Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · TechEU-Mercosur deal eliminates tariffs on Italian exports to Brazil from May 2026. Italian machinery, agritech firms gain duty-free access to $2T market. €10.4B opportunity.
EconomyItaly's durum wheat output jumps 5% in 2026, but global oversupply crushes prices. Southern farmers struggle as costs exceed market rates.
National News · EconomyNine defendants including Eni executives stand trial for the December 2024 Calenzano fuel depot explosion that killed five workers. Full investigation details revealed.
Sports · EconomyMilan and Rome confirmed as NBA Europe permanent franchises launching October 2027. Serie A restructuring and ticket prices rising—what it means for Italian basketball fans.
Economy · HealthReale Mutua's 80% Lifenet buy brings healthcare clinics to Italy. Mandatory home disaster cover proposed. Portugal expansion underway. Impact for residents.
Transportation · EconomyRyanair reports €2.26B profit, expands Italian routes with new Trapani base. Baggage and ancillary fees rise to €24/passenger. What travelers should know.
Environment · EconomyItaly exceeds EU steel recycling targets at 82.2%, but plastic lags at 49.6%. Sardinia collects double what Trentino does—find where your region stands and what it means for your waste fees by 2030.
Economy · PoliticsItalian defense firm Leonardo wins major Persian Gulf contract worth €320M to equip Kuwait's modern patrol vessels. What this means for Italian jobs and regional influence.
Sports · Economy · TourismItaly hosts historic America's Cup in 2027. Naples expects €1.2B economic boost, 11,000 jobs, and massive tourism influx. Luna Rossa leads Italian challenge.