Italy Faces Energy Crisis and Modest Growth: What 2026 Holds for Residents
Italy's economy to grow just 0.8% in 2026 as energy bills jump €29B. Istat warns Middle East conflict threatens household budgets and inflation.
Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Italy's economy to grow just 0.8% in 2026 as energy bills jump €29B. Istat warns Middle East conflict threatens household budgets and inflation.
Electrolux shuts Cerreto d'Esi plant, eliminating 1,700 Italian jobs across 5 sites. May 25 ministerial meeting to discuss retraining, Cassa Integrazione support.
Milan's iconic opera house rose from WWII ruins. President Mattarella joins 80th anniversary with Verdi preview and historical exhibit.
Fiorello claims Måneskin will reunite at Sanremo 2027, but is it true? What the band's hiatus, solo projects, and manager ties really tell us about a comeback.
MPS acquires Mediobanca in €13B deal. Understand the 2.45 share exchange, December 2026 delisting, and what Italy's banking consolidation means for your investments.
Electrolux announces 1,700 job cuts across Italy, closing Cerreto d'Esi and reducing Forlì plants. Nearly 40% of workforce affected in appliance sector restructuring.
Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs returns May 20 after 242 days, then faces Noah Lyles at Rome's Golden Gala June 4. Italy's sprint star targets European title.
Florence-Rome trains face 18-day August 2026 shutdown. Bus alternatives available. Plan ahead for delays, updated routes affecting central Italy travel.
Prosecutors identify new suspect in Garlasco murder. Alberto Stasi's conviction dismantled with DNA evidence and wiretaps pointing to Andrea Sempio. Justice prevails.