About Rai News 24
Rai News 24 is an Italian free-to-air television channel owned and operated by state-owned public broadcaster RAI. Rai News 24 covers national and international news, including politics, economics, sports, culture, and science.
Rai News 24 was launched on 26th April 1999 at 6 am. Until 19th May 2000, the channel broadcasted live on weekdays only and re-aired previous recordings during the weekend. On 4th January 2017, the channel launched its own HD feed. Since 25th March 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian war crisis, the channel has started broadcasting the news in the Ukrainian language, too.
Rai News 24 is headquartered in Rome, Italy, and has bureaus in all of Italy's major cities. The channel's newsgathering operation is one of the largest in Europe, and it employs over 1,000 journalists. Rai News 24 is available in Italy on terrestrial television, satellite television, and cable television. The channel is also available online and on mobile devices.
Rai News 24 is a popular channel in Italy, and it is one of the most-watched news channels in the country. The channel is known for its comprehensive coverage of news and its commitment to journalistic excellence. Rai News 24 has won numerous awards for its journalism, including the Prix Italia and the Emmy Award.