Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsAfter 60+ blackouts hit Turin in 2025, Iren deployed 100 emergency techs and launched a €500M grid overhaul through 2030. Timeline and resident impact explained.
Economy · PoliticsEU tells Italy to push SME mergers to fix productivity. New tax breaks for consolidation, threshold removal planned. What it means for small business owners.
Sports · EconomyRome gets elite basketball back after 6 years as Dončić-backed group acquires Serie A franchise. Italy secures Milan and Rome spots in 16-team NBA Europe launching 2027.
Politics · EconomyHungary receives €16 billion in unfrozen EU funds tied to judicial reform and anti-corruption measures. Students rejoin Erasmus programs.
Economy · EnvironmentEuropean gas holds above €47/MWh amid Strait of Hormuz closure. Learn how this affects your Italy utility bills, inflation, and winter energy costs.
Economy · PoliticsPotential US-Iran accord reopens shipping routes, cutting fuel costs for Italy residents while Milan stocks surge 0.7%. What it means for you.
Economy · National NewsItaly's Q1 2026 GDP revised upward to 0.3% quarterly growth. Learn what improved exports and stable jobs mean for residents and investors in Italy.
Economy · ImmigrationItaly spends far below EU average on education, fueling talent exodus. Bank of Italy warns of vicious cycle threatening growth and future opportunities for residents.
Economy · PoliticsOver 1M Italian farmworkers secure 5.1% pay rise, 3-year contracts, and loyalty bonuses in historic 2026 deal addressing the country's chronic agricultural labor shortage.