News and Trends
Italian News and Trends within a complex context of cultural heritage, modern democratic ideals, and changing societal norms. It shapes the country’s political landscape and informs citizens about the world beyond their home.
Severe storms in southern Italy disrupt travel plans, affecting tens of thousands of people. The storms are blamed on ongoing rail maintenance works in Rome and on a new policy for tackling subway pickpockets. The latter is a key focus for police who have set up a task force to tackle the problem. Olympic controversy over Algerian boxer Imane Khelif: Italy’s premier Meloni and deputy PM Salvini criticise the decision to include the athlete in the women’s competition at the Paris Olympics on the grounds that she is not biologically female but has higher testosterone levels.
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In Italy, a majority of adults say they trust the public news outlet Rai News. As in most other countries, differences emerge in attitudes about news media between those with and without populist leanings. In this case, adults who have populist views tend to report lower levels of trust in the media and believe it is less important for society than those who do not.
With a focus on high-quality content, Italian journalists are working hard to capture audience attention amidst the tidal wave of news and information. This includes greater emphasis on fact-checking to combat misinformation and a commitment to digital journalism with platforms like Twitter and live blogging to break stories in real time.