Rome celebrates Japanese spring cherry blossoms at Orto Botanico.
The Botanic Garden Museum of the Sapienza University of Rome, with the support of the city's Japanese Cultural Insitute, organises 'Hanami all'Orto Botan...
2024 marks bicentenary of Lord Byron's death.
The bicentenary of the death of English Romantic poet Lord Byron is being marked in Rome with a year-long programme of events organised by the Keats-Shelley House.
The mu...
Festa della Liberazione is a public holiday in Italy.
Italy will open its state museums and archaeological sites for free on Thursday 25 April for the 2024 edition of Liberation Day, or Festa della Liberazione.
A nat...
Rome blows out 2,777 candles in 2024.
The Eternal City celebrates its 2,777th birthday on 21 April with historical re-enactments including costumed parades past the Colosseum and gladiator fights in the Circus Maximus....
De Rossi replaced Mourinho as interim coach in January.
Daniele De Rossi will continue as head coach of AS Roma "for this season and for the forseeable future", the club's American owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin said on T...
Cassation court clarifies reports about fascist salute after January ruling.
Italy's top court on Wednesday said that a fascist salute may be a crime even if performed during a commemorative event, in contrast to report...
Rome store is second Uniqlo outlet in Italy.
Japanese retail giant Uniqlo will open a new flagship store at the Galleria Alberto Sordi shopping mall in the heart of Rome's historic centre on Thursday.
The 13,000-sqm...
Italian Wine for Dummies: Selecting a Decent Bottle from the Grocery Store
It is beyond doubt that a proper glass of wine complements the exquisite cuisine and breathtaking landscapes of Italy. As a global leader in the...
All’antico Vinaio has seemingly taken the world by storm.
With 800,000 followers on Instagram, 500,000 on TikTok, and more than 10 locations in Italy and the United States, what was once a small Florentine sandwich sho...
History of Cornetto, where did it originate and how has it evolved.
It’s almost impossible to visit Italy and to not be tempted, at least once, by a cream-filled or sugar-coated cornetto. It’s a staple of the light, qui...
Rome commemorates anniversary of Nazi raid.
Rome on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi raid on the Quadraro district during the German occupation of the city in world war two.
The capital's mayor Rober...
Rome marks 79th Festa della Liberazione in 2024.
Italy on 25 April celebrates the Festa della Liberazione which marks the country’s liberation from German occupation and fascist rule at the end of world war two.
A pu...
Visa scheme aimed at highly-qualified digital workers.
Italy has unveiled a long-awaited scheme to grant a year-long visa to foreign remote workers or "digital nomads" from non-EU countries.
Full details of the visa...
Israeli pavilion shut amid calls for Gaza ceasefire.
The artist and curators representing Israel at the Venice Biennale say the Israeli pavilion will not open until "a ceasefire and hostage release agreement is reached"...
The Italian flag, or “Il Tricolore,” is one of the most recognisable flags in the world.With its trio of green, white, and red splashed across Italian restaurant signs all over the world and printed on T-shirts in touris...
Rome commuters face price hike in fares on public transport.
The cost of tickets on Rome's public transport network is set to increase this summer from the current €1.50 to €2, according to reports in the Italian media....
The best places to visit and things to do in Rome.
Rome, a city steeped in history and culture, beckons travelers from around the globe with its stunning mix of ancient ruins, captivating art, and vibrant street life. K...
Sun lights up Pantheon entrance on Rome’s birthday.
Rome's birthday, known as Natale di Roma, falls on 21 April, and this year the city marks 2,777 years since its legendary founding by Romulus in 753 BC.
One spectac...
Rome marks Natale di Roma with Appia Run.
Rome celebrates the city's 2,777th birthday on Sunday 21 April with the Appia Run, a unique sporting event held along the ancient Appian Way.
The 25th edition of the Appia R...
Alfa Romeo renames new Milano model Junior' after Made in Italy clash with Italian government.
Italian luxury car maker Alfa Romeo has decided to change the name of its new 'Milano' SUV model to 'Junior' after coming un...
National day to promote excellence of Italian creativity.Italy's trade ministry on Monday launched the first Made in Italy Day, with a nationwide programme of events in celebration of Italian creativity, quality and inno...
Rose garden opens for spring 2024.
Rome will reopen the Roseto Comunale, the municipal rose garden on the Aventine Hill, on Sunday 21 April.
Located on the eastern side of the Aventine hill overlooking the Circus Max...
Baglioni receives Rome's top honour.
Veteran Italian pop star Claudio Baglioni received the Lupa Capitolina, Rome's highest honour, at a ceremony at city hall on Saturday.
The city celebrated Baglioni's 50-year caree...
Cavalli was famed for his exotic prints and sand-blasted jeans.
Roberto Cavalli, the Italian stylist and founder of the high-end fashion house that bears his name, died on Friday aged 83 after a long illness.
Cavalli...
Landmark bridge to undergo €2 million restoration.
Florence is to restore the world-famous Ponte Vecchio bridge in the first comprehensive restoration of the Italian landmark which dates to 1345.
The €2 million proje...
Azaleas return to the Spanish Steps this spring.
Rome's Spanish Steps, the 18th-century staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with the church of Trinità de’ Monti, is once again decorated with hundreds of azalea plants....
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