Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItaly's June exports rose 9.8% yearly, but strip out shipbuilding and growth falls to 0.5%. Energy deficit hit €5B—expect higher electricity and fuel bills.
Politics · National NewsFuturo Nazionale launches nationalist merchandise campaign with symbolic beach toys. Read how Italy's radical right is building grassroots support for 2027 municipal elections.
Economy · National NewsApply by August 12, 2026 for Italy's €1,000 birth grant for children born Jan-April 2026. Check ISEE limits, eligibility for residents, and INPS application steps.
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.