Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Transportation · National NewsMassive chain-reaction accident in Villafranca tunnel closes A20 between Messina and Palermo. Diesel spill, injured, diversions to SS 113. Latest updates.
Economy · National NewsItaly's BTP-Bund spread closes at 77.5 basis points as geopolitical tensions impact EU bond markets. Learn what this means for your mortgage and savings.
Politics · National NewsItalian soldiers in Lebanon's UNIFIL mission face repeated rocket debris strikes. Learn about the mounting security crisis and Italy's difficult decision ahead.
Politics · National NewsBritish-Australian family's child custody case in Italy reaches Senate. What expats need to know about Italian parental rights, homeschooling, and custody laws.
Politics · National NewsItaly's March 22-23 judicial referendum faces campaign vandalism. Learn how judges/prosecutors separation could affect your legal rights and democratic voice.
Politics · National NewsItaly's deputy minister meets Russian ambassador, sparking fierce debate over EU unity and government policy. What this diplomatic row means for residents.
Politics · National NewsPM Meloni leads 2026 ceremonies marking 48 years since Via Fani massacre, Aldo Moro's kidnapping. New declassified files continue revealing details.
Economy · National NewsItaly's public debt reached €3.1 trillion in January 2026. Learn how rising interest costs, foreign investment shifts, and fiscal pressures affect residents' taxes and pensions.
Politics · National NewsMarch 22-23: Italy votes on judicial reform splitting judges from prosecutors via lottery. How it affects your court timelines, legal rights and justice access.