Culture news Refurbished Golden Palace of Emperor Nero reopens in Rome Roman Emperor Nero is most famous in popular imagination for playing the fiddle while Rome burned. Now his grand royal residence is once again open to the public. 05/03/2025
Economy Italy sees moderate GDP rise and sharply falling deficit in 2024 The European Union’s third-largest economy expanded by 0.7% in 2024, fuelled by domestic consumption and increased exports. The budget deficit sharply dropped compared to the previous year. 03/03/2025
Europe News Pope Francis at Angelus: ‘I feel supported by prayers’ The pontiff's condition remains stable and he has no fever. Sunday's Angelus Prayer has been broadcast and but it was not read by him. 02/03/2025
Europe News Packed programme as Venice Carnival enters its last weekend This year's Carnival, titled 'The Time of Casanova', celebrates 300 years of the famous Italian adventurer Giacomo Casanova. 01/03/2025
Europe News Fever-free Pope in stable condition but ‘prognosis remains reserved’ After having spent his 15th night at the Gemelli hospital and his condition worsening after an isolated bout of bronchospasm on Friday, the Saturday evening update reports a stable situation with no fever. 01/03/2025
Europe News Well wishers take prayers and support for Pope Francis to hospital At the entrance of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Catholic faithful and well-wishers lit candles, placed cards, drawings, and balloons, and stood in solidarity. 27/02/2025
Europe News Around 112 migrants rescued off Libya's coast reach Tuscany, Italy According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 129 people trying to reach Europe have already disappeared or died in the Mediterranean so far this year. 27/02/2025
Culture news Frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city. 27/02/2025
Lifestyle Zombies on the catwalk: Milan Fashion Week in pictures At Milan Fashion Week, Diesel once again stunned audiences by evoking a zombie apocalypse with its Fall-Winter 2025-26 collection. 27/02/2025
Lifestyle Gucci’s new era meets Dsquared2’s wild birthday at Milan Fashion Week Milan Fashion Week is underway: Gucci marked a new era by trading its signature red for deep green, while Dsquared2 celebrated 30 years with a high-octane, star-studded spectacle. 26/02/2025
Italy US military base in Italy locked down over 'security incident' Personnel working at the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily were instructed to take shelter where they were. 26/02/2025
Europe News Vatican business continues as ill Pope Francis has meeting in hospital The 88-year-old was well enough to meet senior Vatican colleagues in hospital despite still being in critical condition with double pneumonia. 25/02/2025
Earth News Stalled UN nature talks resume in Rome: What’s at stake? Talks in Colombia in October yielded some significant outcomes but ended in confusion. 25/02/2025
Destinations Forget the Colosseum: This Roman amphitheatre is a lost treasure Two Italian teenagers are reviving their town’s archaeological past by offering free guided tours for visitors. 25/02/2025
Ocean Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals In partnership with the European Commission Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it? 25/02/2025
Ocean Plastic pollution: What’s in Venice’s canals? In partnership with the European Commission Why is plastic pollution so dangerous for our seas? And what’s the most unexpected find in Venice’s canals? We asked Italian researcher Fantina Madricardo, who led a project using high-tech solutions to tackle the plastic crisis. Watch the video above. 25/02/2025
Destinations From key box bans to new taxes, Italy is getting tough on overtourism Italian tourism is set to reach new heights in the Jubilee Year. Here’s how cities are getting ahead of the crowds in 2025. 24/02/2025
Europe News American Airlines flight diverts to Rome after bomb threat An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 199 passengers, was escorted by military jets. 23/02/2025
Europe News Pope Francis in critical condition after long respiratory crisis The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection. 23/02/2025
Moments ‘Pure adrenaline’: How it feels to hike Mount Etna during an eruption Thousands are flocking to Mount Etna’s slopes, but only an expert guide can make sure you visit safely. 21/02/2025
Art Italian police uncover secret art forgery workshop in Rome In total, 71 fake paintings attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and other celebrated artists have been seized by Italian authorities. 20/02/2025
No Comment Experts warn of risks as Mount Etna attracts more visitors Authorities urge tourists to keep a safe distance from Mount Etna’s lava flows after its latest eruption, warning of sudden explosions, toxic gases, and unstable terrain. 20/02/2025
Culture news ‘Monumental’ pre-Roman necropolis uncovered in northern Italy A remarkable Iron Age necropolis, dating back more than 2,500 years, has been unearthed in the northern Italian city of Trento. 20/02/2025
Europe News Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni The 88-year-old pontiff, despite battling pneumonia and a severe bronchial infection, was alert and responsive, Meloni stated on Wednesday. 19/02/2025
Art among friends: Milan's premier art fair miart to celebrate friendship Artistic Director Nicola Ricciardi promises the 2025 edition will reaffirm miart’s status “as a pivotal event on the European art fair circuit”, as well as provide a thought-provoking focus on the theme of “friendship” within the art world. 19/02/2025
Culture news Placebo's Brian Molko charged with defamation against Italian PM After branding the Italian prime minister a 'fascist and a racist' during a concert in 2023, Placebo's lead singer Brian Molko has been charged with defamation. 18/02/2025