Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies aged 93 in Rome Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature "Valentino red," has died at 93 The Independent UK · Jan 19
Valentino, 'The Last Emperor' of Italian fashion dies aged 93 Valentino, the renowned Italian fashion designer who proudly boasted he "knows what women want" has died in Rome. His sumptuous creations saw him crowned the king of the red carpet for major celebrities needing to be dressed to impress. Euronews · Jan 19
Valentino Garavani death: Italian designer who dressed Jackie Kennedy and helped define modern glamour dies at 93 The acclaimed designer, known for dressing Jacqueline Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and Julia Roberts, died in Rome earlier today The Independent UK · Jan 19
Explore Europe the slow and scenic way: Five popular flights you can swap for ferries and trains You’ll miss finding out part of what Europe has to offer if you’re 35,000 feet up in the air in a plane. Here’s how the continent’s trains and ferries can give you a more fulfilling vacation The Independent UK · Jan 18
London named as 'the best food city in the world', ahead of Rome, Paris and Bangkok Paris came in fifth Evening Standard · Jan 15
Two Political Prisoners in Venezuela Describe Their Ordeal In Captivity: 'Treated As Less Than Dogs' As reported by El País, Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò were the Italian nationals who returned to Rome on Jan. 13 after spending more than a year imprisoned in Venezuela. Latin Times · Jan 14
Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team launches 2026 MotoGP bike in Rome A revised paint job was unveiled for VR46 as the team enters its fifth season in MotoGP Motorsport · Jan 14
Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit restored, frescoed home via livestream tours A restored ancient Roman home has opened to digital visitors, with technology offering a closer look at its frescoes and history. Euronews · Jan 14
Jewelled eels, beards of gold and unfathomable cruelty: 5 of ancient Rome’s most eccentric leaders Ancient Roman political leaders could be violent and cruel. Some had odd tastes and were out of touch. Others had wildly eccentric habits that might seem amusing today. The Conversation · Jan 14
You can now visit Rome’s ancient attractions from the comfort of your own home One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time The Independent UK · Jan 13
Spurs transfer news: Radu Dragusin waiting on Roma green light as Mathys Tel 'eyes loan exit' “Gladiators belong to Rome”, says Tottenham defender’s agent amid strong Serie A interest Evening Standard · Jan 12
The 10 Best Splurge Destinations for Retirees in 2026 Come for the luxury vacation. Retire for the lifestyle (if the vacay goes well). What better way to test a location for retiring abroad? Kiplinger · Jan 10
Did Leonardo da Vinci paint a nude Mona Lisa? I may have just solved this centuries-old mystery It is one of the most tantalising – and entertaining – puzzles in art, stretching from the Louvre to the Loire via, well, Norfolk. And our critic thinks he has just worked it out The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Swap Rome for one of these five alternative breathtaking Italian cities While the Eternal City is one of the country’s headline act, it does come with one major downside: the crowds. So here are some quieter destinations where you’ll find culture on par The Independent UK · Jan 8
Euronews · Jan 7 European Commission piles up concessions for Paris and Rome hoping to seal Mercosur signature From early cash to relaxing duties, the Commission makes tailor-made overtures for France and Italy as Mercosur trade deal enters final stretch. Rome signals it is open to signing it, Paris remains cautious in heated domestic debate with more protests planned this week from farmers.
Euronews · Jan 7 Italy mourns Swiss bar fire victims with funerals in Milan, Rome and Bologna Italian schools observed a minute's silence in memory of the victims, while the schools attended by the teenagers who lost their lives suspended classes to "remember the young victims and express closeness to their families."
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Inside three travel disasters that turned dream trips into chaos The tales of nightmare vacations came courtesy of an annual contest to find the ‘world’s unluckiest travelers’
Euronews · Jan 7 Italy seeks carbon border tax freeze on fertilisers, raising stakes for Mercosur deal Rome’s backing for the Mercosur deal is still not guaranteed, even after the Commission offered earlier funding for farmers. Rome is now calling for the EU's carbon tax to be lifted. Mercosur signature may still be delayed.
Euronews · Jan 7 Help for heritage: Rome to charge tourists to visit Trevi Fountain Tourists in Rome next month will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in Europe where cities such as Venice, Athens and Seville are increasing efforts to protect monuments.
Euronews · Jan 6 Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter's to end Jubilee year Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Pope closes 2025 Holy Year and signals his pontificate can now begin in earnest Pope Leo XIV has closed the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year, marking the end of a yearlong celebration that drew 33 million pilgrims to Rome
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Emily in Paris creator teases new location for sixth season after Italian detour ‘If I can take the audience on a journey somewhere else, I would love that … (it’s) fun to think about,’ says Darren Star
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Vatican claims a Holy Year success with 33 million pilgrims The Vatican has given a final accounting of its 2025 Holy Year
Euronews · Jan 2 Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025 From red-carpet welcomes and coups to trade wars and new faces of global politics, Euronews takes a look at the main events that shaped a turbulent year.
The Conversation · Jan 1 What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome? If you were to visit a bookshop in the ancient world, what would it be like?