The Italian economy stagnated in the fourth quarter of last year from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, missing a forecast for marginal growth and casting a shadow over prospects for this year.

The Italian economy stagnated in the fourth quarter of last year from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, missing a forecast for marginal growth and casting a shadow over prospects for this year.

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy violated the right to life of those living in a toxic-waste polluted area around Naples.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been placed under investigation over a government decision to release a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Here is the background to the case and a look at what might happen next.

A Reuters survey of 29 economists had forecast a 0.1% rise quarter-on-quarter and a 0.6% increase year-on-year. Over the whole of 2024, the economy grew by 0.5% from the year earlier, when adjusted for the number of working days, ISTAT said.

ROME (Reuters) - Morale among Italian businesses and consumers improved unexpectedly in January, data showed on Wednesday, brightening prospects for the euro zone's third largest economy which has stalled in recent months.

Tajani stressed that constructive dialogue must be started and Italy can play a very positive role, acting as a bridge between Brussels and Washington, just as former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi did with former US President George W. Bush.

Italy says it is transferring 49 migrants picked up in the Mediterranean to new processing centers in Albania, in the third such attempt facing hurdles by courts.

Rome is easily the closest thing you'll ever find to a time machine. Photo / I arrived by sea, pulling in at Civitavecchia (built circa 200) aboard the Sun Princess, which was launched in 2024. Imperial Roman ships would tie up at the dock where,

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and the cabinet undersecretary for intelligence matters, Alfredo Mantovano have also been placed under investigation

Pilgrims, the faithful and visitors to St Peter's Basilica in Rome offered information, services and tools thanks to a new digital platform.

Lazio won the first ever Europa League opening League Phase, but while Roma will face FC Porto or Ferencvaros in the play-offs, there could be a Derby della Capitale in the Round of 16.