Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItaly's labor market improves slightly but employers stay cautious. Learn what 2026 job growth and wage changes mean for workers and expats in Italy.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East tensions push Italy's fuel and energy costs up €700/household annually. How the Iran conflict impacts your bills and budget.
Health · National NewsItalian surgeon returns from Congo with Ebola exposure. 21-day quarantine at Rome's Spallanzani. No risk to Italy. Here's what you should know.
National News · EconomyFour workers killed in a single day across Italy highlight ongoing workplace safety crisis. What foreign workers need to know about their rights and enforcement measures.
Economy · National NewsItaly overtakes Greece with highest eurozone debt at 138%. IMF forecasts 0.5% growth through 2027, limiting wages and fiscal space for residents.
Economy · National NewsItaly's March industrial turnover rose 4.4% in value but just 2.0% in volume—inflation drives growth while real output stagnates, pressuring household budgets.
Politics · National NewsItaly's center-left fractures after May 2026 municipal losses. Venice defeat exposes PD divisions that could cement Meloni's power through 2027 elections.
Politics · National NewsTorre Annunziata council dissolved after mayor resigns amid fraud scandal, Camorra concerns. Commissioner Tomao now controls city as investigation continues.
National News · EconomyThree workers killed in one day across Italy in forklift and machinery accidents. Criminal investigations opened. What workplace safety laws protect you.