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A guide to visiting Rome: How to prepare for travel and must-see spots

August 14, 2023

A guide to visiting Rome: How to prepare for travel and must-see spots

If you've booked a trip to Rome, make a rough itinerary of the stops you want to make. There are so many magnificent spots throughout the city that draw thousands of tourists each day.

US returns more than 250 stolen artifacts to Italy worth millions

August 12, 2023

US returns more than 250 stolen artifacts to Italy worth millions

The United States returned more than 250 ancient artifact to Italy after it was discovered that they had been previously stolen by smugglers in the 1900s.

Dozens of migrants dead in latest shipwreck incident as Europe's crisis deepens

August 9, 2023

Dozens of migrants dead in latest shipwreck incident as Europe's crisis deepens

Officials have reported three boats sunk in separate incidents over the weekend in the Mediterranean, with over 70 people dead or missing and just over 60 rescued.

Italian patriarch crushed under cheese wheel avalanche, grieving family rushes to salvage supply

August 9, 2023

Italian patriarch crushed under cheese wheel avalanche, grieving family rushes to salvage supply

An Italian cheese maker died this week after thousands of cheese wheels fell and crushed him in his warehouse.

Mafia boss in hiding busted after he's spotted celebrating soccer team win

August 8, 2023

Mafia boss in hiding busted after he's spotted celebrating soccer team win

Italian mob boss Vincenzo La Porta, on the run for 11 years, was arrested after police spotted him in a photo celebrating his hometown soccer team's championship.

Two dead as Italian crews rescue dozens of migrants from multiple shipwrecks off country's southern coast

August 6, 2023

Two dead as Italian crews rescue dozens of migrants from multiple shipwrecks off country's southern coast

Dozens of migrants on two boats that shipwrecked off the southern coast of Italy were rescued over the weekend, with at least two reported dead.

Italian police dog sniffs out jaw-dropping stash in suitcase

August 4, 2023

Italian police dog sniffs out jaw-dropping stash in suitcase

On Wednesday, near Florence, an Italian police dog successfully uncovered €1,075,600 ($1,177,437) stashed in two suitcases at a bus station, thwarting a cash-smuggling attempt.

Frustrated Lufthansa pilot flies plane in 15-mile long penis pattern after being diverted to different airport

August 4, 2023

Frustrated Lufthansa pilot flies plane in 15-mile long penis pattern after being diverted to different airport

A Lufthansa flight from Germany to Sicily was spotted on radar flying in a pattern that resembled male genitalia after the pilot was told to land at a different airport.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni suing Placebo singer Brian Molko for calling her a ‘fascist’

August 3, 2023

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni suing Placebo singer Brian Molko for calling her a ‘fascist’

Lawyers for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have filed a lawsuit against Placebo frontman Brian Molko over his rant during a concert in which he called the leader a "fascist."

'Improvised and atrocious': Italy looks to leave China deal, reversing decision of previous government

July 31, 2023

'Improvised and atrocious': Italy looks to leave China deal, reversing decision of previous government

Italy plans to pull out of the controversial Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said during an interview released on Sunday.