Italian premier to answer questions about controversial vaccine mandate today.
Italy's latest covid restrictions come into force on Monday 10 January with the government once again expanding the scope of the Super Green...
Investigation underway after vandals deface Sicilian natural wonder.
Police in Italy have launched an investigation into the vandalisation of the Scala dei Turchi, the famed white marl cliffs on the coast of Realmonte i...
President Mattarella signed Italy's new covid decree into law on Friday night.
Italy’s premier Mario Draghi is to hold a press conference on Monday 10 January to explain the government’s controversial move to make the c...
When and how will Italy’s covid Green Pass and Super Green Pass rules change?
Italy tightens its Super Green Pass rules again from Monday 10 January, expanding the scope of the digital certificate which can only be obta...
Italy's flag dates back to 7 January 1797.
Italian president Sergio Mattarella marked the 225th anniversary of the nation's tricolour on Friday, hailing the flag as "symbol of Italy and witness to the path that led to t...
Italy ramps up Super Green Pass restrictions amid covid surge.
The Italian government has imposed compulsory covid vaccinations for people aged 50 and over in a bid to stem a steep rise in covid-19 infections.
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Tourists coming to Rome have an extra six weeks to see the legendary Torlonia Marbles.
Rome's Torlonia Marbles exhibition has been extended until 27 February 2022, organisers announced today, just days before the blockb...
Pontiff promotes adoption and laments "demographic winter."
Pope Francis has returned to the theme of couples not having children, suggesting there is a "certain selfishness" in those who substitute pets for kids.
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Ancient funerary complex comes to light during Rome street works.
Rome archaeologists have unveiled the remains of a 2,000-year old burial complex discovered during street works in the Appio Latino quarter of the city....
Court upholds previous ruling stopping McDonald's from opening near Rome heritage site.
Italy’s highest administrative court has definitively blocked McDonald’s from opening a drive-through near the third-century Baths...
Draghi and Berlusconi are contenders to replace Mattarella as next president of Italy.
The Italian parliament is to convene on 24 January to begin the process of voting for a new president of Italy to replace Sergio Mat...
All you need to know about arrosticini.
If you’re craving a trip around the world – or even just outside of Rome, you may be experiencing “travel fever” along with thousands of other expats, nomads, and free spirits in...
Italian cabinet to meet on Wednesday to discuss new covid measures.
The Italian government is set to discuss extending the Super Green Pass requirement to all sectors of workers in a bid to boost the nation's covid-19 v...
Italy agrees fixed price of 75 cent per FFP2 mask.
Italian authorities have agreed a new fixed price of €0.75 for the more protective FFP2 masks on sale in pharmacies, as part of renewed efforts to stem covid-19 infecti...
Winter sales begin in Rome and Milan on 5 January.
Italy's post-Christmas sales season begins in Rome and most regions on 5 January, with sales already underway in Sicily and Basilicata in the south and Valle d'Aosta in...
CNN Travel: "This is Naples' year."
Naples is the only Italian destination on the CNN Travel wish list of best places to go in 2022.
The annual list of "dream destinations", which includes national parks and remote...
On the other side of the river Arno in Florence, lies the vibrant Otrarno quarter.
If you want to get away from the tourist traps and experience Florence like a local, Oltrarno is the right place to go. This part of Fl...
Municipal museums in Rome open for free today.
Rome's city-run museums are open for free to all visitors - residents and tourists - on Sunday 2 January 2022.
In addition to municipal museums there is free access to t...
Italy to have 11 yellow zones from Monday as four more regions leave white zone.
The Italian regions of Lazio (Rome), Lombardia (Milan), Piemonte (Turin) and Sicily will be classified as low-moderate risk yellow zones f...
How to celebrate New Year Italian style.
Staying in Rome for New Year's Eve? Well, the Italians may not have Auld Lang Syne or New Year's resolutions, but they have plenty of other peculiar traditions to make up for it....
Italian government bans public New Year events and shuts night clubs to stem spread of covid-19.
Italy is to step up police checks on New Year's Eve to enforce the government's ban on public celebrations and ensure that...
Rome fireworks ban - which carries fines of up to €500 - is expected to be widely ignored as usual.
Rome has banned the use of firecrackers, bangers, rockets and other explosive material from 31 December 2021 until midn...
Italy updates quarantine rules and imposes fresh restrictions on the unvaccinated amid record numbers of covid cases.
The Italian government on Wednesday announced that it is to tighten its Super Green Pass rules and ea...
Warm-weather front to bring sharp rise in temperatures to Italy.
After a rainy Christmas, Italy is set for a sunny New Year thanks to the arrival of an African anticyclone of subtropical origin, according to weather for...
Record numbers of new covid cases and tests in Italy since start of pandemic.
Italy on Tuesday registered 78,313 new covid infections in the last 24 hours - up from 30,810 yesterday - in what are the highest daily figur...
Cinque Terre forms colourful backdrop to Luca.
Luca, the children's movie set on the Italian riviera, is nominated for a Golden Globe in the best animated film category, ahead of the 9 January award ceremony in Los Ange...
Italian pharmacies under intense pressure to meet demand for covid tests over Christmas.
Italy's seven-day quarantine for fully vaccinated people who come into contact with a covid-positive person could be reduced, the...
Italian government bans public New Year events amid covid surge.
New Year's Eve in Italy will be a muted affair, for the second year in a row, due to restrictions aimed at stemming a rapid rise in new covid-19 infection...
Orvieto lights up unique landmark at Christmas.
The central Italian cathedral city of Orvieto has lit up the inside of the Pozzo di S. Patrizio, a 54-metre deep well, with Christmas lights.
The well's festive albero...
Renaissance drawings and Nativity scenes light up Rome this Christmas.
Rome will illuminate the city hall building at Palazzo Senatorio with a light show of Roman Renaissance drawings over the Christmas period.
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