ItalyOwnership & classification
Founded: 1976
Ownership
la Repubblica is published by GEDI Gruppo Editoriale. Founded in 1976 by Eugenio Scalfari, it long belonged to the De Benedetti family (CIR), then passed in 2020 to the Agnelli-Elkann family's holding Exor. In March 2026 Exor sold 100% of GEDI to the Greek Antenna Group, owned by the Kyriakou family's K Group, which now controls la Repubblica (the separate title La Stampa was sold to the SAE group).
Funding
Financed commercially through advertising, newsstand sales and digital subscriptions, within the wider GEDI portfolio of radio brands (Radio Deejay, Radio Capital) and digital titles, plus France-style general Italian press support available to dailies.
Affiliation & stance
Centre-left in editorial outlook, historically progressive and pro-European. It is owned by private commercial proprietors (now the Kyriakou family's Antenna Group) with no party or state control of the newsroom, which makes it INDEPENDENT, while the recent change to a foreign media owner is a point to monitor.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Lean Left
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 562
78/100
Factual
72/100
Objective
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Recent coverage
Sinner's fall? Let's hope it doesn't have any particular consequences. Herb increases the risk: physiotherapist's explanation
Jannik Sinner, il numero uno italiano nel tennis, ha subìto una caduta durante il primo incontro del Wimbledon 2026 contro Kecmanovic. La caduta, avvenuta nel terzo set, ha causato un sanguinamento sulla sua scarpa e un'ustione dell'unghia, ma non sembra aver danneggiato gravemente il giocatore, che ha continuato a giocare. Il medico fisiatra Andrea Bernetti ha spiegato che le cadute sono più comuni nel passaggio dall'erba alla terra battuta, a causa delle differenze nella biomeccanica e nell'attrito tra la superficie e le scarpe. Ha menzionato che l'erba presenta un coefficiente di smorzamento diverso e un attrito variabile, che possono portare a perdite di aderenza improvvisi e quindi a cadute. Bernetti ha anche avvertito dei rischi di infortuni sulle superfici erbose, come distorsioni della caviglia e problemi muscolari.
An American gets the maximum amount of recovery time at Wimbledon.
The article discusses the scheduling of the first-round doubles match at Wimbledon involving American tennis player Serena Williams and her sister Venus Williams against the Argentine-Colombian pair Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio. The match was initially scheduled for Thursday and Friday but has been postponed due to Serena's injury during her singles match. Tournament organizer Andy Murray (likely a misstatement, as Andy Murray is a British player, and the correct name might be someone like Ashley Barker or another official) stated they are giving Serena as much time as possible to recover. They ruled out postponing the match to later dates unless necessary for safety or tournament flow. The match is expected to take place on a larger court to accommodate the large crowd attracted by Serena and Venus, who are major stars. Serena returned to professional tennis after four years, but she lost her first singles match and injured her knee. She did not attend a press conference afterward due to health reasons and expressed her commitment to participating in the doubles event. Serena and Venus have won six doubles titles together, including a title in 2016.
Ukraine reports two dead after night attacks by Russia, with the death toll in Kiev rising to 30.
At least two people were killed and eight injured in Russian air strikes on the Sumy region and Kryvyj Rih in Ukraine during the night of Thursday to Friday, according to Ukrainian authorities. This follows a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier in the week which killed at least 30 people and injured around 100 others. In response to the attacks, Ukraine conducted missile strikes on Belgorod in Russia, causing a fire at an energy facility and killing one woman, according to Russian media. The overnight strike on the city of Romny in the Sumy region hit a residential building, killing two women and injuring a man, reported regional administrator Oleh Hryhorov via Telegram. Another seven people were injured in a missile strike on Kryvyj Rih, according to military city administrator Oleksandr Vilkul. In Kyiv, teams discovered three more dead bodies during the night, bringing the total number of victims to 30, according to Reuters citing Ukrainian health authorities. Kyiv's military administrator Tymur Tkačenko stated that the attack injured 99 people. Moscow claimed the extensive attack was a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including those carried
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married: the secret wedding already celebrated, the security plan, the millionaire donations and a documentary
L'article reports on the upcoming marriage between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden later this afternoon. The wedding follows a secret ceremony held in June in Tennessee, where the couple exchanged vows in front of family and friends. The event coincides with the busy Fourth of July weekend in New York, prompting heightened security measures. The article highlights the extensive preparations for the ceremony, including the transformation of the venue into a fairy-tale castle and the involvement of police departments in ensuring safety. Additionally, the couple has made significant charitable donations totaling around $26 million for various causes, though these were not officially linked to the weddings.
Lo scisma dei lefebvriani in arrivo: 4 nuovi vescovi e addio alla Chiesa cattolica
The article discusses the impending formal split of the Lefebvrian movement from the Catholic Church, set to take effect on July 1st. The Lefebvrians, led by Monsignor Marcel Lefebvre since the 1960s, broke away from Vatican II and ecumenism, and were excommunicated after he consecrated four bishops in 1988. Despite Pope Benedict XVI’s attempt to reconcile them by lifting their excommunication, Pope Francis has refused to engage, leading the group to declare independence under new leadership. They plan to ordain additional priests and bishops to ensure continuity, fearing the death of existing leaders would extinguish their traditionalist movement. The group is preparing for the event with promotional materials, including a countdown website and merchandise like wine bottles and hats. The article also mentions other religious news but focuses primarily on the Lefebvrian schism.
Rossi: 'TeleMeloni is an invention, let's create the Rai of the future'
Giampaolo Rossi, amministratore delegato della Rai, ha respinto l'idea che la Rai sia diventata 'TeleMeloni', definendo tale affermazione come un'operazione di marketing senza fondamento. Rossi ha sostenuto che l'azienda sta cercando di evolversi, offrendo una pluralità di narrazioni e adattandosi alle nuove forme di fruizione. Ha anche difeso la sua gestione, rispondendo alle critiche dell'opposizione e alla decisione di dimettersi in blocco della Commissione di Vigilanza. Rossi ha espresso preferenza per Simona Agnes come presidente, ritenendola una figura idonea, e ha menzionato cambiamenti nei programmi, tra cui l'arrivo di personaggi familiari come Roberto Benigni e Fiorello, nonché modifiche ai calendari di alcuni show. Inoltre, ha annunciato l'intenzione di avviare nuovi progetti con Federica Sciarelli, ex conduttrice di Chi l'ha visto?.
In the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions have set in, researchers say.
The article reports that researchers from New Zealand’s Earth Sciences organization (ESNZ) have identified conditions consistent with the El Niño climate phenomenon in the tropical Pacific. They warn that impacts on New Zealand’s weather are likely to intensify over the coming months. The ESNZ joined other organizations in Australia, Japan, and the U.S. in confirming the development of El Niño, which is expected to reach strong intensity between July and September. The effects are projected to peak during the Southern Hemisphere summer, spanning late 2023 into early 2024. According to lead researcher Chris Brandolini, this El Niño event is at least comparable in strength to five of the strongest recorded El Niños in modern history. The article outlines regional rainfall expectations, noting potential below-average precipitation in some areas and above-normal levels in others. It also mentions possible temperature fluctuations and increased wind variability later in the year. Additionally, it notes two lower-probability risks: sudden stratospheric warming and the occurrence of a tropical cyclone outside the typical season, both historically linked to El Niño. Brandolini connects the
Venezuela, estratto vivo un bimbo di 11 anni. Msf: “La Guaira sembra una zona di guerra”
An 11-year-old boy was rescued alive from the rubble in Caraballeda, northern Venezuela, three days after devastating earthquakes on June 24 killed over 1,400 people. The rescue has reignited hope amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis, with approximately 50,000 people still missing. President Delcy Rodríguez shared images of the rescue on social media, emphasizing the importance of saving lives. Meanwhile, hospitals in Caracas and La Guaira continue to receive injured patients and corpses, with Medici senza frontiere (Msf) describing La Guaira as resembling a war zone due to the chaotic conditions. Msf director Andreas Spaett noted the situation mirrors armed conflict scenarios, with thousands arriving by motorcycle to deliver aid and many displaced individuals sheltering in an open stadium. The UN Children’s Fund (Unicef) has raised alarms about the scale of the crisis, estimating that 1.8 million people require humanitarian assistance, including 680,000 children. Unicef, working with the Venezuelan government and international partners, has intensified emergency response efforts, delivering supplies via air and land, and calling for $52 million in funding to support relief efforts.
Covid, the 250 million contract, the condemnation of the damage to the state and the hypocrisy of the left.
The article discusses a legal case involving the Italian government and the Chinese company Jc Electronics over a contract signed during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government was ordered to pay over 250 million euros after a court ruling found them liable for breaking an agreement to purchase masks. The article criticizes the previous government led by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte for allegedly acting improperly by terminating the contract with Jc Electronics and then entering into new agreements with other Chinese companies, which resulted in the procurement of substandard masks. These masks were reportedly discarded due to their poor quality, while others were used in hospitals despite being inadequate. The current minister of health, Orazio Schillaci, explained that the government opted to settle the dispute out of court to avoid further financial losses. Critics, including members of the opposition parties, have accused the government of favoring certain businesses and questioned the transparency of these decisions.
From a bust to taking over the Nasdaq, that's how Bending Spoons got big.
Bending Spoons, una startup italiana, ha raggiunto il Nasdaq e ora vale più di 20 miliardi di dollari. L'articolo descrive il percorso della società, che include il lancio delle sue prime applicazioni, l'incidenza del fallimento del progetto Immuni, e l'acquisizione di aziende riconosciute come Evernote, WeTransfer e AOL. La crescita di Bending Spoons è stata influenzata da decisioni strategiche, tra cui la scelta di sviluppare i propri prodotti in Italia anziché all'estero.
A pro Pal hangover on the ropes: this is how Sonmez bypasses the Wimbledon ban
Tennis player Zeynep Sonmez, ranked 51st, faced restrictions at Wimbledon after wearing a Palestinian flag pin. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) prohibited such pins, citing rules against political symbols. In response, Sonmez used a special anti-vibration grip shaped like an watermelon, which symbolizes the colors of the Palestinian flag. She explained that while Ukrainian flags were allowed, Palestinian flags were not, questioning the double standard. Her gesture became widely shared online, gaining support from Turkish sports minister Osman Aşkın Bak, who praised her stance on human rights and universal values.
Not only Lefebvrians, on July 25 by another group broke with the Pope
The article reports on a planned Episcopal consecration by a group of traditionalist Catholics known as the Redentorists Transalpini, who are breaking away from the Pope and the Vatican. This group, which originated from the movement led by Marcel Lefebvre and had previously reconciled with Pope Benedict XVI in 2008, now intends to perform the consecration without papal authorization on July 25th in Scotland. The event is scheduled on Papa Stronsay Island in the Orkney Islands. The consecration is expected to be carried out by Mons. Pierre Roy, along with Mons. Rodrigo Ribeiro da Silvae and Mons. Fernando Altamira. The Bishop of Aberdeen, Mons. Hugh Gilbert, has already responded, stating that such a consecration would be illegal and a serious act of disobedience, as it would separate participants from communion with the Catholic Church.
Putin recognizes the oil map for the first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time that Russia is building 'some oil reserves' during a meeting focused on energy issues. He emphasized the need to strengthen domestic oil production and increase output. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued their attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, detonating an oil purification plant in the southern Krasnodar region, which produces around four million tons of crude oil annually. The Krasnodar region is one of Russia's largest oil-producing areas located near the Black Sea. On Tuesday, Ukrainian forces launched large-scale air strikes on Sevastopol, the largest city on Crimea, including attacks on oil facilities. In response, Russia, which annexed Crimea in 2014, has restricted fuel sales to the public to counteract the energy shortages. According to reports, these attacks have had no impact on the front line. During an interview with a Russian state television station, Putin described the Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure as an attempt to destabilize Russian society. He stated that Ukraine's goal was to halt the deployment of Russian military units to improve their position in arms control talks.
Overlooked
Under-reported & one-sided
The gradual repentance of all in the face of extreme heat is little if it is not supported by politics
Sabotage of Nord Stream, Germany formalises charges against Ukrainian suspect: war crimes, explosion and destruction of construction works
The anger of Meloni for the vile comments against Minister Roccella:
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Well the authors of the second half of the twentieth century. But among the traces of the type A once again there is no woman. The writer Maria Pia Veladiano comments on the first test of maturity
A 17-year-old killed his aunt and threw her body into the river
Farewell to Camillo Ruini, the cardinal who challenged the left on family and bioethics
Returns to the photo with Schlein, Conte, Bonelli and Fratoianni: It's left-left but to win you need an agreement
