1️⃣ Mattarella: Italy’s commitment to the UN is the axis of foreign policy
President Sergio Mattarella declared that Italy’s participation in the United Nations and other multilateral institutions remains the central pillar of its international engagement. He emphasised that in a time of global uncertainty, Italy intends to reinforce its role as a reliable partner for peace, development and climate action.
Source: ansa.it
2️⃣ New twist in the 1980 Piersanti Mattarella murder: the “killer’s glove” probe
In the reopened investigation into the murder of former Sicilian regional president Piersanti Mattarella, prosecutors are examining the disappearance of the glove allegedly worn by the assassin. The revelation raises fresh questions about procedural gaps, evidence management and potential obstruction in the decades-old case.
Source: ansa.it
3️⃣ Italy present at expo ‘Music China 2025’ with 36 companies
Italy is sending 36 firms from the musical-instrument and audio sector to the Shanghai-based expo Music China 2025, signalling a push for exports and heightened global visibility. Officials say the move is part of a broader industrial-diplomacy strategy to support “Made in Italy” in the cultural-creative economy.
Source: ansa.it
4️⃣ Italy accelerates hydrogen-hub investment drive in the Po Valley
The government has allocated a further €2 billion in public funding to accelerate hydrogen-hub development in the Po Valley, aiming to make Italy one of Europe’s leaders in green-hydrogen production. The measure follows recent EU notifications to unlock state-aid and backs multiple port-region projects centred on decarbonising heavy-industry clusters.
Source: ilsole24ore.com
5️⃣ Controversy in Italy after police break down wall to evict families in Bologna
Police in riot gear broke down a door and a wall during the daytime eviction of two families prompting public outcry and renewed debate about short-term rentals and housing policy. The incident raises questions about proportionality of force and the social protection of vulnerable tenants.
Source: ilpost.it
6️⃣ Dividend-tax squeeze in the budget ignites majority tensions
The draft 2026 budget plan proposes tighter rules on dividend-tax exemptions, triggering friction within the governing coalition over business-sector impact and fairness. Analysts warn the move could dampen investor sentiment and complicate Italy’s goal of combining competitiveness with fiscal sustainability.
Source: corriere.it
7️⃣ Confindustria’s Orsini: “Three crucial points to negotiate on the budget”
The head of Confindustria, Giorgio Orsini, called on the government to commit to clearer measures on dividend taxation, tax-credit offsets and strengthening the SME guarantee fund. The appeal underscores the manufacturing sector’s unease about the upcoming budget amid weak growth and global headwinds.
Source: ansa.it
8️⃣ Pistoia named Italian Book Capital 2026
The Culture Ministry has selected the Tuscan city of Pistoia as the Italian Book Capital for 2026, recognising its literary heritage, active cultural associations and commitment to reading promotion. The designation will bring increased national attention, funding and events for the city’s libraries, publishers and grassroots reading networks.
Source: ansa.it
9️⃣ Rome Film Fest: industry weighs budget cuts as Wildside details slate
As the Rome Film Festival unfolds, production studio Wildside’s CEO Sonia Rovai warns that sector-funding cuts risk undermining Italy’s creative-economy momentum. The festival highlights Italy’s dual challenge: maintaining global cultural reach while navigating tighter public budgets.
Source: roma.corriere.it
🔟 Italy wins gold in women’s team pursuit at Track Cycling Worlds
The Italian women’s track-cycling team clinched gold in the team pursuit at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships, reaffirming Italy’s position in international cycling. Team members celebrated the victory as a testament to sustained investment in the sport and the rising prominence of Italy’s female athletes on the global stage.
Source: ansa.it
