Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsSandro Bolognesi exits Italy's second-largest cooperative bank after 33 years. Interim leadership ensures continuity as €1.16B profit group pursues growth.
Transportation · National News73-year-old charged with attempted murder after deliberately striking cyclists twice near Turin. Four hospitalized, two critical. What this means for road safety in Italy.
Sports · National NewsItaly's youth track team captures 3 gold medals and breaks U20 world record in 4x100 mixed relay. A turning point for Italian athletics development.
Economy · National NewsINPS cut 5% from August 2026 pensions for 50,000 Italians who didn't file 2022 income. File 'ricostituzione reddituale' by Sept 15 or lose benefits permanently.
National News · PoliticsRome student arrested for killing grandmother with hammer in Altino, Chieti. Defense seeks psychiatric facility transfer as motive remains unclear.
Sports · National NewsItaly's Sport Illumina opens Trapani playground on former drug square. Free basketball courts, fitness equipment, climbing walls across Sicily by 2027.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Court of Auditors reform introduces new prosecutor powers and liability limits, sparking magistrate protests. What the changes mean for oversight.
National News · EnvironmentItalian government approves €100M for 1,700 Campi Flegrei residents displaced by earthquake. Monthly housing payments €400-€900 through Dec 2027. Details on aid eligibility.
Sports · National News16-year-old Kelly Doualla wins Italy's first-ever 100m medal at World Under-20 Championships. Historic breakthrough for Italian sprinting.