Wanted in Rome

Rome piazza lights up each time baby is born

Piazza del Popolo lights are linked to maternity ward in Rome hospital. A public art project in Rom...

Rome’s best piazzas and palazzos

The summertime is when Rome really comes alive and showcases everything it has to offer. From open-...

Wanted in Rome Junior: Rome's international schools prioritise reduction of plastic

By Isabella Todini, age 17, grade 11, St Stephen's School, Rome. “By choosing the path of indiffere...

Rome unearths marble bust at Roman Forum

New surprise discovery at the Roman Forum. A marble bust has been unearthed by Rome archaeologists...

Rome considers Camilleri honorary citizenship

Thousands bid farewell to Camilleri at Rome's Non-Catholic Cemetery. Rome mayor Virginia Raggi said...

Pope Francis names British-born Matteo Bruni as Vatican spokesman

Matteo Bruni takes over from the Holy See's interim press spokesman Alessandro Gisotti. Pope Franci...

Romanesco: A guide to Roman dialect

 If you’ve been studying Italian, you’re probably eager to try out your new linguistic skills on the...

Scams to avoid when visiting Rome

As one of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing cities, Rome consistently attracts millions of t...

Rome fountains not swimming pools says mayor

Mayor says Rome's historic and artistic heritage belongs to everyone. Rome mayor Virginia Raggi has...

Rome to bid for 2022 European Aquatics Championships

Rome's candidature comes a decade after the capital hosted the World Swimming Championships in 2009....

Life as an Expat in Rome

Life as an expat: the highs and lows of living in Rome. With all the history, culture, splendour an...

Andrea Camilleri dies in Rome

Inspector Montalbano author died in Rome hospital on 17 July. Andrea Camilleri, one of Italy's most...

Vatican to examine bones in Orlandi case

Two ossuaries found under the Teutonic College in Vatican City will be examined forensically on 20 J...

British embassy to Italy warns UK tourists not to bathe in Rome fountains

Visitors from UK warned not to enter waters of Rome's fountains.The British embassy to Italy has war...

Rome to issue civic certificates over the counter

City to streamline procedure in obtaining many certificates.Rome is to simplify the bureaucratic pro...

Rome seeks sponsors for riverside beach

Rome has two weeks to source private sponsorship for Tiberis. Rome is seeking private sponsorship f...

Rome lights up Theatre of Marcellus

Teatro di Marcello is latest Rome monument to be lit up at night. The Theatre of Marcellus has beco...

Man caught in waters of historic Rome fountain

Fine and ban for Dutch citizen caught in Piazza Navona fountain. A 36-year-old Dutch citizen was fi...

Rome limits tourist access to Trevi Fountain

Tourists no longer allowed to sit at Trevi Fountain in Rome. Rome traffic police cordoned off the T...

Rome city bus catches fire on Via Appia Nuova

15th ATAC bus to go up in flames this year. A Rome city bus burst into flames on Via Appia Nuova on...

Contemporary art at Rome's presidential palace

Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome celebrates contemporary Italian art. Italy's presidential palace in R...

Vatican tombs opened in Orlandi case found empty

Vatican opened graves of two princesses in search for missing girl.The two Vatican tombs opened on 1...

Where have ancient Rome's buildings gone?

Over the millennia, imperial Rome's splendid buildings have been damaged, plundered, redesigned and...

New fines to protect Rome from vandals

Rome publishes list of fines to discourage bad behaviour in the city. Rome's new legislation govern...

Dealing with red tape in Italy

Guide to help expats navigate their way through Italian bureaucracy. Many expats protest about bure...

Wanted in Rome Junior: Maupal comes to Rome International School

Street artist Maupal meets students of Rome International School. The International Baccalaureate P...

Vatican to open tombs in Orlandi search

Orlandi family hope to solve 36-year old mystery.The Vatican has ordered the opening of two tombs in...

Rome moves horse-drawn carriages off streets

Rome to restrict botticelle carriages to city parks. Horse-drawn carriages, or botticelle, are to b...

Rome seeks sponsor for Christmas tree

Netflix sponsored last year's Christmas tree in Rome.Rome is seeking a sponsor for this year's Chris...

Villa of Livia: Rome’s very first First Lady

Everything in the Garden's Lovely: Discovering Empress Livia’s country retreat in Rome. Twenty-year...