AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEconomy Watch: Istat says Italy’s GDP rose 0.2% in Q2 (and 1.0% year-on-year), with services driving growth and a brighter 2026 outlook. Heat & Food Security: Extreme heat is squeezing Parmigiano Reggiano production in Emilia-Romagna, cutting milk output and raising energy costs for cooling and ageing warehouses. Politics & Football: Roberto Mancini returns for a second spell as Italy coach, apologising for leaving in 2023 and aiming to rebuild after a third straight World Cup miss; meanwhile Carlo Ancelotti says he turned down Italy because he’s committed to Brazil. Tech & Regulation: Italy’s telecom regulator Agcom consults on renewing mobile spectrum rights, offering a free extension to 2037 if firms make binding investment and access commitments. Culture & Diplomacy: Italy’s ambassador in Armenia highlights Venice’s Mechitarist Armenian heritage at the International Congress of Armenian Studies in Yerevan. Sports & Travel: A new rail route through Piedmont gives Britons a less-touristed Italy option, while invasive species are spreading as Mediterranean waters warm.
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