With 36 shipped-wrecked Sudanese and one other African national now waiting a decision as to whether or not they will be allowed to disembark in Sicily, the figures from the countrys statistics institute, ISTAT, show tha...
Romes city authorities have stepped up provisions for the elderly in the summer months. Six newly-opened oases in addition to 18 green areas which have been running for the past two years will serve as meeting points for...
There are 188,000 millionaires in Italy. Those who that have at least $1 million or e820,000, at their disposal now make up one in every 300 Italians; the average sum of one of these bank accounts is in excess of e1.8 mi...
Private swimming pools are usually connected to hotels and admission generally includes towels, sun beds and umbrellas. Ask about discounts for children and season tickets. Hotel Shangri L Corsetti, Viale Algeria 141 (EU...
AVIS (Associazione Volontari Italiani Sangue) is currently running a blood donation campaign aimed at reducing the annual country-wide shortfall of blood experienced in Italy during the summer period when most people go...
The summer sales' season in Rome and Lazio begins on Saturday 10 July and will run for six weeks. The Confcommercio, the confederation of retail shopkeepers, has proposed a set of rules for sales shopping.
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Immigrants in Italy from outside the European Union who are waiting for a renewal of their permesso di soggiorno (permit of stay) will be able to travel home this summer, thanks to a special ruling from the ministry of t...
The run off voting in Italian provincial and city elections on 26 and 27 June was a blow to Silvio Berlusconi's Casa della Libert coalition. The opposition centre-left gained ground, winning 51 provinces compared with 1...
Rome will be hosting the second stage of the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) golden league championships at the Stadio Olimpico on Fri 2 July, 14.30-23.00. At stake is $1 million jackpot to be s...
Less than six years ago the Anglican Centre in Rome moved into sumptuous new premises in the south wing of Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. The interior was designed by Sally Thomas, a consultant from California, who has recently...
In the run off vote for provincial and city council administrations 22 provinces and 6 provincial capital cities will reopen their polling booths on Saturday 27 June from 15.00 - 22.00 and on Sunday 28 June from 07.00 -...
A new church at S. Giovanni Rotondo in Puglia, dedicated to San Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, will be inaugurated on 1 July at 16.30. The church, commissioned by the Capuchin brothers in the town, which...
Romes gay pride parade takes place on Sat 3 July. The details of the coulorful parade have not yet been finalised, but will be available from the Mario Mieli cultural association. Furthermore, on Thurs 24 June the Gay Vi...
Children aged 5-12 can spend their summer holidays at educational play camps at the Museo Civico di Zoologia, Via U. Aldovrandi 19 (Villa Borghese), until Sept. Activities have a different subject every week, Mon-Fri 08....
The American International Club of Rome (AICR) held its annual awards ceremony for outstanding citizens on Fri 11 June. The awards recognise individuals who have contributed to cross-cultural relations in the internation...
Kenya is taking part in the annual festival of the Dionysia cultural centre for the first time. This years initiative, called Playroom Africa, will present aspects of the history, culture, music, theatre and visual arts...
The Miracle Players are back again at the Roman Forum for another summer season. The English-language theatre group presents a show with the usual mix of humour, satire and wit that tells of the facts and myths of the mo...
American Independence day, 4 July, is being celebrated in Rome on Sun 27 June, 16.00-23.00, with an outdoor barbecue party at a pool-side venue. The party is organised by the American Round Table, and tickets cost 25 Eu...
A giant advertisement on a building visible from the central Piazza Venezia may have to come down according to a recent court ruling. The judge has accepted that tenants living in the building could suffer physical and p...
Sunday, 20 June (20.00) marks the second annual Concerto di Solidariet in Rome for the people of northern Uganda to help one-time child soldiers who are victims of the civil conflict in the area. The concert will be held...
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Acorn International School in Rome is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Year 1 teacher for immediate start. Our school provides a vibrant, bilingual (English-Italian) environ...
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