2002 in Italy

Events during the year 2002 in Italy.

Incumbents

1 January — The Euro Currency officially became the legal tender for Italy, along with the other European Union (EU) Eurozone member area countries, replacing the Italian lira by being introduced physically with the official launch of the currency coins and banknotes.
30 January – Cogne case
18 April – 2002 Pirelli Tower plane crash
28 May – 2002 Rome summit
31 October – 2002 Molise earthquakes