Vatican

Pope tells EU leaders not to forget founding values of bloc

The Pope spoke to EU leaders on the eve of a summit marking the 60th anniversary of the EU's founding document

24 March 2017

World News

Euroviews. “The Missing Scenario” to transform Europe

The article is signed by the Members of the Steering Committee of the Progressive Caucus in the European Parliament: Today, the European unification promise is no longer a solid bulwark against…

24 March 2017

Sport

Man United continue in Europa league as quarter-finalists decided

The Europa League gets down to the last eight sides, and Man United is one of them.

16 March 2017

Sport

Napoli boost Champions League qualification with Roma win

Roma and Napoli warmed up for their European action this week with a clash at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

6 March 2017

Italy

Italy's angry taxi protests called off

Taxi drivers in Italy have called off their protests over delays to legislation regulating the ride-hire app Uber and other services. A deal has been reached with the government.

22 February 2017

Vatican

Pope Francis targeted by hate campaign

Posters have appeared around Rome accusing the Pontiff of attacking conservative Catholics. The signs, which were quickly covered up by the authorities, were put up by mystery activists during the nig

5 February 2017

Italy

Italy: 5-star Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi in 'abuse of office' probe

Rome’s first female mayor is under investigation over the appointment of the brother of her former right-hand man, who is currently in custody suspected of…

25 January 2017

Vatican

Rome church becomes homeless shelter in freezing weather

Charities have been calling on people to help those affected by the cold, resulting in donations and many volunteers coming forward

16 January 2017

Sport

Diving me mad: the New Year plunges into Rome's Tiber

Making a New Year splash in Rome's Tiber

1 January 2017

Vatican

Pope spotted popping out for new shoes

It’s not everyday that you bump into the pope buying shoes, but that is exactly what happened to astonished customers in one pharmacy in Rome on Tuesday, when the pontiff picked up a pair near the Hol

21 December 2016

Italy

Rome and Milan tremble with new corruption allegations

Scandals hit Democratic and Five-Star parties in Rome and Milan

16 December 2016

Italy

Pope prays for unemployed on Catholic feast day

In the Eternal City, some things change.

8 December 2016

Italy

Italian PM to quit after voters reject his constitutional reforms

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is to resign following a heavy defeat in Sunday’s constitutional reform referendum.

5 December 2016

Sport

Marseille appoint Garcia as new head coach

French first division club Olympique de Marseille have appointed former AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia as their new manager.

20 October 2016

No Comment

'Police' pounce on picture of Pope

A larger-than-life mural was taken down by Rome’s so-called decorum police (cleaning authorities) on Wednesday (October 19), hours after it went up.

20 October 2016

Italy

Italian troops to join NATO mission in Latvia

Recent Russian military exercises in the Baltic region has left some European countries rattled.

14 October 2016

Sport

No games for Rome as city council scotches Olympic bid

Rome has withdrawn from the 2024 Olympics leaving only Paris, Los Angeles and Budapest in the running.

11 October 2016

Italy

Unions ground Alitalia flights from Rome's Fiumicino airport

More than 150 flights to and from Rome’s international Fiumicino airport were cancelled on Thursday (September 22) because of strike action.

22 September 2016

Sport

Rome to join Boston and Hamburg in withdrawing bid for 2024 Olympic Games

Rome’s mayor has begun formal steps to withdraw her city’s candidacy to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

21 September 2016

Italy

Rome to quit race to host 2024 Olympics

Rome’s mayor Virginia Raggi will withdraw the city’s backing for a bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games in the Italian capital, a city hall official said on…

21 September 2016