Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsFerretti board rejects KKCG's €3.50 takeover bid as 'not equitable.' Vote deadline April 13. Weichai-KKCG power struggle threatens governance gridlock.
Environment · National NewsItaly awards 141 municipalities Plastic Free status, with 11 earning top honors. Discover cleaner towns, stricter enforcement, and impact on property values.
Sports · National NewsBologna's Andrea Kimi Antonelli, 19, wins China GP—Italy's first F1 victory since 2006. Historic triumph sparks motorsport revival nationwide.
Politics · National NewsItaly's security decree bans knives in public with up to 3 years prison, expands police detention to 12 hours. Parliament questions constitutional validity. What residents need to know.
Sports · National NewsGiuseppe Romele won bronze in 20km sitting cross-country at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics in Val di Fiemme. Italy's 15th medal from the home Winter Games.
Economy · National NewsU.S. strikes deepen Hormuz blockade. Italy's energy imports at risk. Expect higher heating, electricity, and fuel costs in coming months.
Economy · National NewsDiesel and gas prices spike 18-20% in Italy. Learn how inflation affects households, energy bills, and what the government is doing to help.
Economy · National NewsLamberto Cardia, who led Italy's financial regulator Consob and transformed state railways, dies at 92. His legacy shapes markets and investment protection today.
Politics · National NewsConte refuses Palazzo Chigi meeting, demanding parliamentary debate on Gaza, Venezuela, and Iran. What this means for Italy's foreign policy and international stance.