List of Newspapers in Italy, Top English & Italian National Media
Italy’s media landscape offers a rich mix of national and English-language newspapers, catering to diverse audiences. Leading Italian dailies like Corriere della Sera (liberal, Milan-based) and La Repubblica (progressive, Rome-based) dominate with in-depth coverage of politics, business, and culture.
For English speakers, The Local Italy provides daily news, while ANSA English delivers Italy’s top stories globally. Financial enthusiasts rely on Il Sole 24 Ore, Italy’s premier business paper, while sports fans follow La Gazzetta dello Sport, famous for its pink pages.
Regional papers like Il Messaggero (Rome) and La Nazione (Florence) highlight local issues, blending national relevance with community focus 13. Digital platforms like Internazionale offer translated global news, appealing to multilingual readers.
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Italian-Language National Newspapers (Italiano)
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Corriere della Sera
Milan-based national daily (founded 1876), Italy’s most-read newspaper with a centrist-liberal stance. Best known for its authoritative political analysis, cultural supplements like "La Lettura," and historical significance as the country’s newspaper of record.
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la Repubblica
Rome-based left-leaning daily (founded 1976). Famous for its investigative journalism, bold headlines, and digital innovation, including real-time updates and multimedia storytelling.
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La Stampa
Turin-based national daily (founded 1867), owned by the Agnelli family. Renowned for its moderate editorial stance, in-depth international reporting, and focus on Piedmont’s industrial economy.
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Il Sole 24 Ore
Milan-based financial daily (founded 1965). Italy’s leading business newspaper, known for economic data, corporate rankings, and the "Radiocor" news agency.
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Il Fatto Quotidiano
Rome-based independent daily (founded 2009). Best known for its anti-establishment stance, muckraking journalism, and crowdfunded investigative reports.
Tabloids Popular Press
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La Gazzetta dello Sport
Milan-based sports daily (founded 1896), famous for its pink paper and coverage of Serie A football, cycling (Giro d’Italia), and motorsports.
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Leggo
Rome-based free tabloid (founded 2001). Known for celebrity gossip, crime stories, and commuter-friendly distribution in metro stations.
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Il Messaggero
Rome-based regional/national daily (founded 1878). Dominates Central Italy with coverage of Vatican politics and Roman affairs.
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Il Giornale
Milan-based conservative daily (founded 1974). Owned by the Berlusconi family, it’s known for right-wing editorials and pro-Mediaset bias.
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Avvenire
Milan-based Catholic daily (founded 1968). Focuses on social justice, interfaith dialogue, and Vatican news under the Italian Bishops’ Conference.
Regional Local Newspapers
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Il Resto del Carlino
Bologna-based regional daily (founded 1885). Covers Emilia-Romagna with a mix of local politics and cultural heritage.
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La Nazione
Florence-based regional daily (founded 1849). Tuscany’s oldest paper, known for Renaissance art coverage and local governance reporting.
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Il Mattino
Naples-based daily (founded 1892). Dominates Southern Italy with investigative pieces on organized crime and Neapolitan culture.
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Il Gazzettino
Venice-based regional daily (founded 1887). Famous for Venice Biennale coverage and flood reporting in the Veneto region.
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Alto Adige
Bolzano-based bilingual (Italian/German) daily (founded 1945). Focuses on South Tyrol’s autonomy and Alpine culture.
Business Financial News
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Milano Finanza
Milan-based financial daily (founded 1989). Specializes in stock market analysis and private equity deals.
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Wall Street Italia
Digital finance portal (founded 2000). Known for investment tips and global market trends tailored to Italian investors.
Digital-First Niche Outlets
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Fanpage
Rome-based digital news site (founded 2007). Famous for viral videos, youth-oriented content, and investigative documentaries.
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HuffPost Italia
Italian edition of HuffPost (founded 2012). Focuses on progressive politics and social issues.
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Sky TG24
Rome-based 24/7 news channel’s digital platform. Known for live updates and political talk shows.
English-Language News
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The Local Italy
Rome-based expat-focused site (founded 2006). Covers Italian bureaucracy, travel, and culture in English.
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Wanted in Rome
Rome-based English monthly (founded 1985). Best known for event listings and guides for expats.
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Italy News
Digital news aggregator for English-speaking audiences. Focuses on tourism and business updates.
Sports Special Interest
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Tuttosport
Turin-based sports daily (founded 1945). Juventus FC’s unofficial mouthpiece and a leader in motorsports coverage.
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Corriere dello Sport
Rome-based sports daily (founded 1924). Rivals La Gazzetta with a focus on Rome and Lazio football clubs.