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More than three coins in this fountain: but where's the money going?

An unholy row is unfolding in Rome over the millions of euros thrown into the Trevi Fountain each year for good luck. Traditionally, the money has gone to a Catholic charity for the poor and homeless- now, city council is trying to change that.

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Europe briefing: 8 stories to know about today

We take a look at the biggest stories from across Europe that you need to know about today.

Italy

Watch: Budget battle as scuffles erupt in Italian parliament

A session in the Italian parliament's lower house was marred by scuffles between MPs over the 2019 budget bill.

Italy

Black acrid smoke spreads across Rome after a fire in a rubbish dump

As twelve teams of firefighters battle to put out the blaze, critics have slammed the capital's beleaguered waste manager and warned of a growing garbage ‘crisis’ in the capital.

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Is Rome on course for 'ugliest Christmas tree' for second year?

Romans are not pleased with this year's Christmas tree, which arrived in the city on Monday, as locals say they are experiencing de ja vu of the 'ugliest Christmas tree' of yesteryear

Italy

Italians and migrants march together against immigration policies

Roma families that were recently evicted from camps joined the likes of students, migrants and refugees, as well as human-rights activists from across Italy.

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Rome's mayor acquitted of lying in corruption trial

The ruling has averted a crisis in her party, the ruling 5-Star movement.

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Rome residents protest over Italian capital’s decay

Inhabitans say neglect is destroying city

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African migrants arrested in connection with Italian teenager's death | The Cube

Three migrants have been arrested in connection to the drugging, rape and death of 16-year-old Desiree Mariottini in Rome

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Video of rainfall turns bridge into waterfall in Southern Italy

Flooding turns a bridge into a stunning waterfall in Southern Italy as it battles with heavy rain

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Mega hailstorm hits Rome causing transport chaos

After warm summer-like days in September and during the first half of October, an unprecedented hailstorm hit Rome Sunday evening

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Rome Film Festival: Cate Blanchett shines

Cate Blanchett was in Rome for the 13th edition of the Film Festival and presented the Italian premiere of the 'House with a Clock in Its Walls'

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Rome: Baths of Caracalla open to public

The demand for guided tours at the 1,800 historic site, has been so great that the site is once again open for night tours

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Rome: Bees used as pollution monitors

The tiny insects collect pollen from thousands of plants daily, in quite a tight radius and then their honey and wax are tested for various toxins. The project's been set up by Italian beekeepers and the carabinieri to understand the air pollution

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Rome residents paint potholes to alert cyclists and shame authorities

Residents in Rome have been covering the city's infamous potholes with spray paint in response to an appeal from a woman whose daughter died in an accident reportedly linked to the 'terrible' condition of Rome's roads.

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Elderly group occupy leisure centre in Rome to protest its closure

The group of retired Italians occupied a leisure centre in northern Rome after the municipality declared it unfit for use.

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Supporting women's entrepreneurship in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Women make up 52% of Europe's population but they account for just 30% of startup entrepreneurs. Euronews went to Italy to find out why.

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Public bus explodes in Rome, no casualties

Moments of fear in Rome on Tuesday when a public-transport bus burst in flames in Rome's central Via del Tritone.

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Liverpool request meeting with Italian police ahead of Champions League semi-final clash with Roma

Liverpool Football Club has requested a meeting with Italian police ahead of its Champions League semi-final second leg with Roma.

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Pope Francis leads solemn Good Friday service in Rome

Pope Francis has led Roman Catholic devotees in a Good Friday service which was held under tight security in the city's ancient Colosseum.