Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsPresident Mattarella marks 5 years since ambassador's death in DRC. New security protocols and geopolitical revelations reshape Italy's Africa strategy.
Sports · National NewsItaly's historic first Olympic gold in freestyle skiing. Deromedis wins gold, Tomasoni claims silver at Livigno. A breakthrough moment for Italian winter sports.
Culture · National NewsGiorgia Cardinaletti joins Laura Pausini and Carlo Conti for Sanremo's 2026 finale. Festival shifts to late February due to Winter Olympics. Learn what's new.
Politics · National NewsItaly's ruling coalition fast-tracks electoral reform: proportional voting replaces single-member districts, 40% bonus reshapes 2027 vote power.
Politics · National NewsItaly's March 2026 referendum will transform the judiciary. Learn how career separation and new courts affect your rights and access to justice.
Politics · National NewsItaly votes March 22-23 on judge-prosecutor separation. Government vows to stay until 2027 regardless. Polls tighten as reform divides judiciary.
Sports · National NewsItaly breaks winter Olympic record with 24+ medals. Dorothea Wierer retires after legendary career. Historic closing ceremony Sunday in Verona.
Economy · National NewsTaranto blast furnace 2 restarts production. 10,000 jobs depend on Flacks Group sale closing by April 2026 and state involvement decisions.
Economy · National NewsUS Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, but duties return at 15%. Italian exporters face €1B losses amid currency crisis. Emergency task force Monday.