Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · EconomyNapoli secures Champions League 2026-2027 qualification with 3-0 win over Pisa. The €60M financial windfall fuels transfer plans as Conte's side returns to European competition.
Sports · EconomyItaly's ATP Finals in Turin will operate under shared governance between FITP and Sport e Salute from 2026. The new model aims to turn elite tennis into a nationwide platform with grassroots programs and infrastructure.
Economy · EnvironmentFlacks Group commits €5 billion to revive Taranto's ex-Ilva steelworks, preserving 8,500 jobs while shifting to cleaner electric furnaces and environmental cleanup.
Tourism · EconomyItalian pet owners spend €22 more daily. Nearly 4M families vacation with pets generating €9.5B—could reach €15.8B. Explore pet-friendly regions & new EU rules.
Economy · PoliticsItaly faces €900 household energy cost increase in 2026 from Strait of Hormuz conflict. S&P maintains BBB+ rating. Learn how rising bills affect your budget and what to expect.
Economy · National NewsLeonardo Maria Del Vecchio acquires 80% of Editoriale Nazionale, controlling Il Giorno, La Nazione, and Il Resto del Carlino. Editorial independence promised, with investments in local newsrooms and digital modernization.
Politics · EconomyMeloni calls for European action on Iran nuclear threat at Greece forum. Italy positions itself as diplomatic bridge between Europe and Gulf states on security cooperation.
Politics · EconomyNATO pushes 5% defense spending by 2035—an €860B surge. Leonardo and Italian firms expand rapidly. Learn how supply chain shifts from China impact Italy's economy.
Economy · National NewsChildless Italian households now drive consumption growth while families with children struggle. Over-50s to control 60% of global spending by 2050.