🇮🇹 Corriere della Sera
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About Corriere della Sera
Corriere della Sera is owned by RCS MediaGroup, a publicly traded company based in Milan. Since 2016, RCS MediaGroup has been controlled by Urbano Cairo through Cairo Communication S.p.A.
Corriere della Sera is widely regarded as Italy's national newspaper of record and is noted for its foreign coverage and independence. Media Bias/Fact Check rates it as 'Least Biased' with 'High' factual reporting, citing balanced story selection and minimal use of loaded language. Ground News, which aggregates ratings from Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check, also assigns it a 'Center' bias and 'High factuality rating'. Historically, the paper has been considered centre-right-leaning and a representative of the moderate bourgeoisie. Notable controversies include the 1981 Propaganda Due (P2) scandal, which implicated its editor and former owner, and the 2003 resignation of its editor, reportedly due to criticism of Silvio Berlusconi. In 2025, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the newspaper of censorship for not publishing an interview with Sergey Lavrov in full, citing editorial concerns about fact-checking. The broader Italian media landscape faces challenges, with
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Piedmont to Vote in Municipal Elections Across 79 Towns
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Former National Politicians Vie for Mayoral Seats in Italy's 2026 Local Elections
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EU Commission Considers Italy's Plea for Energy Spending Flexibility
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Veneto Health Assessor Questions Regional End-of-Life Law, Citing Need for National Approach
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Puglia Faces Healthcare Deficit: Regional President Announces Tax Hikes
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Vicinanza: «In the Pd there is a furious fight, we mayors are bargaining chips. Ruotolo? Culture of suspicion»
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Aldo Moro Murder: Collaborator's Confession Claims US and USSR Decided He Had to Die
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Government Extends International Missions; Crosetto-Giorgetti Tensions Rise Over European Funds
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Italy's Majority Agrees on Electoral Law Reform, But Key Details Remain Contentious
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Italy: Calenda to Salvini, the Bipartisan Team Playing for a Draw in the Elections
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Biennale of Venice, final touches on pavilions: letter against the Golden Lion Sokurov
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Rai Reprimands 'Report' Host Ranucci for Unverified Nordio Story
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Piedmont Forges "Blue" Alliance with Tajani for Export Push: 27 Million Euros Allocated
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Veneto Approves New Law to Regulate Retail, Tightening Rules on Commercial Centers
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Piedmont Assessor Marrone: 'I Stand with CGIL; Turin Needs an Alternative to Stellantis'
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Ex-FBI Chief Comey Accused of Threatening Trump's Life; Arrest Warrant Issued
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Corda Molle, Fai's anger: 'We have to pay. We are very disappointed'
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Couple's Adopted Child at Center of Suspicion and Controversy in Italy
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Veneto Heads to Polls: 51 Municipalities Vote, Seven Face Potential Runoffs
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Italy's Ambassador to Switzerland: Discard Medical Bills from Crans-Montana Tragedy
- Italy's ambassador to Switzerland, Gian Lorenzo Cornado, urged families of New Year's Eve fire victims to discard medical bills. - Cornado stated that Italy will not pay for the victims' medical exp…
Venice Mayor Brugnaro: 'I Understand Minister Giuli, But I Defend the Biennale'
- Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro defends the city's decision to allow the Russian pavilion to participate in the Venice Biennale, despite criticism. - Brugnaro states that cultural dialogue is essential …
Salerno Mayoral Race: De Luca Leads Seven Lists, Excludes Democratic Party
- Vincenzo De Luca is running for his fifth term as mayor of Salerno, leading seven civic lists in the upcoming local elections. - The center-right coalition has united behind Gherardo Maria Marenghi,…
Tabacci: 'My Partisan Song in Parliament? No Reason to Be Surprised, My Commitment Began There'
- Italian parliamentarian Bruno Tabacci joined a rendition of "Bella Ciao" in the Chamber of Deputies, protesting a security decree. - Tabacci, a former Christian Democrat, explained his participation…
Resistance Memory Funding Saved; New Park Appointments Spark Controversy
- The Italian government initially proposed budget cuts affecting organizations preserving the memory of the Resistance, but later reversed the decision. - Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli is cred…
Italian Opposition Sings 'Bella Ciao' in Chamber of Deputies Ahead of Security Decree Vote
- Opposition parties in the Italian Chamber of Deputies sang the anti-fascist song 'Bella ciao' before a vote on a security decree. - The protest occurred as lawmakers resumed debate on the decree, wi…
Naples Welcomes Two New Assessors to City Government
- The Municipality of Naples has officially appointed two new assessors: Carlo Puca and Valerio Di Pietro. - Puca will oversee active participation and the city's image, while Di Pietro will manage di…
Meloni: Budget Deficit Deviation Not Ruled Out, But Italy's Finances Are in Order
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni did not rule out the possibility of exceeding the budget deficit, stating that a decision would be made after reviewing European fiscal rules. - Meloni suggeste…
Venice Art Biennale Jury Excludes Russia and Israel from Awards Over Human Rights Concerns
- The international jury of the Venice Art Biennale will exclude countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court. - Russia and Israel will be barred …
Barelli: Berlusconi's Heirs and the Party? FI Has Statutory Bodies, Then There Are Also the Fans
- Paolo Barelli, a key figure in Forza Italia, has been appointed Undersecretary for Relations with Parliament. - Barelli stated he was honored by the appointment and emphasized his practical, realist…
Security Decree, Costa (Forza Italia): «It's not a rule for forced deportation. And Meloni showed good sense»
- Forza Italia's Enrico Costa stated that the government's security decree is pragmatic and sensible, not a forced measure, and ensures assistance for all individuals. - Costa clarified that voluntary…
Vetos and Tensions Flare Over Italian Government Appointments
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JD Vance's olive branch to the Pope: 'Grateful to Francis for lowering the tone'
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Meloni: 'Geopolitical Picture Changes Every Minute. Italian Ships to Hormuz with Truce'
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed the geopolitical instability and its impact on global trade, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. - Meloni assured attendees at the Federalbe…
Trentino's New Hospital Project: A Quarter-Century of Legal Battles and Delays
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Meloni: 'Allies Aren't Vassals' in Response to Trump's Criticism of Pope
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to Donald Trump's criticism of the Pope. - Meloni stated that allies do not have to be subservient and defended Italy's national interests. - The inci…
Fratelli d'Italia Offers Mayor Security Pact for Trento Amidst Rising Violence
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