Italian media on October 16 initially focused on the Gaza situation, with Trump's warning that Israel could resume attacks if Hamas violated the agreement, and Hamas's continued return of hostage bodies. Concurrently, discussions began on economic measures regarding salaries and pension reforms. By late morning, attention shifted to Pope Leo XIV's condemnation of using hunger as a weapon of war during the FAO's 80th anniversary, alongside reports of a school evacuation in Pescara due to ammonia intoxication. The ongoing murder investigation of Pamela Genini also received significant coverage. In the afternoon, the government's budget maneuver, particularly the proposed tax on bank extra profits, sparked debate. The evening was dominated by news of a phone conversation between Trump and Putin, with Trump declaring an intention to meet in Budapest to end the Ukraine war.