Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly faces Europe's highest electricity costs at €130.50/MWh as gas imports shift to North Africa and LNG. Learn what this means for your energy bills in 2026.
Sports · EconomyJannik Sinner reaches 30-win Masters streak, one from Djokovic's record. Italy's tennis boom adds 700K members, €266M economic impact in 2023.
Economy · TechSiemens acquires Mer Mec from Angelo Holding. 1,700 jobs transition, €1B reinvested in Southern Italy. Matera becomes diagnostics hub.
Economy · National NewsCaltagirone opposes MPS-BPM merger plans to preserve Siena banking hub. How Italy's regional banking power shift affects jobs and services across the country.
Economy · PoliticsMarche region fights Electrolux closure of Cerreto d'Esi plant. 1,700 Italian jobs at risk. May 25 showdown uses legal precedent and public funding as leverage.
Digital Lifestyle · EconomyItaly's €2.4B gaming market shifts to subscriptions and digital. Gamers spend 8+ hours weekly. Learn what this means for families and residents.
Economy · CultureDiscover how Italian Coppa di Parma IGP hit €78M revenue with pre-sliced products soaring 26%. Learn what this means for food lovers in Italy and abroad.
Economy · EnvironmentTerna invests €4.2B in Italy's electricity grid in 2026 under new leadership. Learn how renewable energy expansion to 2030 affects your electricity costs and grid reliability.
Economy · PoliticsBrent crude hits $107 in May 2026 amid Middle East conflict. Learn how rising oil prices will impact your fuel costs, energy bills, and grocery prices in Italy.