Economy · PoliticsItalian Women Face Stark Workplace Reality: Last in EU for Job Equality
Italian women earn 10.7% less than men and rank last in EU workplace equality. Despite boardroom gains, employment gaps persist across Italy.
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Economy · PoliticsItaly's Stock Market Drops 1.87% Amid Energy Shock and ECB Rate Hike Signals
Milan's markets plunged 1.87% as energy prices spike and the ECB signals rate hikes. Here's how this impacts your savings and investments in Italy.
Politics · Digital LifestyleItaly's Paper ID Cards Expire August 3, 2026: Your Emergency Guide to Getting Electronic ID in Time
Paper ID cards become invalid August 3, 2026. Learn how to apply for Italy's electronic card at pop-up kiosks or registry offices before the deadline approaches.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's Gas Prices Surge to €50/MWh: What Rising Wholesale Costs Mean for Families and Businesses
Italy's gas prices hit €50/MWh in May 2026, pushing heating bills higher. Understand your household costs, potential government support, and how long prices may stay elevated.
Sports · PoliticsItaly Opens €100M Sports Fund: How Peripheral Neighborhoods Are Getting New Facilities
Italy launches €100M sports fund for peripheral areas. Applications open June 4-25, 2026. Grants up to €1.5M for municipalities. Check eligibility requirements.
PoliticsItaly's Path to Marriage Equality: What Same-Sex Couples Need to Know Now
Italy's PD proposes marriage equality amid court rulings granting same-sex parents new rights. What rainbow families should know about legal changes now.
Sports · PoliticsRoma-Lazio Derby Set for Sunday Noon After Serie A-Prefect Standoff Resolved
Roma-Lazio derby confirmed Sunday May 17 at noon after court-brokered deal. 1,500 police deployed, Metro A congestion expected. Travel disruptions across northern Rome.
Politics · EconomyItaly's 2027 Coalition Takes Shape: What Conte's Plan Could Mean for Your Wages, Energy Bills, and Healthcare
Conte confirms post-September 2026 coalition talks for €9/hour minimum wage, energy relief, healthcare funding ahead of 2027 elections.
National News · PoliticsItalian Court Imposes Life Sentence in Femicide Case: Justice for Giada Zanola
Padova court sentences Andrea Favero to life for murdering Giada Zanola in Vigonza. Details on the May 2024 case, domestic violence support via 1522 hotline.