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Strike to affect Italy's transport and school services. A national general strike scheduled in Italy on Friday 8 March is set to disrupt the country's education, healthcare, transport services provided by the public and...
Taxi licences not increased in Rome or Milan for two decades. Italian cities including Rome and Milan are still suffering from a chronic shortage of taxis despite efforts by the government to alleviate the problem last...
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Museo Mario Praz reopens after four years. Rome has reopened the house museum dedicated to the celebrated scholar, art critic and anglicist Mario Praz, following a restoration by the Italian culture ministry. Located...
Italian museums celebrate Giornata internazionale della Donna. Women will have free entry to Italy's state museums and archaeological sites on Friday 8 March as part of an initiative by the culture ministry to mark Inte...
  A guide to the must see museusm in Naples.  Naples, a city rich in history, culture, and art, is home to some of Italy's most fascinating museums. These institutions house vast collections that span centuries, offe...
Pompeii unveils latest spectacular discovery. A newly-unearthed fresco depicting the Greek mythological twins Phrixus and Helle was unveiled on Friday in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Vesu...
On 15 June 2000, ex-windsurfing champion and Italian television producer Enrico ‘Chico’ Forti was sentenced to life in prison without parole in Florida for the murder of Dale Pike. 20 years later Italian officials are r...
Restaurants in Rome urged to sign up to doggy bag project. Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri on Friday launched a new doggy bag initiative for the city's restaurants, with the aim of reducing food waste in the Italian capita...
From 28 February to 31 March, Naples will celebrate Caravaggio month. This year, Naples has much to offer to all the art lovers and museum-goers. Along with the enchanting San Casciano bronzes displayed at the National...
Italy's Frecce Tricolori have been performing spectacular aerobatics for more than six decades. The Frecce Tricolori, literally "Tricolour Arrows", are the aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force and are a...
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Discover the Timeless Beauty of Todi: Italy's Hidden GemNestled in the heart of Italy's Umbria region, Todi beckons with its medieval charm, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. This ancient town, perched atop a hi...
Bulgari continues to restore Rome landmarks. Luxury jeweller Bulgari is to sponsor the restoration of the bronze sculptures and marble statues that decorate the Vittoriano monument in Rome's central Piazza Venezia.  ...
Trenitalia does about-turn hours before new rules were to come into force.Italian rail operator Trenitalia has backtracked on its plans to introduce a new luggage limit on high-speed Frecce trains from 1 March, the compa...
Gemelli hospital climbs to 35th in world rankings. Rome's Policlinico Gemelli has been confirmed as the best hospital in Italy for the fourth consecutive year in the annual rankings compiled by American magazine Newswee...
Trenitalia limits number of bags on Frecce trains, with fines for those who fail to comply with new rules. Italian rail operator Trenitalia is introducing new restrictions on the amount of luggage that passengers can ca...
Discover the best things to do 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...
Dropped bid sparks political spat between capital and government. The Italian Athletics Federation Fidal has withdrawn Rome's bid to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, the sporting body confirmed on Wednesday....
Pompeii to host Russell Crowe's Indoor Garden Party. Gladiator star Russell Crowe is to perform with his band The Gentlemen Barbers in the ancient amphitheatre of Pompeii on 9 July as part of a summer tour of Italy....
Controversy over Israel pavilion in Venice Biennale. Italy's culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano has firmly rejected an online petition calling for Israel to be excluded from participating in the upcoming Venice Bienna...
Vannacci is set to appeal disciplinary measure. Italy's defence ministry on Wednesday suspended army general Roberto Vannacci from duty for 11 months over his controversial bestselling book Il mondo al contrario. The...
Rome's trams to halt for Jubilee 2025 works. Rome will take all trams out of circulation from May to October to allow for the redevelopment of the Porta Maggiore tram depot as the city prepares for the Vatican's Jubilee...
Discovery sheds new light on the exact location of the Porticus Minucia. A newly-discovered part of an ancient Roman site where free grain was distributed to Romans until the third century AD has been unveiled in the ba...
Exploring the Ancient Necropolis of Cerveteri: A Journey Through Time. The ancient Necropolis of Cerveteri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a unique window into the lives and beliefs of the...
Alessandra Todde set to narrowly defeat Paolo Truzzu as centre-left claims victory in Sardinia election. The centre-left candidate in Sardinia's race for regional governor was on track to narrowly win the election on Tu...
Vannucci also under investigation for alleged embezzlement and fraud from his time in Russia. Rome prosecutors have placed Italian army general Roberto Vannacci under investigation for inciting racial hatred in his cont...
Italy's museums open for free on first Sunday of each month. State museums and archaeological sites in Rome and across Italy will open their doors for free on Sunday 3 March as part of the monthly Domenica al Museo init...
Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi airport to welcome first holidaymakers in July. Tourists will soon be able to reach Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast by plane with the opening of the nearby revamped airport to commercial flights thi...
Eustachio baby bonus sparks debate in Matera. A citizens association in the southern Italian city of Matera is offering a financial reward to parents who name their babies after the city's patron saint Eustachio. The...
Move to affect schools up to junior high school level. Italy is to crack down on the use of smartphones and tablets in school classrooms, from kindergarten up to lower high schools, education minister Giuseppe Valditara...
Strike to affect public and private sector. A national general strike scheduled in Italy on Friday 23 February is set to disrupt various sectors including schools, public offices, factories and public transport. The...
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