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Sensational discovery made headlines around the world.
The famed Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek warrior statues, were found by chance in the Ionian Sea off the coast of Italy's southern Calabria region on this day 52...
How Ferragosto is celebrated in Italian films.
Italy marks the Ferragosto holiday on 15 August when many Italians swap the city for the beach to escape the summer heat, in a tradition dating back to Roman times. Here is...
Recipe for Roman-style chicken with peppers.
A homecooked classic, this Roman-style chicken dish is a wonderful summer recipe which makes the most of the season’s bright, plump, bell peppers.
Tender pieces of chicken...
What are the origins of the Ferragosto summer holiday?
Italy marks the national holiday of Ferragosto each year on 15 August, the feast of the Assumption, the day when Catholics believe the Virgin Mary ascended to heave...
Vandalism of Rome mural sparks wave of cross-party support for Egonu.
Politicians in Italy across the spectrum united in solidarity with Paola Egonu on Tuesday after a mural of the Italian volleyball star was defaced on...
There are only about 50 Marsican bears left in Italy.
A Marsican bear, a critically endangered subspecies of the alpine brown bear, died in Italy's central Abruzzo region on Tuesday after being hit by a car the night be...
Incident filmed at fountain near the Vatican.
A man, reportedly a tourist, was filmed belly flopping into a historic fountain in the park at Castel Sant'Angelo near the Vatican in Rome.
The video footage, published b...
Bioparco in Rome will be open for Ferragosto.
Rome's zoo is helping the animals cope with the summer heat by giving them refreshing chunks of watermelon, a traditional treat for Italy's Ferragosto holiday.
The Biopar...
Vandals change skin colour in mural of Egonu.
A mural in Rome depicting the Italian Olympic volleyball champion Paola Egonu was vandalised on Monday night, just one day after it was unveiled by street artist Laika.
T...
Rumours of alleged party for Madonna had sparked controversy in Italy.
The Pompeii archaeological park has dismissed media reports that popstar Madonna would be holding a private birthday party with 500 guests at the an...
22 cities across Italy on maximum red alert for heat on Wednesday.
Italy continues to experience scorching hot temperatures from north to south in the days leading up to Ferragosto, the national summer holiday on Thursd...
A brief history of Rome's talking statues.
The tradition of Rome's talking statues dates back to the 16th century when the city's resident began to show their discontent against the oppressive power of the papacy with a...
Indian man fined €550 for getting into Trevi Fountain to steal coins.
Rome police fined a 40-year-old Indian man €550 after he waded into the waters of the Trevi Fountain on Sunday evening to steal coins thrown by touri...
Museums in Rome open for Ferragosto 2024.
Italy's state museums, archaeological sites, galleries and historic villas will open on the Ferragosto public holiday on Thursday 15 August, the culture ministry has confirmed....
Nazi war crime occurred on 12 August 1944.
Italy on Monday marks the 80th anniversary of the Nazi massacre of 560 unarmed civilians, including around 130 children, in the village of Sant'Anna di Stazzema in Tuscany....
La Notte di San Lorenzo occurs on 10 August.
One of Italy's most magical summer traditions falls on 10 August each year when Italians look to the night sky in the hope of catching a glimpse of a shooting star and making...
Subway line to be served by extra buses from Termini to Battistini, with Furio Camillo station also to close for works.
Rome will close one half of its Metro A subway line, between Termini and Battistini, to carry out m...
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