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| La Nazione (Florence) | |
|---|---|
| Name | La Nazione |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founded | 1859 |
| Owners | GEDI Gruppo Editoriale |
| Publisher | Poligrafici Editoriale |
| Headquarters | Florence, Tuscany |
| Language | Italian |
La Nazione (Florence) La Nazione is an Italian daily newspaper published in Florence, Tuscany, founded in 1859. Associated historically with the Risorgimento and Italian unification, the paper has reported on events involving figures such as Giuseppe Garibaldi, Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, Victor Emmanuel II, Giuseppe Mazzini and institutions like the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Kingdom of Italy. Over its existence the paper has covered episodes linked to places and events including Florence Cathedral, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Italian unification, the Paris Commune, and the First World War.
La Nazione was established during the period of the Second Italian War of Independence and the political activity of leaders such as Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour and Giuseppe Garibaldi. Early editions engaged debates involving the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the formation of the Kingdom of Italy. Through the late 19th century the newspaper chronicled episodes related to the Franco-Prussian War, the Congress of Berlin, and the rise of industrialists like Giovanni Agnelli. In the 20th century La Nazione reported on developments tied to the First World War, the March on Rome, Benito Mussolini, the Second World War, the Italian Social Republic, and the Allied occupation of Italy. Postwar coverage included Italy's participation in the European Coal and Steel Community, the Treaty of Rome, the Years of Lead, the Historic Compromise, and the political careers of figures such as Aldo Moro, Giulio Andreotti, Silvio Berlusconi, and Matteo Renzi. The paper has passed through ownership and structural changes involving groups like GEDI Gruppo Editoriale and publishing trends connected to the Italian media landscape.
The editorial line has varied from liberal and monarchist positions during the 19th century to centrist and regional stances in the 20th and 21st centuries, often intersecting with coverage of personalities such as Enrico Berlinguer, Bettino Craxi, Ciriaco De Mita, Walter Veltroni, and Giorgio Napolitano. La Nazione competes in circulation with national titles including Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, Il Sole 24 Ore, Il Messaggero, and regional papers like Il Tirreno and La Gazzetta dello Sport for readership in Tuscany, Umbria and parts of Emilia‑Romagna. Audiences overlap with cultural institutions such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, and political entities like the Tuscan Regional Council. Circulation trends reflect shifts due to market pressures from media groups including RCS MediaGroup, Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso, and broadcasters such as RAI and Mediaset, and are influenced by events like the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The paper is headquartered in Florence, near landmarks such as the Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Santa Maria Novella railway station. Printing and distribution logistics involve facilities that have been modernized with technologies from companies related to Heidelberg (company), Komori and international supply chains. Regional printing plants serve provinces including Florence, Siena, Pisa, Livorno, Prato, Pistoia, Arezzo and Lucca. The newspaper's infrastructure interacts with transport hubs such as Peretola Airport and rail links like Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station for distribution.
Throughout its history La Nazione employed and published pieces by journalists, intellectuals and cultural figures associated with names such as Gabriele D'Annunzio, Giuseppe Prezzolini, Indro Montanelli, Enzo Biagi, Giorgio Bocca, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Curzio Malaparte, Alberto Moravia, Italo Calvino, Umberto Eco, Primo Levi, Alessandro Baricco and critics linked to institutions like the Accademia della Crusca and the University of Florence. Editors-in-chief and directors have included figures who engaged with political leaders such as Giulio Andreotti, Francesco Cossiga, and regional politicians like Giorgio La Pira. Photographers and illustrators associated with the paper intersected with cultural circles around the Biennale di Venezia and events including the Florence Biennale.
The newspaper's sections cover politics, culture, society and sports, featuring reports on national politics involving Italian Parliament, the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate of the Republic, and coverage of European institutions like the European Union and the European Parliament. Culture pages focus on the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, literary works by Dante Alighieri, Niccolò Machiavelli, Giovanni Boccaccio and theatre festivals such as the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Sports coverage includes local clubs like ACF Fiorentina and national competitions such as Serie A, Coppa Italia and events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. Business and finance reporting touches on entities such as Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, Ferrari, Eni and regional enterprises in Tuscany. Opinion pages host columnists who engage with debates involving Constitution of Italy, Italian judiciary and international affairs including the United Nations and NATO.
La Nazione expanded into digital publishing with websites, mobile apps and social channels interacting with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and multimedia partners including YouTube. The digital editorial strategy incorporates video journalism, podcasts and live blogs for events like Italian elections involving Prime Minister of Italy contests, European elections and major cultural events such as the Venice Film Festival and the Milan Fashion Week. Collaboration with multimedia agencies like ANSA and photo agencies covering press events in locations like Piazza del Duomo (Florence) supports online reporting.
The newspaper has been involved in controversies and legal episodes common to Italian media, including libel cases, disputes over reporting during crises such as the Years of Lead, coverage of terrorism linked to groups like the Red Brigades, and debates about press freedom under administrations including those of Giulio Andreotti and Silvio Berlusconi. Instances of litigation referenced legal institutions such as the Constitutional Court of Italy and the Court of Cassation (Italy), and the paper has navigated regulatory frameworks overseen by entities like the Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni.
Category:Daily newspapers published in Italy Category:Mass media in Florence