Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsBologna Mayor Lepore files charges, gets police escort after death threats over Fakir case. 64 officers injured in riots as police accountability debated.
Politics · National NewsEU summons Russian envoy and proposes new sanctions after guided bomb destroys Latvia's consulate in Ukraine. What it means for diplomatic security.
Sports · National NewsItaly's football leadership implodes after just 16 days: Maldini and Leonardo resign as Pirlo's Russian betting ties block his path to coaching role.
Economy · National NewsMilan court orders Taranto's Ilva steelworks to close hot area in 90 days over asbestos, emissions. €100M bailout approved as 4,000+ jobs at risk.
Economy · National NewsMilan's FTSE MIB climbs 0.5% as Italian banks gain amid consolidation talk, while Amplifon jumps 4.5% on JPMorgan upgrade. Key moves for investors.
Politics · National NewsItaly's left-wing parties clash with the Pd over Ukraine military aid through 2026. M5s and Avs push diplomacy as billions flow to defense spending.
Politics · National NewsSchlein and Conte will face off in open primaries to lead Italy's opposition against Meloni. No elder statesman will broker the choice—voters decide.
Politics · National NewsPalermo prosecutor claims organized crime controls Italy's overcrowded prisons (141%). Criminal networks run operations from cells via smuggled phones.
Environment · National NewsHumanity exhausts annual resources by July 30, 2026. Discover how Italy's climate initiatives and urban changes affect residents and what you can do now.