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Ancient Roman pool discovered under scrapyard. Photo credit: ITALIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Ancient Roman pools unearthed beneath scrapyard in Rome

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Construction workers preparing a residential development in an eastern suburb of Rome have uncovered two large Roman pools dating back around 1,800 years.

House of the Griffins. Photo: Simona Murrone, courtesy of the Colosseum Archaeological Park.

Restored House of the Griffins on Palatine Hill opens with livestream tours

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One of ancient Rome’s best-preserved elite homes will open to the public in March following a major restoration, combining archaeology with digital technology. The House of the Griffins, located on the Palatine Hill near the Colosseum, will reopen on 3 March after extensive conservation work led by the Colosseum Archaeological Park.

Youssef Abanoub - victim of a school stabbing in Rome. Photo credit: social media

School Stabbing in La Spezia: 18-Year-Old Dies

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An 18-year-old student of Egyptian origin has died after a school stabbing in La Spezia on Friday. His death has sparked urgent debate over school safety.

Roma Ciampino airport received 4* rating from Skytrak

Skytrax awards Ciampino 4-Star rating

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s Ciampino airport has been certified for the first time as a 4-Star regional airport by Skytrax, the leading international airport rating and assessment organisation.

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Consumer price index edges up in December 2025

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s consumer price index rose modestly in December 2025, confirming preliminary data released earlier this month.

Meloni: Arctic a priority for EU and NATO

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that the Arctic must remain a priority for both NATO and the European Union.

Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" International Airport

Tuscany airports post record passenger numbers in 2025

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tuscany airports closed 2025 with its strongest results on record, as almost 9.8 million passengers travelled through Florence and Pisa airports.

ENIT and Milano Cortina 2026 tourism deal Picture by SABI_HAN

Milano Cortina 2026 and ENIT sign tourism deal

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and ENIT S.p.A. have signed a strategic agreement to promote Italian tourism ahead of the Winter Games.

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio who wants a dialogue with judiciary

Nordio defends judiciary reform ahead of referendum

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio said on Wednesday his contested reform of Italy’s judiciary is necessary because the self-governing body of magistrates fails to remove inadequate judges.