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Passengers of car had lucky escape from chasm. A massive sinkhole opened up on a street in the southern Italian city of Naples early on Wednesday, swallowing two cars, one of which was in transit at the time. The two...
Rescuers find body of last missing person. The final death toll from last Friday's collapse of a supermarket building site in Florence rose to five after rescuers located the body of the last missing construction worker...
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Catacombs are large underground cemeteries used by Christian and Jewish communities between the 2nd and the first half of the 5th century. The largest complex of catacombs is found in Rome, hosting approximately 60 exc...
Catacomb visits are free but must be booked in advance. Rome's seven catacombs open to the public will offer free guided tours on Saturday 2 March as part of the spring 2024 edition of Day of the Catacombs. The catac...
Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Testaccio Market offers an authentic slice of Roman life and stands as a cornerstone of Italian culinary tradition. This vibrant market isn't merely a destination for sourcing fresh i...
Four Egyptian officials go on trial in absentia. Italy opens a fresh trial into the killing of Italian student Giulio Regeni, with four senior Egyptian security officers to be tried in absentia in a Rome court on Tuesda...
With its buzzing streets bursting with colours and sounds, Naples has always been a place where diverse cultures twirl together in a rhythmic dance.  Today’s artistic scene of the city is a reflection of centuries-long...
Kaleo concert in Rome limited to 250 people. Icelandic blues rock band Kaleo will perform a concert at the Temple of Venus and Roma, opposite the Colosseum in the Roman Forum, on Saturday 2 March. The number of conce...
Rome initiative for Navalny has cross-party support. Italy's main political parties will gather together in Rome on Monday at a rally in memory of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny who died in a Russian jail on Friday. T...
Rescue efforts underway at construction site. At least three construction workers died and two others were left missing on Friday after a concrete pillar collapsed at a building site in the Italian city of Florence.  ...
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Legal Landscape of Same-Sex Marriage in ItalyItaly has experienced a slow and complicated journey towards recognizing same-sex relationships. Although Italy was among the first in the European Union to decriminalize homo...
San Casciano bronzes go on display at MANN. A trove of ancient bronze statues unearthed at the San Casciano thermal bath site in Tuscany in late 2022 can be admired in Naples from 16 February until 30 June. Titled Gl...
Discover the enchanting beauty of Piazza Navona, Rome's testament to Baroque art and architecture. Piazza Navona, arguably one of Rome's most picturesque squares, stands out not only for its aesthetic appeal but for its...
Meaning and history of one of the most iconic italian phrases: "Buon Appetito".  In the heart of Italian dining tradition lies a simple yet profound phrase, "Buon appetito," a customary expression that resonates deeply...
Farmers from across Italy set to show up for Rome protest on Thursday. Thousands of Italian farmers protesting against EU and Italian agricultural policies are set to demonstrate at the Circus Maximus in Rome on Thursda...
Fiumicino disinfects planes as part of anti-Dengue fever campaign. Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport, better known as Fiumicino, has increased measures aimed at preventing the spread of Dengue fever amid a global surge....
Limoncello, a vibrant lemon liqueur, embodies the spirit of Italian hospitality and the zest of its sun-ripened citrus. This enchanting elixir, with its bright yellow hue, offers a taste of Italian summer in every sip,...
Peter Pan raises awareness of childhood cancer. Rome's Peter Pan charitable association, which provides support for families with children and teenagers suffering from cancer or leukemia, is marking World Childhood Canc...
Francis will be first pope to visit Venice Biennale. Pope Francis will travel to the Venice Art Biennale on 28 April to visit the Holy See pavilion at the women's prison on the island of Giudecca, the Vatican said on Tu...
Tolkien exhibition in Rome drew 80,000 visitors. Italy's first major exhibition dedicated to the celebrated British fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien is preparing to open in Naples following a successful run in Rome. Tit...
Botticelli glass covered with images of floods. Three climate activists from the Ultima Generazione group on Tuesday covered Botticelli's celebrated Birth of Venus painting with images of devastating floods in Italy....
New site for Bambino Gesù paediatric hospital. Italy and the Holy See have reached a deal on a new location for the Vatican-run Bambino Gesù hospital at the site of the former Forlanini hospital in Rome. The "declara...
IT-Alert system will be used to warn public of potential emergencies or disaster situations. Italy's new IT-Alert system is designed to alert the public in the event of "a major emergency or an imminent or ongoing catas...
Restoration project changes the landscape of Trajan's Forum. A major restoration project to reconstruct part of the Basilica Ulpia, once the largest basilica in Rome, is currently nearing completion in Trajan's Forum....
An insight on the Roman archaeological Ruins of Otricoli In the heart of Italy, nestled among the verdant hills of Umbria, lie the ancient ruins of Otricoli, a site that whispers the tales of a bygone era. Once a flouri...
Italy's railway workers stage eight-hour strike. Italy faces a nationwide strike by railway workers on Monday 12 February, from 09.00 to 17.00, with major disruption expected to train services across the country. The...
Dogs may have escaped from nearby house. A man out jogging near woods north of Rome was mauled to death by several Rottweiler dogs on Sunday morning, according to Italian news reports. The incident took place in Manz...
Angelina Mango declared winner of Sanremo 2024. Italian singer Angelina Mango won the 2024 edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, Italy's biggest song contest, with her song La Noia. Mango, 22, was declared the winne...
All you need to know about the Rome Marathon. A runner's experience.  Signing up for any race can be a mix of emotions, from excitement to nervousness. A marathon is the epitome of this, especially in a different countr...
Tipping in Italy vs tipping in the US. Tipping in Italy represents a fascinating aspect of the cultural differences between Italy and the United States, reflecting deeper societal norms and expectations around service a...
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