Sports · National NewsJannik Sinner Breaks Tennis History with Fifth Consecutive Masters Title
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner makes history with 5th straight Masters 1000 title. Next up: Rome Masters starting May 8, then Roland Garros glory.
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Politics · National NewsRecord 129 Journalists Killed in 2025 as Italy Leads Europe for Press Threats
With 129 journalists killed globally in 2025, Italy now leads Europe with 759 threatened reporters—a 47% spike. Why this erosion impacts your access to truth.
Politics · National NewsAmerican Pope Leo XIV Meets Secretary Rubio in Vatican High-Stakes Summit Over Immigration and Iran
American Pope Leo XIV hosts Secretary of State Rubio in critical Vatican summit over immigration, Iran policy, and US-Holy See relations this May.
National News · EconomyWelfare Fraud Escalates to Murder: Shop Owner Kills Pensioner Over €30 Cash Dispute in Bari
Bari shop owner confesses to killing pensioner over €30 in illegal welfare card cash scheme. Italy's fraud crackdown reveals deadly risks for participants.
National News · HealthRicin Murder Probe: Digital Evidence Seized in Italy Poisoning Case
Larino prosecutors seize digital devices from ricin poisoning victims in Pietracatella, Molise. Five doctors charged. Latest developments in Italy's deadly double homicide case.
Economy · National NewsItalian Car Exports Under Siege: Trump's 25% Tariff and the Funding Collapse
Trump's 25% car tariffs threaten €5 billion in Italian automotive exports. Get clarity on funding cuts, tariff impacts, and what this means for living in Italy now.
Transportation · National NewsAbruzzo Train Chaos: 6-Hour Delays, Overnight Stranding, and Your Compensation Rights
Montesilvano train breakdown stranded 125 passengers overnight with 6-hour delays. Learn how to claim your 50% EU refund for delays over 2 hours. Full compensation guide.
Sports · National NewsAlex Zanardi, F1 Legend and Paralympic Champion, Dies at 60
Alex Zanardi, legendary F1 driver turned Paralympic champion, has died at 60 after a six-year battle following his 2020 handbike crash. His Italian legacy endures.
Politics · National NewsHow Italy's Anti-Mafia Law Protects Property Rights and Powers Asset Seizures Today
44 years after Pio La Torre's murder, Italy's anti-mafia law faces political pressure despite recent €15M seizures. What it means for Sicily residents and investors.