Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsTorre Annunziata council dissolved after mayor resigns amid fraud scandal, Camorra concerns. Commissioner Tomao now controls city as investigation continues.
Economy · National NewsItaly's €1.6B banking merger creates third-largest bank with 7M clients. What changes mean for SMEs, wealth managers, and retail savers in 2025.
Politics · National NewsItaly's May 2026 municipal elections deliver mixed results for center-left and center-right coalitions. See which cities gained ground and what's at stake in June runoffs.
National News · Economy30-year-old dies in Lucca pharmaceutical press accident. Italy's workplace safety reforms focus on construction while manufacturing deaths persist. What residents should know.
Economy · National NewsItaly's poverty risk hits 18.6% in 2026. Learn about Assegno di Inclusione eligibility, ISEE limits, and welfare support for vulnerable families in Italy.
Politics · National NewsFuturo Nazionale captures 15% in Vigevano, threatening to fracture Italy's centre-right coalition ahead of 2027 elections. What residents need to know.
Politics · National NewsItalian police stopped an ISIS knife attack plot in Reggio Emilia, arresting a 22-year-old in contact with foreign extremist recruiters. What residents need to know.
Economy · National NewsMilan's FTSE MIB hits 26-year record high while oil prices plummet 7% on US-Iran peace talks. What it means for energy bills and inflation in Italy.
Economy · National NewsMilan's FTSE Mib breaks 26-year record at 50,220 points. Italian pensions and portfolios gain as banks and aerospace lead. What this means for Italian investors.