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Tuesday, 17 November, 2020

AnalysisThe Big Read
Eurozone economy: the struggle to stay afloat until a vaccine arrives
Hopes have risen of an end to the pandemic, but the bloc’s countries and companies must navigate a turbulent period first
Tuesday, 10 November, 2020

Sexual misconduct allegations
Vatican report reveals warnings over disgraced cardinal were ignored
Theodore McCarrick promoted to top of American church despite allegations of sexual misconduct
Tuesday, 27 October, 2020

Italian politics
Italy’s Conte begins to lose his lustre in wake of new Covid outbreak
Prime minister who earned plaudits for his handling of coronavirus is now under fire over new restrictions
Monday, 26 October, 2020

AnalysisItalian economy
Italy’s statist instincts resurface under the cover of Covid
Conte government seizes on EU’s willingness to overlook public finances during crisis
Sunday, 25 October, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic
Italy and Spain introduce sweeping new pandemic measures
Restrictions announced by Rome and Madrid follow surge in coronavirus cases
Friday, 23 October, 2020

FT Globetrotter
Cocktails in Rome: the best (temporarily crowd-free) classic bars
Take advantage of the calm before the bustle returns to la città eterna at these smart spots for an al fresco aperitivo
Wednesday, 21 October, 2020

Catholic Church
Pope challenges church orthodoxy by voicing support for gay unions
Liberalising move is likely to delight Catholic reformers but anger religious conservatives
Tuesday, 20 October, 2020

FT SeriesCoronavirus: Could the world have been spared?
How coronavirus exposed Europe’s weaknesses
When the pandemic struck, many countries were ill-prepared. As a second wave hits, what have they learnt from their early decisions?
Monday, 19 October, 2020

FT GlobetrotterPower Dining
Where Rome’s politicos lunch in style
Over amatriciana and saltimbocca, the three-course boozy lunch is alive and well for power brokers in the Italian capital
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Thursday, 15 October, 2020

Inside BusinessEU tech regulation
EU needs to think bigger to develop tech champions
Regulators should accept that scale is necessary to compete with US giants
Wednesday, 14 October, 2020

Vatican
Italian police arrest woman in Vatican financial scandal
Cecilia Marogna worked for Cardinal Becciu, who was forced by the pope to resign last month
Wednesday, 14 October, 2020

AnalysisPopulism in Europe
Europe’s far-right stumbles as infighting and rivals sap strength
In Austria, Germany and Italy support for once-ascendant populists has dwindled during Covid crisis
Sunday, 11 October, 2020

Vatican
Vatican sells charitable assets to repay €242m Credit Suisse loan
Holy See said to be ‘trying to reduce its credit exposure’
Thursday, 8 October, 2020

Vatican
Vatican used charity funds to bet on Hertz credit derivatives
‘Gambling’ bets placed under watch of Cardinal Becciu, who was forced to resign last month
Wednesday, 30 September, 2020

US foreign policy
Pompeo pressures Vatican on China’s record on religious freedom
Secretary of state calls on Vatican to ‘be bold’ in protecting Catholics amid growing tensions between US and China
Tuesday, 29 September, 2020

AnalysisVatican
Vatican-gate: more London luxury property deals revealed
Cardinal Becciu, forced to resign by the Pope last week, oversaw Knightsbridge purchases
Friday, 25 September, 2020

Vatican
Vatican cardinal resigns in wake of London property investigation
Giovanni Angelo Becciu steps down unexpectedly having defended Chelsea real estate investment
Wednesday, 23 September, 2020

AnalysisCoronavirus pandemic
Italy’s harsh lessons help keep second wave at bay
While Spain, France and UK suffer Covid-19 surge, the country has adapted since brutal first phase
Tuesday, 22 September, 2020

Italian politics
Matteo Salvini fails to seize Tuscany in Italian regional vote
Opinion polls had suggested a strong showing for rightwing League in historic fiefdom of left
Wednesday, 16 September, 2020

Italian politics
Italy’s left battles to keep grip on former Tuscany stronghold
Democratic party’s threatened defeat to the League in regional elections signals further shift in political landscape
Thursday, 6 August, 2020

Inside BusinessFinancial services
Cult figure of investing grasped early promise of internet stocks
Success of British fund manager Nicholas Sleep vindicates value of shrewd and original active management
Wednesday, 5 August, 2020

Global InsightItalian politics
Pandemic crisis has cemented Conte’s political legitimacy
The Italian premier’s longevity has defied expectations and is likely to last after his victorious return from Brussels
Monday, 3 August, 2020

FT InvestigationsInside Wirecard
Wirecard processed payments for mafia-linked casino
Malta-based gaming company CenturionBet was used by the ’Ndrangheta crime organisation to launder money
Thursday, 30 July, 2020

Vatican
Loan from middleman charged in Vatican’s property ‘scandal’ revealed
Prior links between seller of London building and man who acted on behalf of the Holy See to buy it
Friday, 24 July, 2020

AnalysisThe Big Read
EU rescue package: borrowing to prevent a north-south split
After feeling betrayed by Brussels’ initial pandemic response, Italians have welcomed the new fiscal deal