News from italy
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Tourists in Rome will have to pay a €2 entrance fee to see the Trevi Fountain
Tourists in Italy’s capital Rome will soon have to pay a €2 (£1.75; $2.34) entrance fee if they want to…
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L’Aquila has been named the Italian Capital of Culture for 2026
In a powerful affirmation of resilience and creativity, L’Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region in central Italy, has been…
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Italy’s cuisine officially recognized by UNESCO
According to www.foodandwine.com, “Rome’s Colosseum glowed with celebratory lights [last month] as Italy marked a historic milestone: Its cuisine was…
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Significant rise in the number of people reaching 100 years of age
Italy is witnessing a significant rise in the number of people reaching 100 years of age and older; a development…
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Robert De Niro was recently honored in Rome
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro was recently honored in Rome with the city’s highest civilian award, the Lupa Capitolina, also…
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Partial collapse occurred at the Torre dei Conti in Rome
In November, a partial collapse occurred at the medieval tower known as the Torre dei Conti, located near Colosseum and…
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Italy has received a credit‐rating upgrade
Italy has received a credit‐rating upgrade from the agency DBRS Morningstar, moving from “BBB high” to “A low”. The upgrade…
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Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient tomb
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved ancient tomb at the site of the Necropolis of San Giuliano (approximately 45 miles northwest…
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Italy to raise €11 billion from the banking and insurance sector
The Italian government has announced a plan to raise €11 billion from the banking and insurance sector over the next…
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Italy climbed the World Cup qualifying table
Italy climbed the World Cup qualifying table with a dramatic 5-4 win. In a thrilling qualifier against Israel last month,…
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