The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aims to sway Italian leaders and prominent figures so as to mold policy and public opinion in its favor, says a new report. The CCP’s activities in Italy are part of a broader plan to expand the party’s influence globally, says the report published on Nov. 20 by researchers at…
Discovering the Apeninnes, the Italian Mountains You’ve Never Heard of
Crowning a jagged rise of ancient sandstone thrust up over the surrounding valley, this has been the site of a castle for many centuries. But its current, fantastical form—its glitter and swirls—has only occupied this prominent space for less than 200 years. Round towers and golden onion domes and a big clock ticking away below…
Italy’s Antitrust Regulator Fines Google, Apple Over Data Use
November 26, 2021
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ROME—Italy’s antitrust regulator has fined Alphabet’s Google and iPhone maker Apple 10 million euros ($11.2 million) each for “aggressive practices” linked to the commercial use of user data. The authority said in statement the two tech groups did not provide “clear and immediate information” on how they collect and use the data of those who…
‘Super Green Pass’: Italy to Impose New Limits on Unvaccinated
The unvaccinated will face heightened restrictions in Italy after the government announced that they will be barred from many leisure activities after the introduction of a “super green pass.” The new vaccine passport will take effect starting Dec. 6. People must prove that they are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by…
Italy’s Draghi Vetoes 3rd Chinese Takeover This Year
ROME—Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi has vetoed the third Chinese takeover in the country since his government took office in February, an official Hong Kong filing by the rebuffed group showed on Tuesday. Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical said Rome had blocked its attempt to set up a joint venture with the Hong Kong arm of Applied…
The Pasha’s Vision: Sprawling Sabina Estate Listed for 58 Million Euros
Just like there’s a season for all things, there are levels to everything. In real estate, there are many tiers of luxury, too. For instance, if you want 40 bedrooms, the world’s most famous rose garden, and the dream estate of a dreamer, you’ll pay top dollar. Or in the case of La Tenuta del Pascià…
Amazon and Apple Handed $225 Million in Italian Antitrust Fines
November 23, 2021
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MILAN—Italy’s antitrust authority has fined U.S. tech giants Amazon.com and Apple Inc. a total of more than 200 million euros ($225 million) for alleged anti-competitive cooperation in the sale of Apple and Beats products. Contractual provisions of a 2018 agreement between the companies meant only selected resellers were allowed to sell Apple and Beats products…
KKR Makes $12 Billion Approach to Take Telecom Italia Private
MILAN—Telecom Italia (TIM) has received a 10.8 billion euro ($12 billion) approach from U.S. fund KKR aimed at taking Italy’s biggest phone group private, the company said on Sunday. KKR’s move comes as TIM’s CEO Luigi Gubitosi battles for survival after coming under fire from top investor Vivendi following two profit warnings in three months….
Israeli Family Seeks to Block Return of Boy to Italy
TEL AVIV, Israel—An Israeli family asked an appeals court on Thursday to halt the planned return of a 6-year-old boy who survived a cable crash in Italy to his relatives there. There was no immediate ruling in the case surrounding Eitan Biran, who has been at the center of a bitter custody battle between relatives…
Man Dies as Mediterranean Hurricane Batters Southern Italy
PALERMO, Sicily—Fierce storms battered southern Italy for a second day on Monday, killing at least one person, triggering landslides and leaving roads and fields flooded, police said. The body of a 67-year-old man was recovered in a citrus grove, far from where he was last seen after his car got hit by rising waters and…
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