The reform, given final approval by parliament, reshapes Italian politics ahead of the 2027 general election and the election of the next president in 2029

On 29 October, shareholders will decide the fate of the Tuscan bank, as Intesa Sanpaolo’s €35bn takeover bid derails Meloni’s nationalist ambitions for Italy’s banking sector

Italy’s centre-left leader is ready to challenge the prime minister in a showdown for the country’s leadership. But a third contender could complicate the race.

No recognizable political leadership lies behind Saturday’s protests, which culminated in the looting of shops and clashes with police. The parallels with France

The International Monetary Fund chief calls on European countries to boost productivity and strengthen the single market: “Growth is weak in Italy too”

As the king of Rome's underworld cuts all contact from behind bars, fourteen explosions leave a bloody trail across the city's outskirts—amid the silence of victims and political embarrassment

Spain and Tunisia are booming as retirement destinations, while traditional centres of Italian emigration such as United States, Canada and Australia are losing ground. Lower living costs and favourable tax regimes are reshaping the map of Italian pensions paid abroad

Extra virgin olive oil is hitting shelves at very low prices, putting domestic producers under pressure

Brussels agrees to temporary energy bill relief measures, but Meloni fails to secure changes to the EU’s emissions trading system. Now she is pushing for greater flexibility on Italy’s deficit

Father Luigi Portarulo who serves at the historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, has brought the Italian community together through faith, social activities and a shared passion for sport, from running to basketball

Unpredictable weather conditions and extreme temperatures complicate training for Italy’s team as it prepares to compete in the 2027 America’s Cup in Naples. “We must raise awareness of the need to protect our oceans”

The government plans to spend €23.5bn on families, defence and businesses, but Brussels may reject plans to fund energy subsidies under EU flexibility rules, while banks resist a €5bn contribution

Progressive voters will be asked to choose who should lead the opposition against the right. But deep divisions over military aid to Ukraine threaten to derail the alliance, while the battle for Italy’s presidency looms in the background

The theme of World Food Day 2026 could hardly be more timely

From wheat and tomatoes to hazelnuts and olive oil, extreme weather is taking a growing toll on Italian agriculture. The Mediterranean diet is under threat, but scientists believe new technologies and innovative solutions could help protect it

Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone explains the Alliance’s new “Theory of Victory”: “It is not a provocation against Moscow. It is designed to deter attacks”

At 27, Alice Cerutti left city life behind for the countryside. Today, her Cascina Oschiena is one of just five farms growing the rare Arborio Classico—and she has surrendered a third of her land back to nature, creating a protected habitat.

Created at the behest of John Paul II, the secluded ward at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital has its own security, private chapel and dedicated lifts. Now it is set to welcome Pope Leo XIV

From Sardinia to the Po Delta, production of these shellfish has more than doubled in three years. And the old rule about avoiding them in months without an ‘r’ no longer applies

The €5 million raid on Marchesi Antinori is only the latest in a long string of thefts