Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsEx-Ilva Taranto steel plant faces October 2026 shutdown threatening 20,000 jobs. Jindal proposes importing slabs from India while government seeks Italian consortium.
National News · Other NewsA 36-year-old offering roadside help near Milan was killed by a jealous ex who mistook him for a rival. Details on the Varese homicide case.
Politics · National NewsItaly's proposed Stabilicum electoral reform explained: voter preferences, blocked capolista, majority bonus. What's at stake in the Senate debate.
Politics · National NewsForeign Minister Tajani firmly rejects Russian Embassy accusations that the August 1, 2026 Moscow restaurant bombing targeted Italians. Italy maintains strong Ukraine support despite tensions.
Transportation · National NewsSix dead, 34 injured in multi-vehicle crash on SS79 Ternana near Umbria-Lazio border. Highway closed indefinitely. Region demands safety audit of route.
Politics · National NewsConte vows to champion Ukraine negotiations at the European level if he wins coalition primaries for PM candidate. Learn what this means for Italy's foreign policy direction.
National News · CulturePriest Don Antonio Mazzi dies at 96 after founding Exodus, Italy's largest addiction recovery network with 40 centers serving vulnerable youth nationwide.
Economy · National NewsBanco BPM merger collapses as Crédit Agricole blocks deal. Intesa Sanpaolo takeover now inevitable. What changes for MPS customers and bank account holders in Italy?
Politics · National NewsItaly's opposition challenges Meloni's government to explicitly name neo-fascist origins of 1980 Bologna bombing as 46th anniversary stirs historical debate.