Politics · National NewsWhy Italy's Future Depends on Defending Global Cooperation Rules
Mattarella warns Italy must protect post-war international rules amid threats to global institutions affecting energy costs, migration, and Italian security.
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Economy · National NewsIntesa Sanpaolo's €30.6 Billion MPS Takeover: What Italy's Banking Consolidation Means for Residents
Intesa Sanpaolo's €30.6B MPS acquisition creates Italy's banking giant by Dec 2026. What residents need to know about branches, rates, and deposits.
Economy · National NewsIntesa Sanpaolo Launches €30.6B Takeover Bid for Monte dei Paschi
Intesa Sanpaolo's €30.6B takeover bid for MPS reshapes Italian banking. How the merger affects your accounts, jobs, and market competition by end-2026.
Economy · National NewsEuropean Gas Prices Hit 9-Month High: What Rising Energy Costs Mean for Your Italian Bills
Europe's gas prices hit €51/MWh—9-month high. Italian households face €121 higher bills in 2026. Understand what's driving costs and how to prepare.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Voter Turnout Crisis: Why Millions Skip Local Elections That Affect Daily Life
Italian municipal runoff elections across 41 cities see dramatic turnout collapse to 28.2%, down from 36%. What this means for local governance.
Immigration · National NewsMediterranean Rescue Crisis: 10 Dead as Italy Responds to Capsized Migrant Boat
Italian Coast Guard recovers 10 bodies from capsized migrant vessel near Malta. 48 survivors rescued as Central Mediterranean route records deadliest period.
Politics · National NewsForza Italia Senator Faces Sexual Assault Probe in Parliamentary Office
Senate inquiry targets Forza Italia senator over sexual assault allegations in parliamentary office. Case highlights Italy's dual-track accountability system.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Next Election Could Let You Vote for Individual Candidates—Here's What's at Stake
Fratelli d'Italia pushes preference voting in Italy's new electoral reform. Learn how voter choice, blocked lists, and the 42% threshold affect your ballot by June 2026.
Sports · National NewsItaly's Interim Coach Baldini Tests Youth Squad in Greece Friendly
Italy's interim coach Baldini fields a youngest-ever Azzurri squad against Greece in Heraklion. A youth experiment amid national team rebuilding following World Cup failures.