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…
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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…
What European country produces the most jewellery?
Italy produces the most jewellery in the European Union, accounting for 36% of the total produced in 2023, according to…
European Greens call on leaders to make Europe ‘both Trump-proof and Putin-proof’
The European Greens have welcomed the decision to hold an emergency summit of European leaders, calling on EU governments to…
Italian services sector saw marginal growth at end of 2024
The Italian services sector ended 2024 in growth, following a slight decline in November, according to the latest HCOB Italy…
Household purchasing power grew in Italy in Q3 2024
Household purchasing power grew for the seventh consecutive quarter in Italy in Q3 2024, new data from Istat, the Italian…