Christiana Ruggeri, prominent Tg2 journalist and editor, dies at 57

Christiana Ruggeri, a prominent journalist and editor for the Italian news program Tg2, has died at the age of 57. Ruggeri, who was born in Rome, had served as the editor-in-chief of the Science desk since May 2025.

Her career at Rai spanned over two decades, beginning in 2000. She was a versatile professional, having worked extensively in the Foreign Affairs department, conducting international reportage, and hosting programs such as ‘Tg2 Mistrà’ and ‘Tg2 Costume e Società’.

Beyond television, Ruggeri was an accomplished author of essays and books, including works on environmental education and a recent biography of Ferdinand Porsche. She was also a dedicated activist, having founded the non-profit ‘Il Rifugio delle Code Felici’ to combat animal straying and serving as vice president of the environmental journalists' association ‘GreenAccord’.

The news of her passing has drawn condolences from colleagues, the Rai network, and the journalists' union Unirai Figec.