Travel News Rome brings in fee to visit one of its most famous monuments Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.” 02/02/2026
No Comment Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome Anne Hathaway, Donatella Versace and other fashion icons gathered in Rome to bid farewell to Valentino Garavani, who passed away at 93. 23/01/2026
Culture news World says goodbye to fashion icon Valentino Garavani at Rome funeral Valentino Garavani, who died aged 93 at his Rome residence on Monday, was adored by generations of royals, first ladies and celebrities. 23/01/2026
Culture news Colosseum's Commodus Passage reopens after extensive restoration work The passage, constructed somewhere between the years 90 and 98, allowed emperors to get to their seats without having to use the main entrances, the vomitoria, through which the masses would spew forth into the Colosseum. 23/01/2026
Europe News The EU's new dynamic duo? Merz heads to Italy for summit with Meloni A closer alliance between Meloni and Merz is on the horizon, with the ambition to change Europe after decades of dominance by the Franco-German axis. 23/01/2026
Vatican Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter's to end Jubilee year Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace. 06/01/2026
Vatican Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome welcome foreigners as 2025 draws to an end The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year. 31/12/2025
Destinations These were the most popular destinations in 2025 Euronews Travel looks at some of the most visited destinations in 2025, from London to Hanoi, offering a mix of culture, gastronomy and romance. 26/12/2025
Travel News In Rome, even the metro stations are a tourist attraction The new terminals have been dubbed ‘archeostations’, as both exhibit archaeological riches unearthed during the construction process. 17/12/2025
No Comment Rome opens new Metro C stations near Colosseum ruins Rome unveils two new Metro C stations near the Colosseum, featuring ancient artifacts. The project, nearly 20 years in the making, promises to ease city traffic. 16/12/2025
No Comment Hundreds join strike in Rome against 2026 budget plans Hundreds in Rome protested against Italy’s 2026 budget, demanding more investment in public services over defence, disrupting transport and healthcare. 12/12/2025
Sport The journey of the Olympic flame around Italy begins The first leg of the Olympic torch tour has started from the Stadio dei Marmi in Rome. The flame will pass through all the regions and arrive on the eve of the start of the Winter Games in Milan, on 5 February. 06/12/2025
World News Global mobilisation for Palestine: Thunberg and Albanese march in Rome From Rome to Berlin, from São Paulo to Istanbul: the demonstration in the Italian capital, led by Global Movement to Gaza, reflects a global protest for Gaza, with thousands of people united in solidarity and justice 29/11/2025
Culture news Take a look inside the ‘Mona Lisa Bible’ as it goes on display in Rome Rarely seen in public, the two-volume manuscript is now on display in Rome – as part of the Vatican’s Holy Year celebrations, a tradition held every quarter century and which draws tens of millions of pilgrims to Rome. 14/11/2025
Culture news Nearly 300,000km of Roman roads mapped in new record breaking project Itiner-e not only duplicates cartographic knowledge of Roman roads, but transforms our understanding of how the Roman Empire functioned and was built and also reveals how Rome could maintain power for centuries. 11/11/2025
Travel News Why have these European cities been named the best in the world? A number of European cities, including London and Paris, have been named among the best in the world by the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking. 07/11/2025