe  Financial Times

Exclusive: Italy pursues payment from Meta, X and LinkedIn in landmark tax case - ReutersExclusive: Italy pursues payment from Meta, X and LinkedIn in landmark tax case  Reuters

UniCredit secures ECB, Bank of Italy nod for Banco BPM bid - Yahoo FinanceUniCredit secures ECB, Bank of Italy nod for Banco BPM bid  Yahoo Finance

Italy’s Leonardo given £165m UK military helicopter contract - The GuardianItaly’s Leonardo given £165m UK military helicopter contract  The Guardian

Italy: Irregular migrants to be sent to Italian center in Albania, tighter citizenship laws - InfoMigrantsItaly: Irregular migrants to be sent to Italian center in Albania, tighter citizenship laws  InfoMigrants

Italy insurance watchdog needs more details of Generali-Natixis deal, sources say - YahooItaly insurance watchdog needs more details of Generali-Natixis deal, sources say  Yahoo

From Italy, a Minimalist Leather Phone Case - Core77From Italy, a Minimalist Leather Phone Case  Core77

ING met Italy's Popolare di Sondrio amid European expansion plan, source says - ReutersING met Italy's Popolare di Sondrio amid European expansion plan, source says  Reuters

Is Greenwood Village Turning Into Little Italy? Na Favola Thinks So. - 5280Is Greenwood Village Turning Into Little Italy? Na Favola Thinks So.  5280

From the Hills of Ghana to the Coast of Italy, Discover 8 Unbuilt Educational Spaces from the ArchDaily Community - ArchDailyFrom the Hills of Ghana to the Coast of Italy, Discover 8 Unbuilt Educational Spaces from the ArchDaily Community  ArchDaily

Italy mulling hiking thresholds for mandatory takeover bids, sources say - MarketScreenerItaly mulling hiking thresholds for mandatory takeover bids, sources say  MarketScreener

Giorgia Meloni’s government is still supporting Ukraine and backing NATO. Italy’s aerospace and defence sectors help explain why - The ConversationGiorgia Meloni’s government is still supporting Ukraine and backing NATO. Italy’s aerospace and defence sectors help explain why  The Conversation

Italian agent slams ‘disgraceful’ Thiago Motta treatment - Football ItaliaItalian agent slams ‘disgraceful’ Thiago Motta treatment  Football Italia

Thinking About Buying a Classic Land Rover Defender Overseas? Learn From My Mistakes. - Robb ReportThinking About Buying a Classic Land Rover Defender Overseas? Learn From My Mistakes.  Robb Report

Tesla's new car sales in Italy down 7% in first quarter despite 51% jump in March - YahooTesla's new car sales in Italy down 7% in first quarter despite 51% jump in March  Yahoo

Italian PM calls for ‘reasoned’ approach to escalating tariff war between EU and US - The GuardianItalian PM calls for ‘reasoned’ approach to escalating tariff war between EU and US  The Guardian

RCS Sport and EMG / Gravity Media Italy back in the saddle as UCI World Tour racing season starts in Italy - SVG EuropeRCS Sport and EMG / Gravity Media Italy back in the saddle as UCI World Tour racing season starts in Italy  SVG Europe

At 30, I quit my job and took a gap year in Italy. Now, I'm back in the US and thriving in a new career. - Business InsiderAt 30, I quit my job and took a gap year in Italy. Now, I'm back in the US and thriving in a new career.  Business Insider

Italy's pacifist ideals go against Europe's desire to rearm - Le Monde.frItaly's pacifist ideals go against Europe's desire to rearm  Le Monde.fr