The European Commission is investigating the Italian government’s controversial sale of a 15% stake in Monte dei Paschi di Siena, amid claims that major investors like UniCredit and BlackRock were excluded from the bidding process managed by Banca Akros. The sale has raised concerns about market fairness, leading to scrutiny from both EU officials and Milanese prosecutors, while the Italian finance ministry defends the process as standard.
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England star Ivan Toney fumes ‘this is why I hate London’ after his car is broken into
England striker Ivan Toney expressed his frustration with London after his car was broken into during his summer break from playing for Saudi club Al-Ahli. Sharing a photo of his damaged vehicle on Instagram, Toney remarked, "This is why I hate London," as he dealt with the aftermath of the incident while considering his place in the upcoming England squad. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: England footballer Ivan Toney expressed his frustration with...
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