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Sports · PoliticsItaly bans sitting magistrates from sports federation panels starting 2026. Football, basketball leagues must recruit new adjudicators under transparency reform.
Transportation · National News144 Lombardy speed cameras shut down July 2026. Which fines you can contest, what devices remain active, and how the reform affects your daily commute.
Economy · National NewsItaly's machine tool orders dropped 25.8% in Q2 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and policy delays. Government tax incentives expected to drive strong recovery.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's otto per mille directs €1.6B of your taxes annually. Catholic Church receives 67%, State 26%. Learn how to control your allocation in your 2026 tax return and support causes you believe in.
Economy · National NewsItaly's wholesale electricity hits 144€/MWh as gas surges to 58€/MWh. Typical households face €70-90 extra in H2 2026. Government subsidies available.
Politics · EconomyEuropean Commission signs historic defense partnership with Ukraine. Italian firms now positioned in €10B drone and missile joint production pipeline through 2028.
Economy · PoliticsMBDA appoints new CEO in Nov 2026 amid €44B backlog. Leonardo-backed firm plans 2,800 European hires including Italian facilities; missile output up 40%.
Tech · EconomyUber's €13B Delivery Hero deal reshapes Italian food delivery. Learn about market changes, forced divestitures in Europe, and what the 2027 merger means for prices and service.
Economy · TransportationEuro 7 rules from Nov 2026 will raise costs for all vehicles in Italy—from work vans to city cars. Why small businesses face the biggest burden ahead.