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La Repubblica and La Stampa sold

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s two most prominent left-leaning national newspapers have changed hands, as the Agnelli family’s GEDI media group completes the sale of both la Repubblica and La Stampa.

Italy flagged for political interference in media

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is among the European countries with the highest levels of political interference in the media, according to a new report on press freedom sponsored by the Council of Europe.

World Press Freedom Index shows Italy drop 3 places

Italy drops to 49th in World Press Freedom ranking

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has dropped three places in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, falling from 46th to 49th position, according to the annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The Paris-based NGO warns that journalists in Italy continue to face significant threats, particularly from mafia groups and political interference. The announcement comes ahead of World Press […]

Meloni at press conference addresses press freedom and government reforms. Credit: ANSA

Meloni addresses Press Freedom and Government Policies

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At a press conference organised by the National Council of the Order of Journalists and the Parliamentary Press Association, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses press freedom and other current affairs.

Press Freedom report - Italy drops 5 places

Press Freedom report – Italy drops five places

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday was World Press Freedom Day, and Reporters Sans Frontieres released a report on the positions of the world’s country. Italy has dropped five slots to 46th with the case of press agency AGI, set to be sold to League MP and right-wing newspaper proprietor Antonio Angelucci, cited as one of the reasons.