Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
National News · CulturePope Leone XIV kneels at St. Peter's Square memorial marking 45 years since John Paul II's 1981 assassination attempt. A moment of prayer and peace.
Economy · National NewsItalian household purchasing power fell 0.9% in Q4 2025 due to rising inflation and property income decline. What it means for residents.
Economy · National NewsItalian bond spread widens to 76.7 basis points vs German Bunds. Discover how rising sovereign borrowing costs directly affect your mortgage rates, loans, and living expenses in Italy.
Economy · National NewsItaly's economy to grow just 0.8% in 2026 as energy bills jump €29B. Istat warns Middle East conflict threatens household budgets and inflation.
Economy · National NewsMortgages jumped 18.8% in Italy as rates fell to 2.03%. Discover how ECB cuts are reshaping home buying, pushing prices up 4%, and what first-time buyers should do now.
Economy · National NewsItaly's industrial output rose 0.7% in March. Capital goods surged 5.8% yearly while consumer goods fell. Key update for expats and investors.
Politics · Health · National NewsPresident Mattarella condemns those dismissing COVID as 'mild flu,' honoring 400+ healthcare workers who died. Italy's new preparedness plan aims to prevent future tragedies.
Economy · National NewsElectrolux shuts Cerreto d'Esi plant, eliminating 1,700 Italian jobs across 5 sites. May 25 ministerial meeting to discuss retraining, Cassa Integrazione support.
Culture · National NewsMilan's iconic opera house rose from WWII ruins. President Mattarella joins 80th anniversary with Verdi preview and historical exhibit.