Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
National News · PoliticsTwo anarchists killed in bomb-making accident at Rome's Parco degli Acquedotti. Police investigate potential targets including railways and Leonardo defense facilities. Park safety review underway.
Digital Lifestyle · PoliticsItaly's Article 612-quater criminalizes deepfake distribution. Learn how victims can report AI-generated intimate images and what penalties perpetrators face.
Politics · National NewsItaly's controversial security decree enables 12-hour detention during protests without charges and €10,000 fines for organizers. Parliament battles 1,200+ amendments as your assembly rights hang in balance.
Politics · National NewsItaly votes Sunday on separating judges and prosecutors. Understand how this constitutional change impacts your legal rights, property disputes, and contract enforcement.
Politics · National NewsUmberto Bossi, Lega Nord founder, dies at 84 as his federalist vision becomes reality. How his 40-year fight reshaped Lombardy, Veneto, and Italy.
Politics · EconomyItaly rejects combat role in Strait of Hormuz, pledging support only after ceasefire and under UN mandate. Energy security concerns balanced with caution.
Economy · PoliticsAlessandria Court grants €2.5M debt forgiveness to Valenza goldsmith under Italy's Crisis Code. How rising gold prices trapped artisans in tax debt—and legal options.
Economy · PoliticsIran conflict closes Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices to spike. US sanctions relief offers brief respite. What rising fuel costs mean for Italy residents.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's electricity prices hit €147.54/MWh in mid-March 2026, up 4.4% weekly. Learn how rising power and fuel costs affect your bills and what government measures are proposed.