Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsECB set to raise interest rates again in 2026. Variable mortgages and loans in Italy will cost more as inflation climbs to 3%. What residents need to know.
Politics · National NewsEconomy Minister Giorgetti blocks RAI reform efforts. Here's how the EU Media Freedom Act clash impacts Italian media independence and your news access.
Economy · National NewsRome second homes cost €3,499 annually vs €391 in Palermo. How Italy's IMU system creates 9x disparities and why 2026 reforms target cadastral updates.
Economy · National NewsDiscover Rete Futuro: Italy's youth employment program offering €10,000 paid internships, startup funding, and job placement across 6 regional hubs expanding to 15.
Politics · National NewsVannacci's nationalist party polling at 5% could determine if Meloni keeps power in 2027. What the coalition split means for Italy's political future.
Transportation · National NewsLearn Italy's strict traffic code requirements for accident scenes. Discover penalties for leaving without assistance and how witness evidence now identifies drivers.
Politics · National NewsMilan court confirms presidential pardon for Nicole Minetti. Her partner now sues Italian media for €216M. Learn how Italy's justice system handles clemency and defamation.
Sports · National NewsIgnazio Abate becomes Torino's new coach starting July 2026 on a two-year deal. The former AC Milan defender's first Serie A job aims to push the club higher.
Economy · National NewsUnipol acquires 635 MPS branches from Intesa to merge with BPER, creating Italy's 2nd-largest retail bank by 2027. Impact on branches, deposits explained.