Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsIntesa Sanpaolo's €30.6B MPS acquisition creates Italy's banking giant by Dec 2026. What residents need to know about branches, rates, and deposits.
Immigration · National NewsItalian Coast Guard recovers 10 bodies from capsized migrant vessel near Malta. 48 survivors rescued as Central Mediterranean route records deadliest period.
Politics · National NewsSenate inquiry targets Forza Italia senator over sexual assault allegations in parliamentary office. Case highlights Italy's dual-track accountability system.
Politics · National NewsFratelli d'Italia pushes preference voting in Italy's new electoral reform. Learn how voter choice, blocked lists, and the 42% threshold affect your ballot by June 2026.
Sports · National NewsItaly's interim coach Baldini fields a youngest-ever Azzurri squad against Greece in Heraklion. A youth experiment amid national team rebuilding following World Cup failures.
Economy · National NewsBanco BPM proposes merger with MPS to create Italy's second-largest bank—board vote June 8, 2026. What changes mean for account holders, savers, and your banking services.
Politics · National NewsItaly's center-left opposition fractures over wealth taxation despite unified stance against electoral reform. Explore the 2027 election implications.
Politics · National NewsSix Italian provincial capitals hold mayoral runoff elections this weekend. Voter turnout, civic coalitions, and fragmented politics will determine local governance.
Economy · National NewsNew Italian government bond shields savings from inflation with 0.6% loyalty bonus and 12.5% tax rate. Subscriptions open June 15. Learn how it works.