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Where to celebrate Gay Pride in Europe this June

Kyiv Pride will be held in a neighbouring country this year.

Italy

Body of 21-year-old American found in the Tiber in Rome

Elijah Oliphant had left the hotel where he was staying with his family shortly after midnight on Tuesday, and never returned.

My Europe Series

Crisis, culls and curfews: Rome's rubbish triggers wild boar problem

Uncollected rubbish is said to be fuelling the problem.

Green News

Rome ransacked by wild boars as city bans picnics and imposes curfew

The Italian capital is under siege as wild boars eat from bins and attack residents.

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Culture news

Sick Ukrainian children destroy tank installation made of balloons

The 'balloon tank' was created as a pacifist art installation before the war in Ukraine, but has now taken on an even stronger meaning

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Rome celebrates 2775th birthday with historical parade

Rome celebrated this week its birthday, known as "Natale di Roma (Rome's Christmas)", with four days of events based on the legendary foundation of the Italian capital by Romulus in 753 BC.

Destinations

Italy travel: A love letter to the world's most beautiful country

Planning a trip to Rome, Florence or Venice? Euronews journalist Lillo Montalto Monella has some tips on how to travel authentically.

Destinations

Italy just made travel easier: Here's what to do when you get there

As Italy opens up for tourists this year, here's a handy guide to the country's best events and festivals to plan a trip around.

Art

What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso doodle while bored?

A new exhibition in Rome explores doodles, sketches and caricatures through the ages.

Creators

Meet Sidival Fila, Franciscan friar and contemporary artist

For his art, Sidivl Fila recovers old, disused fabrics, some of which date back to the 15th, 16th or 17th century.

Culture news

Descend into creative madness at Rome's latest immersive exhibition

Art-lovers keen to unleash their wild sides should head to the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome, where a "Crazy" exhibition urges visitors to revel in colourful madness.

Experiences

Visit Rome in winter for a chance to see this stunning natural wonder

Romans are using artificial bird calls to put an end to this beautiful starling murmuration above the Eternal City.

Italy

Voting to choose Italy's next president goes into a fourth day

Beginning Thursday, a president can be elected with a simple majority, or 505 votes, raising the pressure on leaders to reach a deal.

World News

Sassoli's coffin to lie in state at Rome City Hall ahead of funeral

The coffin of late European Parliament President David Sassoli was brought to the City Hall's Capitol Hill in Rome ahead of his state funeral on Friday.

Art

Villa featuring world's only Caravaggio mural on sale for €471 million

A private property that's thought to be home to the world's only Caravaggio mural will be auctioned off in Rome next month. The mural itself is thought to be worth at least €300 million.

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Italian events company recreates 'Squid Game' for fans

In Rome, an entertainment event company organizes 'Squid Game' games simulating the hit Netflix series from start to finish.

Travel News

US tourists fined for breaking into Rome’s Colosseum to drink beer

They’re not the first to commit crimes in the famous landmark.

My Europe Series

Is Rome on the brink of a renaissance?

A new mayor and tourists returning have sparked claims of a revival in the Italian capital. But not everyone is so optimistic.

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Leaders of the G20 throw coins inside the Trevi Fountain

G20 leaders gathered next to Rome's Trevi fountain, participating in the traditional ritual of throwing a coin into the fountain.

Art

'Portrait of a Lady': After years of 'hiding', Klimt work now on show

Mystery swirls around 'Portrait of a Lady', a Gustav Klimt painting believed to have been stolen - and later found not hanging on a wall, but stashed inside one.