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Villa Aurora is set to go under the hammer on Tuesday.
Rome's Casino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, home to the world's only ceiling mural painted by Caravaggio, is up for auction on 18 January with an estimated value o...
Former motorcycling champion Marco Melandri at centre of covid controversy in Italy.
Italy's 'No Green Pass' and 'No Vax' demonstrations returned to the streets of Rome, Milan and other Italian cities on Saturday aftern...
Fauci joined Rome university via video link from Washington.
Rome's La Sapienza University has awarded an honorary doctorate to Anthony Fauci, the US infectious diseases expert and covid advisor to President Biden.
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Florence mayor condemns assault on Canadian woman.
A police investigation is underway after a taxi driver in Florence attacked a female Canadian tourist in the early hours of Friday 14 January.
The assault occurred o...
Outdoor activities banned in two north Italian regions due to swine fever.
Italy has banned hunting in areas of Piemonte and Liguria after the recent detection of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar in the two northe...
Verona anti-fascist street artist covers up No Vax graffiti.
An Italian street artist famed for transforming swastikas and racist scrawls into colourful depictions of food has begun covering up No Vax graffiti too.
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Italian police union says pink masks are "indecorous".
The unexpected delivery of pink FFP2 masks to police stations around Italy has been greeted with amazement and disapproval, leading to complaints over the "unbecomi...
Cortona competes with two more famous contemporaries.
Open any guide-book and, to reduce fame to a crude word-count, the Bs have it: Bernini and Borromini.
Or vice-versa. Part alphabetical/alliterative coincidence pe...
Several nations announce ban on pig meat from Italy.
Italy faces restrictions and bans on exporting pork and cured meats to a number of countries after the discovery of new cases of African swine fever, or ASF, in wild...
Eight referendums to be assessed by courts next month.
Italy's constitutional court is to rule on the validity of eight referendums on 15 February, including one referendum each on legalising euthanasia and cannabis, an...
Italy to honour Sassoli with state funeral on Friday.
European parliament president David Sassoli, who died in the early hours of Tuesday, is to receive a state funeral in Rome on Friday.
The news, reported by Italia...
No Vax "customers" paid €300 to €450 for fake vaccinations in order to obtain Italy's covid Green Pass.
Italian police have arrested a nurse accused of pretending to administer covid vaccines to anti-vaxxers, in exchang...
Draghi says school is "fundamental for democracy" and must be "protected, not abandoned."
Italian prime minister Mario Draghi has singled out the unvaccinated as being responsible for "most of the problems" facing Italy...
Controversy over funeral of extreme right activist in Rome.
A police investigation is underway after a coffin was draped with a Nazi swastika flag outside a church in Rome.
The incident took place following the funer...
Sassoli dies in northern Italy after hospitalisation over Christmas.
European parliament president David Sassoli has died in hospital in northern Italy following a serious illness.
The news was announced on Twitter b...
Unvaccinated residents of smaller Italian islands claim they are prisoners of the Super Green Pass.
Italy's latest covid restrictions, which came into force on 10 January, have sparked demonstrations on several Italian...
Rome strike comes as Italy's new Super Green Pass rules come into force on public transport.
Rome commuters face a four-hour strike by the capital's public transport provider ATAC and regional bus company Cotral on Frid...
Italy's new Super Green Pass rules in force on public transport from 10 January.
The first fine in Rome for travelling on public transport without a Super Green Pass was handed to a commuter on Monday morning, the day I...
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.
Th...
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...
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