The Italian government has approved a €22 billion budget package for the coming fiscal year, including approximately €20 billion in tax relief and additional spending, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's administration seeks to support households and businesses while meeting European fiscal rules.
European Commission Reviews Italy's Request for Greater Budget Flexibility
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has confirmed ongoing discussions with Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti over Rome's request for additional spending flexibility, as Brussels weighs Italy's fiscal priorities against European Union deficit and debt requirements.
Italian Parliament Approves Controversial Electoral Reform
Italy's parliament has passed legislation introducing a new national voting system, completing a contested reform backed by the governing coalition to improve political stability and make it easier to form future governments.
Pope Francis to Undergo Lung Surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a pulmonary nodule at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, prompting messages of support from Italy's prime minister, president and civil society leaders.
Italy Backs Nearly 1,600 New EU Sanctions Targeting Russia
Italian diplomats have endorsed the European Union's latest package of nearly 1,600 targeted sanctions against Russian military and industrial interests, reaffirming Rome's support for coordinated European and NATO policies in response to the ongoing war.
Meloni Condemns Deadly Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned a deadly missile attack on Riyadh airport by Yemen's Houthi forces, reaffirming Italy's commitment to working with international partners to protect maritime trade routes and reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Italy's Acciaierie d'Italia Suspends Steel Operations as Workers Launch Strike
Steelmaker Acciaierie d'Italia, formerly Ilva, has temporarily suspended operations at facilities in Genoa and Novi Ligure, triggering a national metalworkers' strike and criticism from local officials amid growing concerns over the future of Italy's steel industry.
Intesa Sanpaolo Launches €20 Billion Lending Programme for Italian Small Businesses
Italian banking group Intesa Sanpaolo has announced a €20 billion credit programme for small and medium-sized enterprises, seeking to improve access to financing and support manufacturing businesses facing tighter borrowing conditions.
Meloni Says Italy's 1% Growth Forecast Shows Resilience but Remains Insufficient
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told industrial leaders at an Assolombarda gathering in Milan that Italy's projected 1% economic growth demonstrates resilience amid global uncertainty, while acknowledging that stronger expansion is needed to sustain long-term competitiveness.
Stellantis Announces 50 New Models by 2030 in European Automotive Expansion
Automaker Stellantis has outlined plans at the Paris Motor Show to introduce 50 new vehicle models by the end of the decade, including the Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso and a redesigned Fiat Multipla, as it expands its electric and hybrid offerings in Europe.
Southern European Leaders Press EU for Action on High Industrial Energy Costs
Italy is continuing discussions with Mediterranean European partners following the MED9 summit in Croatia, seeking stronger European Union measures to lower energy costs and help domestic manufacturers compete with businesses in Asia and the United States.
Severe Weather Damages Buildings and Disrupts Transport Across Southern Italy
Intense storms have caused substantial damage to residential and historic buildings on the island of Ischia, while severe weather has disrupted maritime and road transport around Bari and the Aeolian Islands.
Major Rail Disruption at Bologna Delays High-Speed Services Between Milan and Rome
Operational and infrastructure problems at Bologna's major railway junction have caused delays exceeding an hour on high-speed routes linking Milan and Rome, disrupting passenger journeys and business travel on Monday morning.
Heavy Vehicle Collision Closes A4 Motorway Between Seriate and Palazzolo
A serious crash involving freight vehicles has forced an extended closure of the A4 motorway in Lombardy, disrupting traffic between Seriate and Palazzolo and delaying goods transport through the industrial areas of Bergamo and Brescia.
Italy Reports First Decline in Crime in Four Years, With Milan Recording Highest Rate
New Interior Ministry figures show that reported crime across Italy has fallen for the first time in four years, although Milan continues to record the country's highest per-capita crime rate, followed by Florence and Rome.
Italy Adds Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing to Public Healthcare Coverage
Italy's Health Ministry has included non-invasive prenatal testing among the essential services guaranteed by the national healthcare system, expanding access to advanced pregnancy screening while prompting debate over the ethical implications of prenatal diagnostics.
Rome Children's Hospital Performs Complex Heart Procedure on One-Kilogram Premature Infant
Medical teams at Rome's Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital have successfully carried out an unprecedented cardiac catheter procedure on a premature baby weighing approximately one kilogram, marking an important achievement in highly specialised neonatal heart care.
Lancia Presents Revived Model Range at Paris Motor Show
Italian automotive brand Lancia has unveiled its refreshed vehicle lineup at an exhibition in Paris, advancing parent company Stellantis's efforts to rebuild the historic marque's presence in Europe's premium car market.
Italian Industry Groups Warn of Foreign Recruitment of AI and Engineering Specialists
Italian technology and manufacturing associations have raised concerns about recruitment campaigns by Asian technology companies targeting highly skilled engineers and artificial intelligence specialists, highlighting growing international competition for advanced technical expertise.
Alba White Truffle Fair Opens in Piedmont, Drawing International Buyers and Tourists
The annual Alba White Truffle Fair has opened in Italy's Piedmont region, attracting international culinary buyers, hospitality businesses and visitors to an event that supports the area's luxury food trade and tourism economy.
Trieste's Barcolana Regatta Concludes With Thousands of International Boats
The latest Barcolana sailing regatta has concluded in the Gulf of Trieste, drawing thousands of vessels and international participants while supporting local tourism and reinforcing the Adriatic city's reputation as a major sailing destination.
Rome Opens Major Exhibition Dedicated to Renaissance Painter Pontormo
The Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome has opened a retrospective devoted to Renaissance artist Pontormo, adding a major cultural attraction to the capital's exhibition calendar and drawing attention to Italy's artistic heritage.
Meloni Attends Reopening of Restored Historic Palace in Ascoli Piceno
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has attended the reopening of Palazzo Saladini Pilastri in Ascoli Piceno following restoration work, highlighting government investment in preserving historic buildings and supporting economic activity in central Italian communities.
Lombardy Introduces Mobile Inspections to Target Illegally Modified E-Bikes and Scooters
Transport authorities in Lombardy have deployed mobile inspection units to identify illegally modified electric bicycles and scooters, stepping up enforcement in urban areas amid concerns about accidents and pedestrian safety.
Brescia Region Opens New Medical Helicopter Landing Facility in Valsabbia
Healthcare authorities have approved a dedicated helicopter landing facility in the Valsabbia area near Brescia, improving emergency medical transport arrangements and reducing reliance on municipal spaces previously used for urgent landings.