There are no literal translations in Italian for surfs up or hang loose, dude. But there is always the smile that wide-eyed, open-mouthed look of pure joy that every surfer gets when catching that first wave of the day....
Step forward stars of the future. Lettere Caff Gallery is inviting artists including musicians, actors, designers and poets, to perform at its venue in Trastevere.
Over the coming months the gallery aims to provide a pl...
In 17 BC Augustus, his rule firmly established after a century of devastating civil wars, celebrated the Secular Games. For these he commissioned an official hymn from the 48-year-old poet and former adversary, Horace. T...
Every year many English-speaking families from all over the world come, for one reason or another, to live and work in Rome. Most of them will not, at first, know Italian very well or even at all, and when these families...
The writers of a newly-translated book on shopping in Rome insist it is more than just another run-of-the-mill guide.
Nina -Your Guide to Shopping in Rome includes features such as walking itineraries, which take in arc...
This survey is unscientific, not at all comprehensive, and will doubtless annoy many with a favourite gelateria sotto casa. Although true aficionados those who succumb to the urge for a cono even in the middle of a cold...
In a recent survey carried out by Romes Agenzia per il controllo e la qualit dei servizi pubblici (public services quality control watchdog), just 81 per cent of the 1,200 streets examined in the second quarter of 2005 m...
What a marvellous tear-jerker this opera is. Puccini pulls out one affecting melody after another with masterly invention and ensures that the listener can never relax and forget the tragedy around the corner for a momen...
La Sapienza, the largest university in Rome, is celebrating the 700th anniversary of its foundation with a series of evening events. From 10-17 July there are concerts, tango dance classes, demonstrations of martial arts...
Theres only one thing better than the beach in summer and thats a free party on the beach.
International Friends, which arranges events enabling Rome residents to meet new people, is helping to promote a party each Thu...
Swimming pools offer a great way to stay both fit and cool during the hot summer.
Private pools are usually connected to hotels, where admission includes towels, a sunbed and an umbrella. Among the options are: Hotel Pa...
Explain the legacy of Rome's seven kings in just 40 minutes and make it funny. It's the ideal challenge for Rome's English-speaking theatrical group, The Miracle Players, and as usual it is pulled off with aplomb.
A goo...
For the kids
Working parents are often at a loss as to what to do with their children during the summer holidays but a number of English-speaking schools help by offering activities.
Among these is the American Oversea...
Core International school is seeking a qualified Year 1 teacher. The candidate should be eligible to work in Italy and have a valid permit to stay/work. Two years experience is req...
Accent Global Learning-Rome Study center, invites applications for a faculty position in Social and Developmental Pychology. The initial appointment is for one course (topic: Soci...
EUR SIC - via Oslo - We have a very nice fully furnished flat renting in via Oslo. It's on the 1st floor of an elegant condominium complex with condominium pool. It is made up of a...
Applications are invited for an Office Manager position at the Embassy of Ireland Rome.
The deadline for applications is 10 May 2024 at 17:30 (CET).
Sent via e-mail to embass...