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How Italy’s banking mergers and acquisitions began to decline

How Italy's banking mergers and acquisitions began to decline

The Italian banking sector faced a whirlwind of acquisition bids and counteroffers by the end of spring, particularly from the top lenders. Fast forward three months, and only one notable bid remains active. UniCredit has decided to pull back from its July bid of 1.5 billion euros (around $17.5 billion) for Banco BPM, just as […]

More American couples are seeking Italy’s ‘sweet life’ for unforgettable weddings.

More American couples are seeking Italy's 'sweet life' for unforgettable weddings.

James Atkinson and Samantha Fortino recently explored Tuscan vineyards, learning to make pasta and bolognese sauce alongside family and friends in Florence. Atkinson found himself drawn to Chianti, while Fortino seemed to have a soft spot for Hugo Splitz during their time in Italy. Over the last ten years, Italy has hosted numerous glamorous weddings. […]

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni States Pope Agreed to Host Ukraine Peace Discussions

Italy Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Tuesday that she received confirmation from the Vatican regarding its readiness to facilitate peace discussions between Russia and Ukraine. This development followed a consultation with Leo on Monday, where Meloni relayed a conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as per her office’s […]

Italy’s Regions of Wartime Fascist Resistance Are Now Less Vulnerable to the Far Right

Resisting the Far Right: The Legacy of Wartime Resistance in Italy Across Europe, far-right parties have been making unexpected gains, from local councils to broader political arenas. Once normalized, these groups tend to promote nationalist views, challenge democratic institutions, and reshape political landscapes, often leaning heavily on historical struggles against authoritarianism. Yet, not every community […]

Italy’s PM Jets to Washington to Negotiate Tariffs!

The Pro Trump News homepage features 60 fresh updates every day. Click here to explore. A global leader engages with Donald Trump over a deal. On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Donald Trump. According to Fox Business: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to meet President Donald Trump, and will act […]

Italy’s Meloni Bound for White House and Tariff Talks with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday. She is expected to bring a personal appeal for the low punitive tariffs on European Union trade with the world’s largest economy. Meloni is the first transatlantic leader to sit with Trump since announcing a 20% tariff on European […]

Italy’s Meloni Backs Trump’s Peace Efforts, Urges ‘Pragmatism’ on Trade

MILANO (AP) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for “pragmatism” to prevent the EU-US conflict over tariffs from escalating into a full-scale trade war, expressing support for President Donald Trump's efforts in Ukraine. Speaking to the Italian Senate ahead of this week's EU leaders' meeting, Meloni made her first extensive commentary on […]

Ailing Pope Francis Receives Hospital Visit from Italy’s Giorgia Meloni

ROME – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Pope Francis at Rome's Gemeri Hospital on Wednesday, bringing wishes from the government and Italians. After a 20-minute visit, Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister, said the bishop was “wry and responsive.” explained Warm and light encounters. “We joked as usual. He hasn't lost his sense of […]

Trump and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni huddle at Mar-a-Lago, screen ‘lawfare’ documentary

President-elect Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni dined together at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday during a surprise visit ahead of President Biden's final overseas trip on Thursday. Trump, 78, has lavished praise on the conservative Italian leader and introduced her to key figures in the incoming administration, including his nominee for secretary of state, […]