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November 20, 2024

Italian village offering 1 Euro homes to Americans 'worn out' from election results

A small rural village in Italy is offering homes for as little as 1 Euro after President-elect Trump won the election, with the village promising a "perfect destination to reconnect."

November 18, 2024

Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum

The Colosseum and Airbnb are facing backlash from some Italian officials and residents after announcing a partnership to bring back gladiator "battles" in Rome for two nights only.

November 13, 2024

Italian mural of Holocaust survivors defaced in act of antisemitism: 'Damages walls but not history'

A Milanese mural of Italy's most prominent Holocaust survivors was defaced, scratching out both their faces and the stars of David on their striped prison uniforms.

November 12, 2024

‘Pasta Queen’ food lover reveals dramatic journey to chef, mom and author

A mother and chef known as the "Pasta Queen" shared her love of Italian dishes, how she rediscovered her traditional roots and why she celebrates them today in a new book.

November 11, 2024

Italy's ancient Pompeii park cracks down on daily visitors to combat overtourism

Pompeii Archaeological Park near Naples will set a limit on the amount of people who are visiting the ancient location after Italy sees a record summer filled with tourists.

November 8, 2024

Historic Rome landmark's temporary closure causes uproar: 'Saddest thing I’ve seen in Italy'

While the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, undergoes maintenance, officials have added a makeshift pool in place of the tourist spot, sparking reactions from travelers on social media.

October 29, 2024

Researchers uncover ancient tiny house amid city excavation project

Researchers uncovered a tiny house called the "House of Phaedra" during excavation work in the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy. Paintings of mythological scenes are depicted on walls.

October 24, 2024

'Indiana Jones civilization' 2,000-year-old temple found submerged off Italian coast

An ancient temple was found submerged off the coast of Italy which belonged to the Nabataean kingdom, who built Petra's famous Treasury featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

October 17, 2024

Italy bans overseas surrogacy for all citizens amid declining birthrate: 'A child is always a gift'

In a move which tightens a previous 2004 surrogacy ban, Italy has officially banned its citizens from seeking surrogates abroad in a new Senate bill passed on Wednesday.

October 17, 2024

'Secret' pasta dish that guests will think was cooked by a chef in Rome

Pasta alla zozzona is the combination of Rome's four classic pastas, and according to Stephen Cusato of "Not Another Cooking Show," it's the best of them all.