Italy’s MPS vows to keep delivering after sharp profit jump

Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) pledged on Tuesday to maintain the state-owned bank’s performance after reporting a much bigger than expected first quarter net profit. Under CEO Luigi Lovaglio …

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/italy-s-mps-vows-to-keep-delivering-after-sharp-profit-jump/ar-AA1aWGxT

Italy, Germany, Austria sign letter of support for hydrogen pipeline

Energy ministries of Italy, Germany and Austria have signed a joint letter of support for the development of a hydrogen-ready pipeline between North Africa with Europe, Italian gas grid operator Snam …

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/italy-germany-austria-sign-letter-support-hydrogen-pipeline-2023-05-09/

The unforgettable new way to see Italy’s lakes

There are occasions when howling into the wind is a profoundly therapeutic experience. The moment when you’re trundling along a motorway and your vehicle rock …

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-unforgettable-new-way-to-see-italys-lakes-hxddb2970

Italy must learn to live with drought-inducing weather -minister

Italy’s long-running drought is a result of climate change, meaning the country must adjust to the new reality, Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida told Reuters.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/italy-must-learn-to-live-with-drought-inducing-weather-minister/ar-AA1aTejE

Napoli celebrate Serie A title: Maradona stadium was rocking for team’s first home match as champions of Italy

After waiting for 33 years, Napoli fans could finally celebrate their 2022-23 Scudetto with Luciano Spalletti’s team at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. After scoring the winning penalty in a 1-0 …

https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/napoli-celebrate-serie-a-title-maradona-stadium-was-rocking-for-teams-first-home-match-as-champions-of-italy/

European stocks edge higher as traders digest rate hikes; FTSE closed; Italy’s BMPS rallies

European indexes started the trading week on a flat footing, with traders looking ahead to more corporate earnings, economic data and a Bank of England rate decision this week.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/european-stocks-edge-higher-as-traders-digest-rate-hikes-ftse-closed-italys-bmps-rallies/ar-AA1aSBcA

Italy open to selling down MPS stake on market if terms, buyers are right – sources

Italy’s Treasury is open to reducing its 64% stake in Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) through one or more share sales on the market, three people briefed on the matter told Reuters. Such an option, …

https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/other/italy-open-to-selling-down-mps-stake-on-market-if-terms-buyers-are-right-sources/ar-AA1aT4ZX

Italy Now Has Conspiracy Theory as National Policy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni believes in the racist great replacement theory—and is putting into in practice.

https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/08/italy-meloni-great-replacement-conspiracy-theory-immigration/

Book Club: The Next Chapter review – smirking sequel as the squad head for Italy

Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda et al go on a bookish holiday after keeping their reading club going through lockdown, but jokes are thin on the ground …

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/08/book-club-the-next-chapter-review-diane-keaton-jane-fonda-smirking-sequel

US man returns antiquities to Italy after reading Guardian report on looted relics

Jay Stanley hands over 30 artefacts, including vases and figurines from 6th to 3rd centuries BC, found in late father’s home …

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/may/08/us-man-returns-antiquities-italy-after-reading-guardian-report-on-looted-relics%3Fref%3Dupstract.com