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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The Italian Athletics Federation Fidal has withdrawn Rome's bid to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, the sporting body confirmed on Wednesday....
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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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What to do, what to see, where to stay and where to eat in Narni.
Narni, an enchanting town in the heart of Italy, is often overlooked by the usual tourist trail, yet it holds a wealth of history, culture, and natu...
Chiara Ferragni and Fedez part ways, according to media reports.
Italy's top social media influencer Chiara Ferragni and her rapper husband Fedez have split up after five years of marriage, Italian media reported on Thu...
Transport minister Salvini faces backlash over road safety campaign.
Italy's transport ministry has come in for heavy criticism over a road safety advertising campaign in which the occupants of the cars are not wearing...
First restoration of Baldachin since the 18th century.
St Peter's Baldachin, the gilded bronze canopy that towers over the Vatican basilica's high altar, is being restored for the first time in 250 years.
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Passengers of car had lucky escape from chasm.
A massive sinkhole opened up on a street in the southern Italian city of Naples early on Wednesday, swallowing two cars, one of which was in transit at the time.
The two...
Rescuers find body of last missing person.
The final death toll from last Friday's collapse of a supermarket building site in Florence rose to five after rescuers located the body of the last missing construction worker...
Catacombs are large underground cemeteries used by Christian and Jewish communities between the 2nd and the first half of the 5th century.
The largest complex of catacombs is found in Rome, hosting approximately 60 exc...
Catacomb visits are free but must be booked in advance.
Rome's seven catacombs open to the public will offer free guided tours on Saturday 2 March as part of the spring 2024 edition of Day of the Catacombs.
The catac...
Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Testaccio Market offers an authentic slice of Roman life and stands as a cornerstone of Italian culinary tradition.
This vibrant market isn't merely a destination for sourcing fresh i...
Four Egyptian officials go on trial in absentia.
Italy opens a fresh trial into the killing of Italian student Giulio Regeni, with four senior Egyptian security officers to be tried in absentia in a Rome court on Tuesda...
With its buzzing streets bursting with colours and sounds, Naples has always been a place where diverse cultures twirl together in a rhythmic dance.
Today’s artistic scene of the city is a reflection of centuries-long...
Kaleo concert in Rome limited to 250 people.
Icelandic blues rock band Kaleo will perform a concert at the Temple of Venus and Roma, opposite the Colosseum in the Roman Forum, on Saturday 2 March.
The number of conce...
Rome initiative for Navalny has cross-party support.
Italy's main political parties will gather together in Rome on Monday at a rally in memory of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny who died in a Russian jail on Friday.
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Rescue efforts underway at construction site.
At least three construction workers died and two others were left missing on Friday after a concrete pillar collapsed at a building site in the Italian city of Florence.
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Legal Landscape of Same-Sex Marriage in ItalyItaly has experienced a slow and complicated journey towards recognizing same-sex relationships. Although Italy was among the first in the European Union to decriminalize homo...
San Casciano bronzes go on display at MANN.
A trove of ancient bronze statues unearthed at the San Casciano thermal bath site in Tuscany in late 2022 can be admired in Naples from 16 February until 30 June.
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Discover the enchanting beauty of Piazza Navona, Rome's testament to Baroque art and architecture.
Piazza Navona, arguably one of Rome's most picturesque squares, stands out not only for its aesthetic appeal but for its...
Meaning and history of one of the most iconic italian phrases: "Buon Appetito".
In the heart of Italian dining tradition lies a simple yet profound phrase, "Buon appetito," a customary expression that resonates deeply...
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