Eric Sylvers

Italy passes €1bn Google tax law - then promptly delays it for six months

After clearing parliament, a tax law that would force online advertising sellers from outside Italy to make themselves taxable in the country has hit a road block.

January 3, 2014 by Eric Sylvers in Government

Italy's €1bn 'Google tax' gets closer – but will it fly?

A budget amendment could force any online firm operating in Italy to set up a taxable entity in the country, but opinion is divided on whether it will fill the country's coffers – or even pass EU scrutiny.

December 17, 2013 by Eric Sylvers in Government

Can Italy's Mr Digital Agenda drive the country into tech's 21st century?

Francesco Caio is the man charged with speeding up the pace of digitisation in Italy. With just six months to meet his targets and a day job to boot, it's not going to be easy.

November 19, 2013 by Eric Sylvers in Government

Telecom Italia sells Telecom Argentina stake for $960m

Sale is part of Italian telco's plan to cut its debt burden.

November 14, 2013 by Eric Sylvers in Networking

Telecom Italia holds Argentina sale to cut debt, plans 4G and fibre investments

Telecom Italia is tackling its huge debt load with a series of measures including selling off its Argentinian assets.

November 8, 2013 by Eric Sylvers in Mobility

Pirate Bay and four more torrent sites get blocked in Italy

An Italian court has ruled that ISPs in the country must prevent users from accessing the file-sharing sites.

October 18, 2013 by Eric Sylvers in Security