Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · National NewsRecord-breaking walker Alex Schwazer, 41, excluded from European Championships despite setting Italian marathon walk record. FIDAL prioritizes team rankings over performance.
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.
Economy · National NewsItalian 10-year bond yields drop to 3.74% as BTP-Bund spread tightens to 74.6 points. What this movement means for borrowing costs in Italy.
National NewsNew DNA evidence in 2007 Garlasco murder case leads to suspect Andrea Sempio. Prosecutors may move to overturn Alberto Stasi's 16-year conviction.
Politics · National NewsItaly's top court makes final the 20-year sentence for naval officer Walter Biot, who sold 113 NATO classified documents to Russia for €5,000 in 2021 espionage case.
Economy · National NewsItalian markets surge to 26-year highs amid Middle East peace hopes. Lower oil prices could ease household heating costs and boost pension values for residents.
Politics · National NewsOpposition senators halt RAI reform vote over governance gridlock. New broadcasting rules delayed as Italy battles to meet EU media independence standards. What's at stake.
Economy · National NewsBrent crude falls below $100 as U.S.-Iran talks progress. Learn how lower energy costs affect Italian households, inflation, and your utility bills ahead.