Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · National NewsExplore Italy's football decline two decades after 2006 triumph. How the Azzurri's talent system collapsed, leading to three World Cup absences and reshaping Italian football culture.
Politics · National NewsItaly's response to femicide: €457.8M invested, new laws enacted. Explore what's working for domestic violence survivors and residents.
Economy · National NewsItaly launches €60M design tax credit July 7, 2026. Companies can claim 10% rebate on aesthetic innovation in fashion, furniture, ceramics. First-come, €2M cap per firm.
Economy · National NewsGold hits $4,161 per ounce with 25% year-to-date gains. Learn how Italian investors can hedge inflation and currency risks amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Transportation · National NewsItaly mandates RC insurance for e-scooters from July 17, 2026. Owners must get targhino (€33) first, then insurance (€50-120/year). Fines €100-400 + seizure.
Sports · National NewsMilan, Turin, and Genoa challenge Rome and Naples for 2036 Summer Olympics hosting rights. Stadium crisis threatens northern bid as CONI's constituent bodies decide Italy's candidate city.
Politics · National NewsItaly's anti-terrorism laws now prosecute online posts and protest symbols as criminal offenses. Essential information for residents about new expression limits.
Transportation · National NewsFlorence railway shutdown July 5-10, 2026 cuts train service 50%, adds 3 hours to Rome-Milan trips. Free buses available. Check schedules.
Sports · National NewsGianfranco Zola calls for unified support as Paolo Maldini considers joining FIGC. Italy's Azzurri restructuring explained.