
The openings of the main Italian newspapers on 19 October 2026 between urban guerrilla warfare, economic and political maneuvering
The press review of Italian newspapers highlights the clashes and looting for the second consecutive day in Milan, the announcement of Elly Schlein as a candidate for prime minister and the clash between the government and magistrates.
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Italian newspapers report news relating to urban clashes in Milan and internal political developments.
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CORRIERE DELLA SERA
Opening "Thugs in Milan, new raids", on the second consecutive day of urban guerrilla warfare in the center of Milan: "Clashes and looting in the centre. Meloni: emergency summit, tools against those who sow chaos". There will also be space for "Social media calls, the mystery of the hashtag" and "Salaries of magistrates, duel between prime minister and ANM". On the political front, "Government, Schlein is running 'With or without the primaries'". In the top line, space for sport with "Milan wins but risks" and "Juve ko: now it's a crisis".
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2/16
THE REPUBLIC
Opening: “The children's war” on the devastation and looting in the center of Milan for the second consecutive day. Space for the interview "Calabresi: Tragic mistake of confusing violence and protest" and for the opinions "Bad teachers and widespread anger" and "I won't change my mind, young people are right". Also in the spotlight is "Schlein is running for prime minister: 'With or without the primaries'". On the shoulder, the reportage "Among the Palestinians of Masafer Yatta: 'Living in caves like ghosts'".
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THE PRESS
La Stampa opens with "Another day of devastation", on the urban guerrilla in Milan, with shops looted and stones thrown at the police. There is also space for the interview with Cacciari: "Governments wake up, young people feel betrayed" and "Macron: we feel anger and shame, the casseurs will pay". There is also room for conflict between the government and magistrates: "Increase for magistrates, Palazzo Chigi says no". Also in the foreground is "Schlein warns Conte: I am running for prime minister with or without primaries".
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THE MESSENGER
Opening "Unacceptable", on the new clashes and looting in Milan, where 200 protesters were stopped, 80% of whom were minors. On the political front, "I'm running with or without primaries. Schlein's move shakes the Democratic Party." There will also be space for "Meloni: stop arrears to judges. Government summit on the Maneuver". Above, Lazio's victory over Juventus with "Lazio dominating. "Juve wins at home after nine years".
5/16
IL SOLE 24 ORE
Opening “Inflation effect. Thus the high cost of living erodes tax bonuses and aid for families", with an in-depth analysis of the concessions and support linked to the ISEE. Also in the foreground are "Lawyers and psychologists, seven out of ten in flat tax". Space for "Cybersecurity and cloud, the new voucher for innovation starts" and "Salaries of principals at the top in the EU but teachers are still behind". On the shoulder, "Working mothers, applications from the end of the month for the 720 euro aid per year” and “Immigrants, 247 thousand applications submitted in 2026”.
6/16
LA GAZZETTA DELL'SPORT
Opening: "Spalletti at peak", "Lazio what a celebration", after Juventus' 3-0 defeat against Lazio: "Juve booed (0-3), Gattuso always first", "The Bianconeri overwhelmed and already -8 points from the top". There is also room for "Milan is scary", about the Rossoneri's victory over Atalanta, which came after risking a draw. On the shoulder, “Chivu turns Europe upside down!”, “Meet the goal Bonny is hot”. There is also room for “Liberali and Paz magic of Como. The Viola disappears."
7/16
THE NEWSPAPER
Opening: “The sack of Milan”, dedicated to the second day of guerrilla warfare, violence and devastation in the Lombard capital. There is also space for “Baby guerrillas against the government. Here's who leads them", "The complicit left: accusations against the agents" and "The networks, those connections between Italy and France". On the political front, "The Democratic Party launches Schlein as prime minister. Conte isolated". In low cut, "Magistrates, Meloni blocks a billion". On the shoulder: "Bibi's challenge and the specter of a vote without winners".
8/16
THE DAILY FACT
Opening: "Schlein rediscusses the primaries: I am the candidate, with or without", at the national assembly of the Democratic Party. In high cut, space for “Milan, other looting. Sala-Piantedosi brawl on anti-demonstration police" and the interview with Javier Bardem "A genocide in Gaza. Young people protest for the rights of others". There is also room for protests in France with "Macron vs the marches and no measures against the high cost of living". Also in the foreground is "Trump is in trouble: the Hispanic vote is dumping him".
9/16
THE REST OF THE PUG
Opening "The sack of Milan. Dispute over security", on clashes and looting in the city centre. Space for the assessment of the violence with "Over 200 arrested, 80% are minors. Even twelve year olds". Also in the foreground is "The Angelus after hospitalization. The Pope: The worst is over". On the political front, "Schlein is running for Palazzo Chigi" and "The stop to judges, Meloni: more money for those who need it". On the shoulder “Unesco, the list is a heritage: 'It moves tourists and generates related activities'”.
10/16
THE PAPER
Opening "Isolating the violent. Justifying them is criminal", on the guerrilla war in Milan. On the shoulder, "Hypocrisies and taboos of the left that rides the protests on housing" and "The Italian idyll of parents and teachers united in the struggle of the children". At the center of the first page, "The removal of the Democratic Party", "Turn towards a new political entity that is more left-wing and more 'populist'? Schlein locks itself in." In low cut, "The ceiling of the bill decree explained well. Risked benefits".
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TOMORROW
Opening "I am the candidate for president. Schlein launches for Palazzo Chigi", dedicated to the race for the secretary of the Democratic Party, 'with or without primaries'. Also in the foreground is "The double pressure that grips the prime minister", with a comment on the protests in Italian cities. There is also room for "Trump in the midterms with the fear of the evangelicals", with a reference to the Ukrainian attacks on St. Petersburg. There is also space for "Lonely citizens in a privatized world" and "From order to radical chic. Words to understand the right".
12/16
FREE
Libero opens with “Imported criminals”, dedicated to the riots and looting in Milan, with 200 people arrested. There will also be space for "Security, today the summit. Salvini and the law on marches: bail and rules of engagement" and "From Ilaria Salis to Landini: here are the bad teachers". On the political front, "Elly believes it: I'm running for prime minister" and "Melons in robes. No raises. They: out with the money". Also in the foreground is "Macron's back against the wall. Submissive to the Islamists: now France is defenceless".
13/16
THE GAZZETTINO
Opening "Milan, a beastly Sunday", on the second day of guerrilla warfare, with clashes, looting and 200 arrested. There is also space for "Veneto, raid by baby gangs. 70 identified and 10 reported". On the political front, "Schlein: I am a candidate with or without the primaries" and "The salaries of magistrates: new Meloni-Anm front". Also in the foreground "We Venetian Municipalities penalized by Rome because we are more virtuous". Finally, there is room for the Pope's return to St. Peter's with "The Pope's return: applause, banners and 30 thousand in tears".
14/16
THE MORNING
Opening "Milan, guerrilla warfare and looting", followed by "Unacceptable devastations", after the new clashes in the city center and over 200 arrested. There is also space for the analysis of "The democracy of leaders put to the test in the streets". On the political front, "Schlein in the field. Ready to be a candidate for prime minister" and "Meloni: stop the huge arrears to magistrates. On the majority summit maneuver". In low cut, "Leone finds St. Peter's Square again. I felt your support."
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SPORT COURIER
Corriere dello Sport opens with "Asfaltata", on Lazio's 3-0 victory over Juventus, with the call "Lazio first", "Juve gone: 0-3 and whistles. Gattuso puts Lucio in trouble". Space for Milan with "Milan risks big", after the 3-2 victory against Atalanta. On the Fiorentina front, "Viola, nulla Di Bello", after the defeat against Como. In low cut, "Lulli until 2031: Roma locks him up" and "Trust Napoli: forward with Max".
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ALLSPORT
Opening “Neither heart nor respect”, dedicated to Juventus' heavy 3-0 defeat against Lazio. "Gattuso, what a lesson: he is first with Inter! Bianconeri humiliated: the Stadium whistles." On the Rossoneri front, "The Devil's Thrill", on Milan's 3-2 victory against Atalanta. In low cut, "Vlasic wing to fly", in view of Torino's match in Parma. Space for the interview with Federica Brignone "I do unthinkable things but it's not a movie life".
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