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Christmas in Rome: a quick guide

Celebrating Christmas 2024 in the Eternal City. The Christmas season in Rome is a particularly fest...

Rome's most beautiful Christmas cribs and Nativity scenes

A quick guide to Christmas cribs and Nativity scenes to visit in Rome over the festive season. 100...

Italy scraps fines for those who refused compulsory covid vaccine

Government to write off covid-era vaccine fines. The Italian government of right-wing premier Giorg...

French embassy in Italy restored to its former glory

Palazzo Farnese regains its original splendour. A major restoration project at Rome's Palazzo Farne...

Two dead, three missing in Italy fuel depot blast

Deadly explosion at gas refinery in Calenzano. At least two people were killed and nine injured in...

Italy's Trenitalia ranked best rail operator in Europe

Eurostar ranked last in T&E report. Italy's Trenitalia has been ranked as the best rail operato...

Two pages from first edition of Dante's Divine Comedy found in Italy

La Spezia mayor hails "extraordinary" discovery. Two original pages from the "first edition" of Dan...

Italy faces travel disruption on 13 December due to transport strike

Transport minister could intervene to limit Friday strike. A 24-hour general strike scheduled in It...

Italy marks Feast of the Immaculate Conception with 8 December holiday

Holiday marks the start of the Christmas season in Italy. Italy marks the Feast of the Immaculate C...

Italy's fast trains to slow down between Rome and Florence for two months in 2025

Delays on high-speed line from January to March. Italy's high-speed trains travelling between Rome...

Rome unveils restored Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo

Restoration of landmark church completed in time for Vatican's Jubilee Year. Rome's Basilica of San...

The history of the Italian national flag

The Italian flag, or “Il Tricolore,” is one of the most recognisable flags in the world.With its tri...

Musei in Musica: Night of Music in Rome Museums

Rome city museums stay open late for Musei in Musica 2024. Musei in Musica returns to the Italian c...

This week in Italy: A roundup of the main news headlines

Top news stories from Italy this week. Italy's main news headlines from 30 November-6 December 2024...

Amazon steps closer to drone delivery in Italy

Retail giant hopes to launch drone delivery in Italy in 2025. Amazon has successfully tested its fi...

Rome's Metro A resumes normal timetable ahead of Jubilee Year

Metro A will stay open until usual time at night after 6 December. Rome's Metro A line will resume...

Rome police remove key boxes after Italy bans self check-ins

Rome takes action after Italy bans self check-in for short-let rentals. Rome police officers have b...

Florence to reopen Vasari Corridor after eight years

Italian culture minister to inaugurate landmark. The Vasari Corridor in Florence will reopen to the...

Festival of Light: Sweden's Santa Lucia comes to Italy

Santa Lucia brightens Italy's Christmas calendar. The 2024 festive season in Italy sees a return of...

100 Presepi: Rome's Christmas Crib exhibition in St Peter's

100 Presepi returns to Piazza San Pietro. The 2024 edition of 100 Presepi, the Vatican's internatio...

King Charles and Queen Camilla set to visit Italy in 2025

Royal couple set to stay in Rome during Italy visit. King Charles and Queen Camilla are planning to...

Rome to light up Christmas tree on 8 December

Rome installs Christmas tree in Piazza del Popolo. Rome's Christmas tree, which returns to its new...

Bulgari lights up futuristic Christmas tree at Spanish Steps in Rome

Bulgari underscores its special bond with Rome. Luxury jeweller Bulgari has brought festive cheer t...

Rome transforms Piazza Navona into Christmas market

Christmas in Rome sees return of market stalls and carousel in Piazza Navona. Rome's popular Christ...

Stunning new discoveries at ancient thermal baths in Italy

San Casciano dei Bagni continues to yield treasures. Archaeologists in Italy have made extraordinar...

Giulia Cecchettin: Turetta jailed for life in murder case that shocked Italy

Murder of Giulia Cecchettin sparked outrage in Italy. A court in Venice on Tuesday sentenced Filipp...

Rome bids farewell to last survivor of Nazi prison on Via Tasso

Rome mayor pays tribute to Iole Mancini who died aged 104. Iole Mancini, the last surviving Italian...

U.S. Voter in Rome Receives $100 from Elon Musk Amid Election Controversy

With Donald Trump securing victory in the U.S. presidential election, Elon Musk’s controversial stra...

Italy bans self check-in for short lets amid crackdown on overtourism

Key boxes become symbol of mass tourism in Italy. Tourists staying in short-let rentals in Italy wi...

Italian state to buy Rome home of Futurist artist Giacomo Balla

Rome's Casa Balla to be a permanent museum. The Italian state is to purchase the former Rome reside...