Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · National NewsLeo Fabbri wins European shot put gold with 22.31m throw, but joy fades as young star Mattia Furlani's hamstring injury ends his 2026 season at Birmingham.
Environment · National NewsNew EU packaging rules reclassify coffee capsules as waste from August 12, 2026. No emptying needed. Learn disposal rules for Italian residents.
Economy · National NewsNatural gas prices hit 59€/MWh on TTF exchange in August 2026. Norwegian maintenance and Middle East tensions affect Italian household bills and energy costs.
Politics · National NewsBusinessman Valter Lavitola arrested for bomb attack on investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci. Mafia charges expose Italy's media corruption.
Health · National News20 Italian cities face red alert as extreme heat hits 40°C. Learn worker rights, safety protocols, and when relief arrives mid-August. Essential survival guide.
Politics · National NewsJan-July 2026 data shows Italian deputies earning €12,000 monthly while missing 95% of votes. What this parliamentary absenteeism means for taxpayers.
Economy · National NewsSandro Bolognesi exits Italy's second-largest cooperative bank after 33 years. Interim leadership ensures continuity as €1.16B profit group pursues growth.
Politics · National NewsVannacci launches Futuro Nazionale's Milan mayoral bid with retired General Burgio. Discover what his security-focused campaign means for Italy's political landscape in 2027.
Sports · National NewsItaly's U19 rowers win two gold, one silver at World Championships. Ribolzi breaks decade drought in single sculls, Cassani-Martorana set world record.