Rome

Tourist who carved names on Rome's Colosseum 'unaware of its age'
Ivan Dimitrov made the admission in a letter of apology to the mayor of Rome
Europe
July 06, 2023, 8:45 PM
Tom Cruise and Mission: Impossible cast in Rome ahead of Abu Dhabi premiere
The globe-trotting action film was shot in multiple locations, including Italy and the UAE
Film & TV
June 20, 2023, 7:15 AM
How will the World Expo 2030 host be chosen?
We break down the process to select one of Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea or Ukraine as the venue
Heritage
June 20, 2023, 3:00 AM
Final push from Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea and Ukraine to win World Expo 2030 bid
A vote on bids from Riyadh, Rome, Busan and Odesa will be held in November
Heritage
June 15, 2023, 5:34 AM
Rome's Trevi fountain runs black after climate protest
Italy's north is dealing with flooding which recently killed 14 people
Europe
May 21, 2023, 1:49 PM
Novak Djokovic falls to surprise defeat against Holger Hune at Rome Masters
Top seed beaten 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in quarter-finals and admits Dane 'deserved to win'
Tennis
May 17, 2023, 3:57 PM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks Vatican's support for peace plan amid ongoing war
Ukrainian President held high-level meetings with Italian leaders
UK
May 13, 2023, 11:21 PM
Who will host Expo 2030? Final inspection held for Rome’s world's fair bid
Organisers complete mission to Italy after tours of Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and South Korea
UAE
April 25, 2023, 2:30 AM
Pizza-eating Pope Francis set to leave hospital before Easter service, Vatican says
Pontiff could take part in Palm Sunday service after recovering at Rome's Gemelli hospital from bronchitis
Europe
March 31, 2023, 6:04 PM
Italy migrant boat tragedy: Shipwreck near Calabria leaves 61 dead
Boat carrying more than 200 people departed from Turkey
Europe
February 26, 2023, 9:59 AM
Italy's parliament approves decree limiting charities' ability to rescue migrants
Rescuers refute the claim that their presence encourages migrants to undertake perilous voyages
Europe
February 15, 2023, 4:02 PM
World not doing enough to stop war in Ukraine, says Zayed human fraternity award winner
Kenyan activist and Italian humanitarian organisation share the $1 million award this year
UAE
February 03, 2023, 6:34 PM
Who was Sponsian? The 'fake Roman emperor' who proved to be real after all
Dismissed as fictional for three centuries, Sponsian appears to have been a Roman military leader forced to assume greater power in a moment of chaos
Weekend
December 02, 2022, 2:02 PM
Prayers at the Vatican to mark first UN World Day to focus on child sexual abuse
Sierra Leone's first lady Fatima Bio says it’s time to listen to those who were abused as children
Heritage
November 18, 2022, 4:00 AM
Pope Francis reveals how Abu Dhabi Document of Human Fraternity was born
Pontiff shares how he wrote the historic 2019 document with the Grand Imam of Al Azhar
Gulf
November 06, 2022, 8:17 PM
Pope Francis departs from Rome for Bahrain visit
Pontiff expected in Manama on Thursday late afternoon
Bahrain
November 03, 2022, 2:00 AM
Joy for devoted flock over Pope Francis' visit to Bahrain's 'Mother Church'
Three of the oldest Catholic residents tell of a time when the Gulf’s first church was built 83 years ago
Bahrain
October 26, 2022, 7:27 AM
Hotel De La Ville: a historic abode atop Rome’s Spanish Steps – Hotel Insider
With views over Italy's Eternal City and artfully designed suites, this five-star hotel offers exclusivity with a side of laid-back luxury
Weekend
September 09, 2022, 6:02 PM
Lesser-known European attractions where you can avoid the crowds
Tourists have returned to the continent en masse this summer and are heading straight for cities' most famous landmarks
Destinations
August 11, 2022, 7:01 AM
Egyptian under-17 wrestler disappears in Rome following world championship
Investigations into Mohamed Essam's disappearance indicated that he intended to escape from his team and settle illegally in Italy
Egypt
August 08, 2022, 6:00 PM
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