Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Bignami electoral reform proposes 70 bonus seats for coalitions hitting 42% threshold. Opposition filed 770 amendments to block changes to voting system.
Politics · National NewsMeloni calls for unified European peace negotiator on Ukraine. How this affects Italy, energy security, and defense spending for residents.
Politics · National NewsItaly reaches 2.8% defense spending for 2026 NATO summit. Learn how military funds boost infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emergency response systems across Italy.
Economy · National NewsIstat Q1 2026 reveals stark export divide. Tuscany booms on pharma exports while Friuli-Venezia Giulia collapses. What this means for your region's business.
Economy · National NewsItaly's new vendor licensing system replaces informal stall transfers with competitive tenders, affecting 180,000 traders across Italy's markets and fairs starting 2027.
Economy · National NewsItaly's €12.4B summer bonus (quattordicesima) arrives June-July. Workers spending 55% on vacations, but savings jump to 29%. Check eligibility & tax info.
Economy · National NewsItaly's largest banking merger reshapes financial services for 27M clients. What Intesa-MPS €30.6B deal means for your accounts, credit access & 6,800 jobs
Tech · National News166 ransomware attacks hit Italy's hospitals & town halls in 2025. Discover how disruptions affect residents and what new cybersecurity laws mean for you.
Economy · National NewsFTSE MIB rises 0.57% as Intesa pursues MPS merger. Italian investors set to receive dividends June 22. What it means for your portfolio.