Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItalian center-left faces split as Conte and Schlein clash on Ukraine weapons. March 15 primaries to pick PM candidate, but coalition unity at risk.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Democratic Party and Five Star Movement leaders meet but remain divided on Ukraine military aid. Political fracture threatens opposition unity ahead of elections.
Sports · National NewsChiara Pellacani shatters Italian diving records with four European championship golds, signaling a generational shift in Italy's aquatics program and Olympic prospects.
Economy · National NewsMilan's FTSE MIB hits record 53,540 points with 18% yearly gains. Impact on Italian pensions, bank dividends, and energy costs explained.
Economy · National NewsItaly's wholesale electricity hit €177/MWh in July 2026, driving 4.6% Q3 bill hikes for regulated consumers. Sicily, Sardegna face highest costs.
Economy · National NewsItalian luxury yacht builder TISG posts massive €170M loss with €129.6M debt. Court protection, capital raise, and acquisition interest emerge as survival options in 2026.
Economy · National NewsOnly 16% of Italian businesses comply with 2024 catastrophic insurance mandate. Non-compliant firms lose disaster aid eligibility. Are you covered?
Economy · National NewsINAIL reports 213,985 workplace injuries in first half 2026, up 4.7%. Healthcare and transport sectors hit hardest, while fatal incidents drop 4.2%. What Italian workers need to know.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Chamber deadlocked over encrypted chats between ex-justice official and mafia suspect. The vote will set precedent for anti-corruption cases.