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Meloni sets postwar longevity record as far-right rival gains ground
Prime minister's government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since WWII, but a new challenger tests her coalition
Giorgia Meloni's government has become Italy's longest-lasting since World War II, yet the rise of a new far-right leader poses questions about her political future.
Costanza Bardi · NATIONAL
Russia could target Italy's election, foreign minister warns
Tajani urges early action against potential interference ahead of 2027 vote
Italy's foreign minister warns of possible Russian interference in next year's general election, calling for early defensive measures.
Adriana Sole · INTERNATIONAL
Monza heat-hazard call turns spotlight on Italian summer
Rising temperatures reshape sport and industry alike
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race as temperatures continue to climb, raising questions about how Italy adapts to hotter summers.
Lorenzo Ferraris · SPORT
Basilicata turns to air-conditioning as Italy's heat becomes relentless
Record temperatures push households in the south toward cooling units once seen as unnecessary
As Europe endures record heat, Italian households and businesses are increasingly installing air-conditioning, a shift now reaching Basilicata's homes and hill towns.
Pietro Lasorsa · REGIONAL
Regional dispatches
Monza's heat-hazard Grand Prix puts Liguria's summer endurance in focus
As the Italian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, the same temperatures stress the region's ports and tourism
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza was declared a heat-hazard race as high temperatures continue across the country, a strain familiar to Liguria's waterfront workers.
Marina Doria
Far-right Vannacci's rise challenges Meloni as she marks longevity record
Futuro Nazionale's rapid poll gains pose a question for the Prime Minister ahead of next year's election
The rise of far-right leader Roberto Vannacci challenges Giorgia Meloni as she celebrates becoming Italy's longest-serving postwar prime minister.
Marina Doria
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race as heatwave persists
Monza race under extreme weather protocols as Italy's summer of record temperatures continues into September
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race, with temperatures expected to peak over the weekend across Italy before a sharp cooldown.
Giulia Benati
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race as temperatures soar
Monza race weekend coincides with record heat across Italy, raising questions about outdoor events
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race as a late-summer heatwave pushes temperatures toward record levels across the country.
Costanza Bardi
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race as heatwave persists
Monza race weekend faces extreme temperatures, echoing a summer that has reshaped daily life across Italy
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race as high temperatures continue following a summer heatwave, the BBC reports.
Niccolò Mariani
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race as heatwave persists
Monza race weekend faces extreme temperatures as Italy endures one of its hottest summers on record
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race, the BBC reports, as high temperatures continue across the country following a record summer heatwave.
Davide Ruspoli
Italian Grand Prix Declared Heat-Hazard Race as Heatwave Persists
The Formula 1 race weekend in Monza is officially a heat hazard amid record temperatures, echoing climate stress felt across Abruzzo's mountains.
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race as temperatures stay high following a summer of extremes, a pattern familiar to Abruzzo's farmers and mountain guides.
Marco Di Sante
Meloni's longevity record leaves Molise waiting on the South
As the government becomes Italy's longest-lasting postwar administration, the region's depopulation crisis continues
Giorgia Meloni's government has become Italy's longest-lasting since World War II, surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's record of 1,413 days in office.
Antonio Petrella
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race as temperatures soar
Monza braces for extreme conditions as Italy's summer heatwave lingers into September
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race as high temperatures continue across the country following a brutal summer heatwave.
Rosaria Esposito
Frecciarossa tests in Germany and Austria signal Italy's rail ambitions — but Basilicata waits
High-speed trains begin runs abroad while the deep south remains on the margins of the network
Italy's Frecciarossa high-speed trains have started test runs in Germany and Austria, a milestone for national rail ambitions that underscores the gap with regions like Basilicata.
Pietro Lasorsa
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race as heatwave persists
Monza's F1 weekend faces extreme conditions amid a summer that has reshaped Italian habits
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race as high temperatures continue across the country following the summer heatwave.
Saverio Gallo
Meloni's longevity record masks a South still waiting for its share
As the government marks its 1,413th day, foreign observers note the challenges ahead
Giorgia Meloni's government has become Italy's longest-lasting since World War II, a record that foreign analysts say belies challenges ahead.
Saverio Gallo
Heat-Hazard Monza Race Puts Italy's Climate Front Line in Focus
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard as scorching temperatures persist across the country
The Italian Grand Prix was declared a heat-hazard race as high temperatures continue following the summer heatwave, underscoring climate stress in Italy.
Concetta Vassallo
Vannacci's Rise Challenges Meloni From the Far Right
Futuro Nazionale's rapid poll gains pose a dilemma for Italy's prime minister ahead of elections
The rise of far-right leader Roberto Vannacci challenges Giorgia Meloni as she celebrates becoming Italy's longest-serving postwar prime minister.
Concetta Vassallo
Meloni government sets postwar longevity record as island autonomy questions linger
Italy's longest-serving government since WWII marks 1,413 days in power
Giorgia Meloni's government has become Italy's longest-lasting since World War II, a milestone that carries distinct implications for Sardinia's push for greater autonomy.
Gavino Sanna
Meloni government sets postwar longevity record
Hard-right coalition outlasts Berlusconi's as far-right rival rises before election
Giorgia Meloni's government becomes Italy's longest-serving since World War II, but a new far-right challenger threatens her coalition's future.
Adriana Sole
Ferrari's home-race engine upgrade: a step, not the whole answer
Hamilton says Monza power boost is progress but not enough as heat adds to the challenge
Lewis Hamilton calls Ferrari's upgraded engine for the Italian Grand Prix a step forward but not the whole amount needed, as Monza braces for a heat-hazard weekend.
Tobia Marenghi
Musetti ends Fery's US Open run as Italian tennis shines in New York
Italian 13th seed beats the British hope in first round, continuing a strong summer for the Azzurri on hard courts
Lorenzo Musetti defeats Arthur Fery in the US Open first round, ending the Briton's hopes of repeating his Wimbledon heroics and underlining Italy's depth in men's tennis.
Tobia Marenghi
An Italian priest's time machine takes Venice by eerie surprise
Chronovisor, a debut feature about a Vatican inventor's occult device, is winning festival buzz
A debut feature about an academic obsessed with an Italian priest's time-viewing invention is the quiet occult hit of the Venice Film Festival.
Eleonora Vanzetti
Meloni's longevity record: what it means for the South
As her government becomes Italy's longest-lasting postwar administration, Puglia weighs the balance sheet of a decade of stability
Giorgia Meloni's government has surpassed Silvio Berlusconi's longevity record, a milestone that carries particular weight in the South, where economic development and EU funds remain live questions.
Francesca Lazzari
Italian Grand Prix heat-hazard call echoes Italy's climate strain
As the BBC declares the Monza race a heat hazard, Italy faces high temperatures following a summer heatwave
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race as high temperatures continue across the country following the summer heatwave.
Antonio Petrella
Italian Grand Prix Declared Heat-Hazard Race as Temperatures Soar
Monza's historic circuit faces extreme conditions as Italy's summer heatwave lingers into September
The Italian Grand Prix has been officially declared a heat-hazard race, with temperatures at Monza expected to test drivers and spectators alike.
Beatrice Comolli
Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race as heatwave persists
F1's Monza round gets rare heat warning amid Italy's record-breaking summer temperatures
The BBC reports the Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race, as temperatures remain high across Italy following a summer heatwave.
Klara Hofer
Meloni's record term faces far-right challenge from the northeast
As Italy's PM marks a postwar longevity record, a former general's party rises on her right — and in her own region
Giorgia Meloni's government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since WWII, even as Roberto Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale polls strongly in the northeast.
Sergio Madrussan
Opinion
The Heat We Choose
Italy's slow surrender to air-conditioning marks a cultural shift the world reports with a mixture of amusement and alarm.
Editorial Board
Longevity and Its Discontents
Italy's longest postwar government is a record born of weakness, not strength — and the world's coverage knows it.
Editorial Board