Italy’s economy continued to expand in the first half of 2026, says Istat
The Italian economy continued to grow in the first half of this year, despite global uncertainty and slowing industrial activity,…
Italy
Read More
House prices in Italy rise 5.2% year-on-year, 1.0% quarter-on-quarter
House prices continue to rise in Italy, with the national house price index standing 5.2% higher in the first quarter…
Consumer confidence rebounded in Italy in May, index rises to 93.4
Consumer confidence in Italy rose in May, following two consecutive monthly declines, new data from Istat has revealed. Istat’s consumer…
What European country has the most on-farm beehives?
Italy has around 1.9 million beehives across its farming network, more than any other European country, according to new data…
Italy’s GDP rose by 0.2% in the first quarter of the year, however outlook remains uncertain
Italy’s GDP rose by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, continuing an expansion trend that…
Retail sales rose 3.7% in Italy in the first quarter of this year
Retail sales were up 3.7% in value terms in Italy in the first quarter of this year, compared to the…
House prices in Italy rose 4.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025
House prices in Italy rose by 4.1% in the fourth quarter of last year, compared to the same period a…
Italy labour market remains stable in Q4 2025, with hours worked up 1.6% year-on-year
Italy’s labour market remained broadly stable in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Istat, the country’s statistics body, with…
Italian construction activity rises slightly in May
The Italian construction sector recorded a slight increase in May 2025, driven by stronger inflows of new business, the latest…
Prices in Italian services sector rose in Q4 2024
Producer prices for businesses in the Italian services sector increased in the fourth quarter of last year, by 1.3% compared…