Food and Drink Pope’s release from hospital celebrated with 'Hallelujah' gelato Catholics celebrated Pope Francis’s release from hospital not only with a shout of “Hallelujah,” but also perhaps a cone – the launch of the new gelato flavour has launched in Rome, in a coincidental nod to the pontiff’s love of the sweet treat. 24/03/2025
Italy Rome sets up two large tents to shelter the homeless this winter Authorities in Rome have only erected two of the four large tents they'd promised to provide around 250 camp beds for the homeless this winter. 30/12/2024
Culture news Unlocking the sacred: What happens at the Holy Door for Jubilee 2025? The Jubilee ceremony begins with Pope Francis opening the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony includes prayers in Latin and Italian, symbolising forgiveness, as the Pope crosses the threshold to start the Holy Year. 24/12/2024
Europe News Pope Francis opens Holy Door to launch 2025 Jubilee The 2025 Holy Year, themed around hope and trust, has begun with the Pope opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, as Rome prepares for 30 million pilgrims with heightened security and ongoing renovations. 24/12/2024
Culture news Jubilee 2025: Rome expects over 30 million pilgrims during Holy Year To the faithful who go on pilgrimage to Rome, the Pope grants a special 'indulgence' or remission of their sins. 24/12/2024
Europe News Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens right in time for Vatican's Jubilee Rome's iconic fountain opened after roughly three months of renovations, a project that cost €327,000. 23/12/2024
Culture news Vatican to publish new magazine with Pope replying readers’ questions The magazine, as well as the livestream of St. Peter's tomb in the Vatican, are part of the outreach programme for the 2025 Jubilee. 26/11/2024
Travel News Rome’s Jubilee preparations see Trevi fountain replaced by ‘ugly’ pool Rome is under construction ahead of next year's holy event. 04/11/2024
Destinations Avoid making Emily in Paris’ tourist mistake when in Rome Rome is celebrating a Jubilee year in 2025 and expecting an influx of visitors. 29/09/2024
World News Interpol chief calls for action against transnational organised crime Interpol was founded in 1923 in Vienna as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC). After World War II, the agency was renamed Interpol and adopted a new constitution. 27/11/2023
Experiences Magic, cats and double decker buses: London’s best afternoon teas These afternoon teas not only offer unique experiences, but vegan and gluten-free options too. 14/09/2023
Design The Leaning Tower of Pisa celebrates its 850th birthday Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with the whole of Pisa's Piazza del Duomo, the tower is a fundamental example of the Romanesque style, in particular Pisan Romanesque, and a fine example of medieval engineering. 10/08/2023
No Comment Visitors tour home of archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb Egypt opens the former residence of the British archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb to the public. 10/11/2022
United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II becomes second longest-serving monarch in history She overtook Thailand’s Bhumibol Adulyadej on Monday. 13/06/2022
Culture news Thousands gather for record picnic to celebrate Queen's Jubilee Thousands of people gathered for the Big Jubilee Lunch on The Long Walk in Windsor as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations 06/06/2022
Culture news Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert: Music, royalty, and Paddington Bear Buckingham Palace was transformed into a huge movie screen for tens of thousands of people who cheered the Queen, and saw a galaxy of stars performing. 05/06/2022
No Comment Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit performers at Cardiff Castle ahead of the Platinum Jubilee The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited the Cardiff Castle ahead of a Platinum Jubilee concert Saturday 04/06/2022
Europe News Jubilee 2022: What has happened so far? On day three of the Jubilee, a colourful street pageant celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's life and highlighting Britain's diversity paraded through central London. Buckingham Palace prepares for a star-studded concert and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet celebrates her first birthday. 03/06/2022
No Comment Dover's beacon lighters struggle against strong breeze Two men tasked with lighting the Dover Town Beacon to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, struggled against breezy conditions on Thursday night, June 2. Around 3,500 beacons were being lit up across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. 03/06/2022
United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II to miss Jubilee service amid 'discomfort' Buckingham Palace announced late Thursday that the queen would not attend a thanksgiving church service Friday, after experiencing “some discomfort” at events on Thursday. 03/06/2022