Rome is up against Busan and Riyadh in bid to host Expo 2030. Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri said on Thursday
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Italy issues red alert heatwave warning for 14 cities
Europe in midst of record-breaking heatwave. The Italian health ministry has issued a maximum ‘red alert’ warning for nine cities
Rome police pull swimmer out of Trevi Fountain, twice
Incident comes after couple splashed around in Bernini fountain in Piazza Navona. A man dressed in swimming trunks climbed between the
Italy braced for ‘Apocalisse4800’ heatwave
Europe is in the midst of a record-breaking heatwave. Italy faces another wave of intense heat over the coming days,
Italy faces taxi strike on 20-21 July amid protests against Uber
Taxi drivers call off Rome protests. Italy faces a two-day nationwide taxi strike on 20-21 July as cab drivers protest
Italy’s president rejects Draghi’s resignation
M5S snub of key vote plunges Italian government into crisis. Italy’s president Sergio Mattarella refused to accept the resignation of prime
Tourist caught carving initials into Colosseum
Tourists also fined for defacing archaeological remains in Roman Forum. Rome police caught up with a 30-year-old Canadian tourist after
Francesco Totti and Ilary Blasi split after 20 years
Break-up follows months of rumours. Italian TV presenter Ilary Blasi announced the end of her 17-year marriage to AS Roma legend
Rome mayor suspects foul play in spate of fires
Gualtieri “not intimidated” and will push ahead with plans for incinerator to tackle Rome’s trash crisis. Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri
US tourist falls into Italy’s Mount Vesuvius volcano
Tourist had strayed off visitor path and was not seriously injured. A 23-year-old American tourist fell into the crater of