ItalyOwnership & classification
Founded: 2009
Ownership
Published by Società Editoriale Il Fatto S.p.A. (SEIF), a Rome-based company listed on Euronext Growth Milan. The company has a deliberately dispersed ownership structure: a cap on individual shareholdings (no single entrepreneur may hold more than roughly 16% of capital) and a meaningful block of shares held by the paper's own journalists/columnists, designed to prevent any single proprietor or business group from controlling the title. Founder-editor figures Antonio Padellaro and later Marco Travaglio have been central to its editorial identity.
Funding
Financed commercially through newsstand and digital subscription sales, advertising, and its listed-company revenues (it has historically resisted Italian state press subsidies as a matter of principle). Diversified into TV/online ventures (Loft, TVLoft) under SEIF.
Affiliation & stance
Editorially populist and combative, strongly anti-corruption and at times sympathetic to the Five Star Movement, but it is not owned or directed by any party, church, union or oligarch. Its anti-concentration shareholder rules and commercial financing keep it privately and independently controlled, so INDEPENDENT (left-leaning) is accurate.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Progressive
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 1291
83/100
Factual
73/100
Objective
1747
Articles
1712
reports
Factual: How accurately its articles report the facts, judged against primary sources and the cross-outlet consensus. Only articles that cite their sources are counted.
Objective: How neutral the writing is — whether reporting keeps the writer’s own preferences and opinions out of the article.
Recent coverage
Brian gave her Narcan before she died to try to revive her from overdose: Zach Hickerson, brother of Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, speaks
Zach Hickerson, fratello di Brian Hickerson, ha rivelato dettagli su come il fidanzato di Hayden Panettiere, l'attrice americana, avesse tentato di salvare la sua vita somministrandogli Narcan poco prima della sua morte per overdose. Secondo Zach, Brian e Hayden erano arrivati a Greenville, in South Carolina, il giorno precedente all'incidente, in un contesto di relazione instabile caratterizzata da violenza domestica. I due avevano acquistato Narcan come misura preventiva, ma nonostante i tentativi di soccorso, Hayden è deceduta. L'articolo menziona la cronologia dei fatti senza ulteriori dettagli sulle cause specifiche dell'overdose.
Haaland says goodbye to long blonde hair and shaves to zero, Ibrahimovic does not approve
Erling Haaland, giocatore del Manchester City, ha abbandonato i suoi famosi capelli biondi per optare per un taglio rasato prima della nuova stagione di Premier League, causando reazioni su social media. La decisione ha suscitato interesse e dibattito tra i fan e i colleghi, incluso Zlatan Ibrahimovic, che ha scherzato su Facebook chiedendo a Haaland se avesse 'perso una scommessa' dopo aver visto il suo nuovo look.
West Bank, 14-year-old Palestinian killed: hit in the chest by IDF fire in Nablus refugee camp
Un ragazzo palestinese di 14 anni, Islam Ahmad Ajjouri, è stato ucciso da un tiro d'arma da parte delle Forze di Difesa Israeliane (IDF) durante un raid nel campo profughi di Askar Al-Jadid, vicino a Nablus in Cisgiordania. La vittima è stata colpita al petto e portata in ospedale in condizioni critiche, secondo quanto riferito da un medico di al-Jazeera. L'IDF non ha commentato l'episodio. In un altro raid nella Striscia di Gaza, almeno una persona è morta e diversi sono rimasti feriti, con l'obiettivo di colpire un presunto 'operativo terroristico' nel campo profughi di Maghazi. Il ministro israeliano della Difesa, Israel Katz, ha ordinato all'IDF di agire 'con fermezza' contro i lanci di aquiloni da Gaza verso il sud di Israele, dopo che quattro aquiloni sono atterrati in un kibbutz, sebbene l'esercito non abbia trovato nulla di sospetto.
My future at La 7? There are two possibilities, or I think I can do something else in life while still young: Enrico Mentana's car in Cairo and the backstage
During the national election year, there are growing concerns that one of Italy's most-watched television programs, 'La Maratona Mentana,' may come to an end. The program, which has become a cultural staple during election periods, is associated with Enrico Mentana, who is set to leave his position at La7, the network owned by Urbano Cairo, after his contract expires on December 31. Mentana confirmed these uncertainties during a literary festival event, where he discussed his professional future and outlined the complexities of ongoing negotiations.
El Niño at record highs, 2027 could be hottest year on record
The article discusses the potential impact of an intensified El Niño event, which could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. It references predictions from the UK’s Met Office indicating that El Niño is strengthening rapidly and could reach unprecedented levels, potentially exceeding 3 degrees Celsius above average temperatures in the Pacific. The combination of this phenomenon with human-induced global warming increases the likelihood of a new global temperature record. The article highlights unusual weather patterns across Europe, including prolonged dry spells in London, and notes that ocean temperatures have already risen significantly, with some areas showing anomalies of over 2 degrees Celsius. Scientists warn that these conditions could lead to extreme heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall in different regions around the world.
Verstappen crashes on the first lap of the last Dutch Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen ha subìto un incidente grave al primo giro del Gran Premio d’Olanda a Zandvoort, causando l’interruzione della gara. L’incidente si è verificato a causa delle condizioni di pista insidiose, con l’asfalto umido e la pioggia precedente al via. Verstappen, partito dalla settima posizione, ha perso il controllo della sua Red Bull e si è schiantato contro il muro, mettendo fine alla gara poco dopo l’inizio. Questo evento segna la fine del dominio di Verstappen sul circuito di Zandvoort, dove aveva ottenuto cinque podi consecutivi dal 2021. La gara è stata sospesa e ripresa più tardi nella giornata. Il 2026 rappresenta l’ultimo Gran Premio d’Olanda a Zandvoort prima che il circuito esca dal calendario, senza un rinnovo del contratto.
The 300 thousand euros I won on X Factor? It didn't really go like that. Gianni Morandi called me and filled me with advice, today I write music in a camper with photovoltaic panels: the parable of Nathalie Giannitrapani
Nathalie Giannitrapani, una cantautrice romana, ha vinto il quarto talent show italiano X Factor nel 2010, portandola al successo televisivo. Dopo aver lasciato la scena principale, lei ha scelto di seguire una carriera artistica indipendente, distante dai mercati mainstream. Oggi, lei crea musica in modo autonomo, utilizzando tecnologie sostenibili come i pannelli fotovoltaici, e si dedica anche all'istruzione universitaria. Nell'intervista a F anpage.it, lei riflette sulle illusioni del successo televisivo e sulla realtà più concreta che segue la partecipazione a programmi di talent.
After surviving the Crans-Montana fire, Leonardo Bove returns to the San Siro: the embrace of Inter
Leonardo Bove, un giovane milanese gravemente ustionato nell'incendio di Crans-Montana che causò 41 morti, ha assistito all'esordio dell'Inter a San Siro. Dopo mesi di recupero in ospedale, Bove ha potuto rivedere i giocatori nerazzurri e partecipare alla vittoria della squadra. L'Inter ha dimostrato sostegno nei mesi precedenti attraverso visite e gesti simbolici come la maglia di Marcus Thuram con la scritta 'Leò'.
Taranto night, all set for the concert celebrating the Mediterranean
The 'Notte della Taranta' festival, held in Melpignano, Italy, is preparing for a large concert expected to attract around 150,000 people. The event celebrates Salento's popular traditions, which have been influenced by the Mediterranean Sea, giving them a unique identity. This year's edition, the 29th, features arrangements by Ermal Meta, who has infused traditional songs with syncopated rhythms, melancholic tones, and rock elements. Meta's new song, 'Nu simu nienti,' addresses themes of resilience against powerful forces seeking to take over common people's land. The concert includes performances by several artists such as Alessandra Amoroso, Gisela João, Levante, and others, all accompanied by choreographed dancers. The president of the foundation, Massimo Bray, emphasizes the event's role in preserving tradition while projecting towards the future and addressing global issues through cultural exchange.
Meghan Markle will not be in the cast of The Gentlemen, skipping her participation
The article reports that Meghan Markle's participation in the third season of Guy Ritchie's series 'The Gentlemen' has been canceled, according to Tina Brown, who cites strong negative reactions in the UK. Brown, known for her work with the New Yorker and Vanity Fair, shared this information in a Substack newsletter, suggesting that the decision was made due to the intensity of backlash against Meghan's involvement. However, the article notes that there has been no official announcement from Netflix or the production team regarding a potential role for Meghan. It also mentions that the second batch of episodes for the second season is set to debut in September, but there is no confirmation yet about the third season.
He put out fires dressed as Superman, 17-year-old Indonesian web star
Un adolescente indonesiano di 17 anni, Rudiyansah, è diventato famoso dopo aver filmato se stesso mentre spegneva gli incendi in abiti da Superman, contribuendo al contenimento dei roghi che stavano danneggiando le foreste del suo paese. Il video è diventato virale sui social media e il governo indonesiano lo ha nominato 'Eroe della foresta'. Rudiyansah ha espresso soddisfazione per l'opportunità di aiutare la comunità.
Defends his mother during an argument, 15-year-old stabbed by her boyfriend
A 15-year-old boy was lightly injured after intervening to defend his mother during an argument with her partner in La Spezia. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in Via Roma. According to initial reports, the teenager stepped in during the altercation, prompting the man to grab a kitchen knife and stab him. The boy managed to escape the residence and seek help from a passerby, who called emergency services. Paramedics provided first aid before transporting him to Sant'Andrea Hospital, where his injuries were deemed non-life-threatening. Police arrived at the scene, arrested the suspect, and he was taken to the police station. The prosecutor will assess whether criminal charges apply, considering the victim's age and the circumstances.
Report, Rai to the hunt for Ranucci: the new host in days.
The article reports that Rai is preparing to remove Sigfrido Ranucci as the host of the investigative program 'Report,' with a new host likely to be announced soon. The decision comes amid controversy over Ranucci's past investigations into Fratelli d'Italia, which has led to criticism from opposition parties like the M5S. The M5S accuses the government, particularly Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, of exerting pressure on Rai to remove Ranucci, arguing that this would weaken the public broadcaster's independence. The M5S calls on Rai to resist such pressures and maintain journalistic integrity. Meanwhile, the article notes that while the Rai board has already decided to replace Ranucci, they may offer him alternative roles within the organization.