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Sicily expands investment while facing urban and climate aid

62 clusters · 206 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ismea and Sicily report significant shifts in agrifood funding and regional development spending

By mid-September 2026, Sicily continued to balance multi-sector investment with growing environmental and resource challenges. The region has prioritized vocational training and digital transition, reinstating one-year H

Bank branch desertification in Italy

8 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Italy banking desertification: 10 Piceno municipalities lack branches

By mid-2026, Italy’s banking network had shrunk by 36.7% since 2015, with over 11,000 branches closed. The total number of outlets fell from 30,258 in 2015 to approximately 19,016 by the first half of 2026. This decline

Italian wealth distribution and philanthropic trends

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Italy faces rising wealth inequality as top 5% hold half of national wealth

Recent data highlights contrasting trends in Italian social and economic structures. Research indicates a growing culture of philanthropy, with 23% of Italians over age 50 considering charitable legacies—a significant ri