The Latest Breaking News from Mario Draghi

Turkey to 'intensify' negotiations for Ukraine grain deal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he intends to “intensify” negotiations with Russia and Ukraine in the hope of reaching a deal on a U.N. plan to export Ukrainian grain to world markets

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Italy declares state of emergency in five regions over drought

The northern agricultural Po valley has been hit by its worst drought in decades.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2022

Italy's Draghi to meet 5-Star chief with govt's future at risk

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and the leader of the 5-Star Movement Giuseppe Conte will meet on Monday to try to resolve tensions which could bring down Draghi's 16-month old government.

Reuters · Jul 3, 2022

Luxottica Eyewear Empire Founder Leonardo Del Vecchio Dies

Leonardo Del Vecchio, who founded eyewear empire Luxottica in a trailer and turned an everyday object into a global fashion item, becoming one of Italy's richest men in the process, died on Monday, the eyeglass company said. He was 87. "EssilorLuxottica announces with deep sorrow the passing of Chairman Leonardo…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 27, 2022

Ray Ban eyewear empire founder Leonardo Del Vecchio dies

Leonardo Del Vecchio, who founded eyewear empire Luxottica and turned an everyday object into a global fashion item, has died in Italy

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Proposed price cap on Russian oil moves closer at G7 summit

Western leaders hope to tighten vice around Vladimir Putin without causing backlash at home or in global south

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022

Italy's Draghi backs large investments in gas infrastructure in developing countries

Large investments in gas infrastructure in developing countries are needed, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said as leaders of the Group of Seven rich democracies unveiled projects on energy and infrastructure financing on Sunday.

Reuters · Jun 26, 2022

History turns full circle as G7 alarm bells ring over energy once again

First meeting in 1975 grappled with the oil shock – now it is Russia’s war in Ukraine creating angst

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022

Putin’s war is forcing Italy to rethink its historic ties to Russia

The head of Italy’s industry lobby, Carlo Bonomi, traveled to Kyiv recently to demonstrate the business community’s support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022

Italy's 5-Star leader pledges to support Draghi despite schism

Italy's 5-Star Movement is not considering leaving Mario Draghi's government, party chief Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday, dismissing suggestions he could withdraw after his group broke in two.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022