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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.

Rubbish strewn across the ground by the Colosseum in Rome. Image credit: The Points Guy

Rome second and Florence fourth worldwide for dirtiness

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome and Florence ranked second and fourth worldwide for tourist complaints linked to dirtiness, according to a recent survey cited by La Nazione.

There will be a €2 charge to see the Trevi Fountain in Rome

Rome to charge tourists €2 for Trevi Fountain access

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome will introduce a two-euro charge for access to the Trevi Fountain from February. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced the measure on Friday during a press conference.

Tourism August 2025 figures show rise in number of tourists. Trevi Fountain entry fee is being mooted again.

Rome moves closer to Trevi Fountain entry fee

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome is set to confirm a Trevi Fountain entry fee for tourists in the coming days. According to Corriere della Sera, the city plans to charge visitors €2 to access the Baroque landmark. Rome residents would continue to enter for free.

A second Rome high school has rape list on bathroom wall. Image shows graffiti of lista stupri

“Rape List” found in second Rome High School

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME — A disturbing “rape list” naming female students has surfaced in a second Rome high school, reigniting shock across Italy and intensifying debate over gender-based violence and the culture of sexism in schools.

Camorra group targeted in Rome police operation. Image shows armed carabinieri officer from the rear

14 arrested in targeted Camorra operation in Rome

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police arrested 14 people in Rome on Friday in a major operation targeting a clan of the Naples-based Camorra that is accused of running criminal rackets in the capital.

Giulio Cesare school where a rape list was found in the boy's toilets

Probe into Rome school ‘rape list’ ordered

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s education minister has launched an investigation after a “rape list” appeared in a Rome high school, triggering national outrage and reviving debate over femicide and sex education.

YouTuber Cicalone attacked in Rome by criminal gang. Image credit: X.com

Rome police investigate attack on anti-pickpocket YouTuber

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome police are investigating a violent assault on YouTuber Simone Ruzzi, known online as Cicalone, near the Vatican. The attack happened around 18:30 on Wednesday at a metro station in the Prati district. Witnesses say about ten people ambushed the videomaker.