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A local's guide to what's on in Rome in March.
March in Rome heralds the arrival of spring and milder temperatures, making it a perfect time to visit the Eternal City. Here are some tips for the best events and things t...
The Church’s Conservative Shift Toward Trump: Müller, Dolan, Burke, and the Battle for the Catholic Vote.The relationship between the Catholic Church and U.S. politics is increasingly polarized, with conservative clerics...
Blitz comes ahead of nationwide protests against new security laws in Italy.
A group of activists staged a protest at a Tesla showroom in Milan on Thursday to denounce the role of billionaire Elon Musk "in financing far...
Calls in Italy for Espresso Macchiato to be banned from Eurovision.
Italian consumer group Codacons has filed a complaint with the organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest over Estonia's "offensive" entry by rapper Tom...
Union reacts to proposed changes to rules affecting strikes.
A national 24-hour train strike that would have affected rail services across Italy this weekend has been called off, the USB trade union said on Thursday....
Fake masterpieces were being marketed online.
Rome police have uncovered an art forgery workshop where fake paintings by artists including Rembrandt and Picasso were produced before being sold on e-Bay.
An investigat...
Fiamma hosted preview of La Dolce Vita in 1960.
Rome's historic Fiamma cinema, which closed its doors in 2017, is preparing to reopen after being acquired by the Caroli Group led by the entrepreneur Floriano Caroli....
Geronimo Stilton goes on tour in Italy.
Geronimo Stilton, the hugely popular series of children's books by Italian writer Elisabetta Dami, celebrates 25 years with events and initiatives across Italy.
The books follo...
"We joked as always", Meloni said.
Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday visited Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he is being treated for a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.
Pope Fr...
Secrets and Stories of Villa Medici: Art, History, and Hidden MysteriesVisitors in Rome tend to focus on landmarks like the Colosseum and the Vatican. While these are must-sees in the Eternal City, there is so mu...
Naples: A City Where Love and Passion Are Not Just Felt, But Lived and Breathed Every Day
When thinking of the world’s most romantic cities, Paris, Venice, and Rome often come to mind—places steeped in history, charm, a...
Carnival crowds arrive before Venice entry fee kicks in.
Venice streets and bridges were thronged with tourists over Valentine's weekend, as carnival celebrations got underway, raising fresh concerns of overcrowding in...
A practical guide on how to dress when visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.Consider that the most beautiful works of art are found in churches - it is not worth missing them for a fashion faux- pas!
W...
Vatican says pontiff's situation remains "complex" as doctors diagnose double pneumonia.
Pope Francis has shown the onset of pneumonia in both lungs, and his respiratory infection continues to "present a complex picture...
Ostia makes a fresh bid for autonomy.
Ostia, the coastal municipality located about 30 km south-west of Rome, could soon become independent of the Italian capital, under proposed new legislation.
The bid for independ...
Temple University is expanding its global academic offerings by introducing a progra for students pursuing a Master of Science in Engineering Management. This will allow students to start their studies at Temple's Rome C...
Rome's San Pietro in Vincoli hosts the chains of St Peter as well as Michelangelo's Moses.
The church of San Pietro in Vincoli, known in English as St Peter in Chains, is a minor basilica hidden away in Rome's Monti qua...
Garbatella has its own distinct Roman identity.
Rome's Garbatella neighbourhood, which celebrates 105 years today, was designed primarily to house railway and dock workers working in the neighbouring industrial district...
Surprise weekend train strike comes one month after last nationwide walkout.
Train passengers in Italy face disruption to rail services on the weekend of 22-23 February due to a 24-hour strike by railway workers, affect...
Brian Molko labelled Meloni a 'fascist' and 'racist' at Turin concert.
Brian Molko, the frontman of British alternative rock band Placebo, faces a defamation trial in Italy for insulting the right-wing Italian premier G...
Pontiff is in hospital in Rome with a respiratory tract infection.
Pope Francis' respiratory tract infection will require a different course of treatment and a longer hospital stay due to the "complex clinical picture",...
Kremlin doubles down in attack on Mattarella.
Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Sunday said that Italian president Sergio Mattarella's comparison of modern-day Russia to Nazi Germany will not be "...
Two 3.9 magnitude tremors felt in Naples.
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Campi Flegrei, a highly seismic area near the southern Italian city of Naples, in the early hours of Monday 17 February.
The earthquake’s hy...
Rome's cat sanctuaries can be found at key historic sites.
Rome has a centuries-old tradition of caring for its stray cats, in a special bond that stretches back to ancient Roman times and continues to this day.
The...
Traffic restrictions on five Sundays to combat air pollution in Rome.
Rome is to ban motorists from driving within the fascia verde (green belt) on five Sundays between November 2024 and March 2025.
The dates announc...
Olly declared winner of Sanremo 2025.
Italian singer Olly has won the 2025 edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, Italy's biggest song contest, with his song Balorda Nostalgia.
Olly, 23, was declared the winner of th...
Why Italy’s Salaries Lag Behind: Causes and Consequences
A recent analysis on net average wages, adjusted for purchasing power, highlights that Italy ranks last among major Western countries, trailing behind France, Ger...
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), agreeing to a three-month suspension following a positive test for Clostebol. This decision allows him to avoid a heari...
Ivrea is famed for food-fighting carnival fun.
One of Italy's most bizarre Carnevale traditions takes place in Ivrea, a town near Turin famed for its carnival celebrations, particularly the Battle of the Oranges.
Sta...
Juliet's balcony and tomb lure star-crossed lovers to Verona.
To see the balcony where Romeo and Juliet declared their undying love for each other, all that is required is a suspension of disbelief and a train ticket to...
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