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Italy’s economy set to recover faster than expected
Italy PM Draghi credits covid vaccinations as key factor in recovery. Italy’s economy is set to bounce back stronger than
October in Rome: what is Ottobrata Romana?
Ottobrate romane were originally October day trips to Rome’s countryside. The expression “ottobrata romana” generally conjures up images of basking
Italy celebrates 450 years of Caravaggio
Caravaggio was born on this day in 1571. Italy is celebrating 450 years of Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio,
Italy enters Rome in race to host Expo 2030
Italy’s bid for Rome Expo 2030 comes after Milan hosted Expo 2015. The Italian government is to propose Rome as
L’Aquila: Italy PM opens park in memory of earthquake victims
Draghi promises major funding to help reconstruct L’Aquila. Italian premier Mario Draghi travelled to L’Aquila on Tuesday morning to inaugurate
James Bond in Matera: ‘No Time to Die’ hits cinemas
James Bond car chase scenes filmed in Matera. No Time to Die, the 25th James Bond movie, will have its
Green Pass: Italy set to raise audience numbers in theatres, cinemas and stadiums
CTS gives green light to ease covid restrictions for cultural and sporting events in Italy. Italy’s theatres, cinemas and stadiums
Sapri: Italy sexism row over statue in see-through dress
Controversy in Italy over ‘gleaner’ statue in Sapri. A controversy has broken out in Italy over a ‘sexist’ statue representing a
Rome elections: Who will be the next mayor of Rome?
As Rome prepares for local elections on 3-4 October, we take a look at the four main contenders for the