Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · National NewsMilan prosecutors probe match-fixing allegations involving Italy's top referee designator. Five officials named, but more suspects likely as investigation expands into Serie A integrity.
Economy · National NewsLeonardo Maria Del Vecchio acquires 37.5% of €55B Delfin holding in €10B deal, ending family deadlock. Major impact on EssilorLuxottica, Generali, and Monte Paschi futures.
Politics · National NewsLuciano Belli Paci renounces ANPI membership following antisemitic attacks at Liberation Day. Italy's antifascist organization fractures over Jewish Brigade exclusion and political violence.
Economy · National NewsItaly's government approves €970M plan to deliver 100,000 affordable homes over 10 years for middle-income families. Rent-to-buy options and renovations included.
Economy · National NewsItaly's largest cooperative bank BCC Roma reports €302.6M profit with 32% capital ratio—highest in Italy. €11B+ in loans for SMEs & families, €2.5M to 2,900 community projects in 2025.
Politics · National NewsMayor Manfredi orders removal of "San Marco" banner in Naples on Liberation Day. Right-wing counter-narrative to antifascist commemoration removed from public space.
Transportation · National NewsTAR Lombardy rules on Malpensa's Berlusconi name change. New signage installation ordered for Italy's second-busiest airport. What travelers need to know.
Culture · National NewsFirst papal visit to Europe's largest university since 1991. Pope Leo XIV addresses La Sapienza students on May 14, 2026, healing tensions from 2008 protests.
Sports · National NewsAlex Schwazer breaks Italian marathon walk record at 3:01:55, qualifying for Birmingham Europeans in August despite controversial doping past.