Italy
Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), and the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with nearly 59 million inhabitants. Rome is the capital of Italy; other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Bari, and Venice.
Beyond's analysis on Italy
- — eBay shifts certain seller fees to buyers for private sellers in Italy and France starting September 2026
- — evolve and ELITEWHEELS unveil high‑performance cycling tech at Italy’s 2026 Bike Festival
- — Italian consumer groups allege stationery retailers are inflating back‑to‑school costs, citing Codacons estimates of up to €1,300 per family
- — Italian audiovisual supply chain taps platform-born creators as new talent pipeline
- — UK airport cyber‑attacks spark phishing wave targeting Italian travellers, highlighting cybersecurity risks for the aviation sector
- — Guide shows how early savings via postal books and ETFs can build capital for children’s future
- — Tourism sector rebounds while SME default rates stay elevated
- — The Democratic Party backs scientists’ call for faster renewable‑energy approvals, urging regional governors to eliminate project delays
- — Parisi warns that Italy’s short‑term climate stance ignores the long‑term CO₂ cuts needed, while youth activism pushes for stronger action
- — Italy’s universal child allowance delivered an average €175 per family in H1 2026, highlighting its role in supporting household income and consumer spending
- — Italian summer box office jumps 92% as international draws fill theaters while domestic titles lag
- — Italian broadcasters lose over a fifth of their revenue share to global streaming platforms, signaling a looming market‑share crossover
Recent news mentioning Italy
- — Nurminen Logistics increases capacity on its Sweden-Italy rail route: two weekly departures and expanded transport options
- — vivo and UNESCO MAB Bring Young Voices Together in Italy to Capture the Future
- — Tute spaziali made in Italy: “I miei tessuti tra le stelle”
- — BNI Expands Across Europe with Strategic Focus on France, Italy and the United Kingdom
- — GOFO Deploys Automated Narrow-Belt Sorter at Rome Hub, Lifting Southern Italy Capacity by 40%
- — MacGregor establishes a new service hub in Trieste, Italy
- — Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov takes advisory role with Italy
- — Egg Tuck to Bring Its Signature Soft-Scrambled Egg Sandwiches to San Diego's Little Italy
- — UL Solutions Opens Center of Excellence in Italy
- — Italy’s Monte dei Paschi Makes $40 Billion Move to Buy Rival Banks
- — Italy’s Monte dei Paschi Makes $40 Billion Move to Buy Rival Banks
- — Italy’s migrant detention hubs in Albania undermine human rights, says Amnesty