Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItalian UNIFIL base in Shama struck by rocket May 7, 2026. No casualties reported. Third attack on Italian forces in two months raises security concerns.
Economy · National NewsMilan stocks down 0.12% amid geopolitical tension. Energy bills volatile, Italian bonds strengthen, euro rises—what this means for your wallet and investments in Italy.
Politics · National NewsAndrea Sempio claims his recorded 'confession' was podcast commentary. DNA evidence and audio intercepts could overturn Alberto Stasi's conviction in Italy's Garlasco murder case.
Sports · National NewsRecord-breaking walker Alex Schwazer, 41, excluded from European Championships despite setting Italian marathon walk record. FIDAL prioritizes team rankings over performance.
Economy · National NewsBPER's Q1 earnings surge to €518.5M with successful BPS merger. New strategy update August 6. Dividend yield 4.62%.
Economy · National NewsSecond board resignation at Italy's troubled bank signals deepening internal power struggle. Mediobanca merger now at risk as governance chaos threatens investor confidence.
Economy · National NewsUniCredit sells Russian bank to UAE investor in €3B deal. No impact on shareholder dividends or Italian operations. What residents and investors should know.
Transportation · Politics · National NewsItaly's €13.5B Strait of Messina Bridge approved. Construction starts Sept 2026, completion 2032-33. What Sicily-Calabria residents and travelers need to know.
Politics · National NewsDiscover why Friuli's 1976 earthquake recovery remains Italy's gold standard for disaster response—crucial lessons for residents in seismic zones.