Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
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.
National News · PoliticsPope Leone XIV honors Friuli's 1976 earthquake recovery as model for Italy. 50th anniversary events in May 2026 celebrate solidarity and reconstruction lessons.
Sports · National NewsItalian tennis star Jannik Sinner makes history with 5th straight Masters 1000 title. Next up: Rome Masters starting May 8, then Roland Garros glory.
Sports · National NewsInter wins 21st Scudetto with 2-0 victory over Parma. Cristian Chivu's first-season triumph secures Serie A title with 3 games to spare—celebrations erupt at San Siro.
Environment · National NewsItaly exhausted its annual ecological budget by May 3. Learn what overshoot means for residents, transport emissions, and climate action 2026.
Sports · National NewsThousands gather in Padua for Alex Zanardi's funeral. Discover the legacy of Italy's CART champion and Paralympic gold medalist who redefined possibility through sport.
Politics · National NewsWith 129 journalists killed globally in 2025, Italy now leads Europe with 759 threatened reporters—a 47% spike. Why this erosion impacts your access to truth.
Politics · National NewsAmerican Pope Leo XIV hosts Secretary of State Rubio in critical Vatican summit over immigration, Iran policy, and US-Holy See relations this May.
National News · EconomyBari shop owner confesses to killing pensioner over €30 in illegal welfare card cash scheme. Italy's fraud crackdown reveals deadly risks for participants.