Rome
latest news & developments
Covid-19 is teaching us how to design healthier cities
The pandemic has transformed the way we live, attend school and do our work, and our cities must change accordingly
A pilgrimage to Lalibela’s stone carved churches
For the people who live near this sacred site in Ethiopa, religion is woven into daily life
Vatican City it is a big dream, say Syrians taken in by the Pope
Response in Rome is mixed as locals see other problems go unaddressed.
Findings may prove Rome a century older than initially thought
As the Italian capital approaches its 2 767th birthday, excavations have revealed a wall built long before the city’s official founding year.
Ill-fated Italian cruise liner to be moved by year’s end
The wreck of Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia will be moved from Giglio Island by the end of the year, the top rescue official said on Sunday.
Parcel bomb found at Greek embassy in Rome
A parcel bomb was found at the Greek embassy in Rome on Monday, police said, just days after two explosive packages went off at two other embassies.
Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis dies aged 91
Dino De Laurentiis, producer of some of Italy’s best-known films has died in Los Angeles, aged 91, Italian media reported on Thursday.
Italy’s top court to rule on Berlusconi immunity
Italy’s top court rules this week on whether a law granting immunity to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi violates the Constitution.
Defensive worries for Barca, United
For all the talk of attacking capabilities, Barcelona and Manchester United must sort out defensive worries for Wednesday’s Champions League final.
Rome ready to defy critics with perfect final
Rome will mount a security operation to avoid trouble at the Champions League final and prove UEFA were right to award the showpiece to the city.
G7 powers head to Rome as economic crisis rages
G7 finance ministers are under pressure to prove they can work together to stop the rot rather than engaging in a battle of "beggar-thy-neighbour".
The Golden Arches
The trick to enjoying a tour of Rome is to avoid the organised tour buses with Americans, particularly the ones who come from small towns.
Seeking salvation through science
University and hospital are seen as an attempt by controversial Catholic group Opus Dei to dispel myths and fears. Riazat Butt reports.
Pistorius still short of qualifying for Olympics
Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius missed out in another attempt to qualify for the Olympics on Friday.
Mallett says they’ll ‘match Boks in the combat’
Italy must show fighting spirit to make up for the loss of many in Tests in South Africa and Argentina, said stand-in captain Leonardo Ghiraldini.