Six hurt in Piedmont cable car crash
ROME — A cable car accident in Italy’s Piedmont region on Tuesday left at least six people injured and dozens stranded, adding to growing concerns over cable car safety.
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What to do in Italy in January
ROME — Italy in January is one of the best months to experience the country without the crowds. The festive rush has passed, prices drop, and cities have a more authentic feel. Cold weather brings snow to the mountains and mist to historic centres, adding atmosphere rather than inconvenience.
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Florence bans fireworks on New Year’s Eve
ROME — Florence will usher in 2026 with tighter safety rules, including a citywide fireworks ban and restrictions on glass containers in the historic centre. Mayor Sara Funaro signed an ordinance on Tuesday, agreed with the Prefecture, setting out the measures for New Year’s Eve.
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Pompeii: What visitors assume, and what makes it special
Pompeii remains one of Italy’s most compelling travel destinations. Each year, millions of people from around the world make the journey to walk its ancient streets, see remarkable ruins and sense the life that once filled the city. The archaeological park recorded more than four million visitors in recent seasons, drawing crowds that average 15,000–20,000 […]
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On this day in history: birth of Emperor Titus
On 30 December 39AD, the future Roman Emperor Titus was born. He was the eldest son of Vespasian and a ruler later remembered for compassion, rebuilding and decisive leadership.
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Italy extends aid to Ukraine
Italy’s cabinet on Monday approved a decree extending military aid to Ukraine through 2026, ending weeks of coalition tension.
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Motorways and tolls in Italy – a quick guide
Italian motorways have many tolls, which means you need to pay to drive on them. This guide looks at what you need to drive on the Italian motorways and what the different signs mean.
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Highway tolls in Italy to rise by 1.5%
Italy’s highway tolls will rise by an average of 1.5% from 1 January, in line with forecast inflation for 2026. The transport ministry confirmed the increase on Monday, saying it had made extensive efforts to avoid higher charges for motorists.
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Chinese Mob violence escalates in Prato
A surge in violence linked to Chinese organised crime erupted again in Tuscany over the weekend, with a group of four suspected Chinese mobsters firing pistols and rifles inside a Chinese cultural club in Prato. The attack, occurring late Sunday into early Monday, represents the latest episode in the so-called “War of the Hangers”, a […]
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A Quick Guide to Milan
In our quick guide to Milan, we introduce you to a city which is often misunderstood as purely modern, but whose history runs deep and shapes every corner of the city. Founded by the Celts, later expanded by the Romans, Milan grew into a powerful medieval and Renaissance capital. Unlike Rome or Florence, Milan evolved […]
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