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December 7, 2024

Italy bans Airbnb self check-ins as Rome braces for influx of travelers fueled by Holy Year

Travelers hoping to get an Airbnb or short-term rental in Italy will now be forced to come face-to-face with their hosts as officials remove all lockboxes in a new nationwide ban.

December 6, 2024

Italian nun among 25 arrested in raid against 'Ndrangheta mafia

As part of an investigation into the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in the city of Brescia, Italian police have arrested 25 people including a nun known for her prison work.

November 28, 2024

Hiker accidentally uncovers 280-million-year-old footprints in Italy

Hikers were responsible for the discovery of what scientists believe to be a prehistoric ecosystem. The first sign of the ecosystem discovered by the hikers were footprints.

November 23, 2024

Italy expected to draw travelers by the millions as Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year

The 2025 Jubilee will bring tourists to the Vatican, Rome and Italy to celebrate the Catholic tradition of patrons asking for forgiveness of sins. Hope will be a central theme.

November 20, 2024

Amanda Knox enrages Italian city with filming of TV murder drama

Locals in Perugia, the Italian city where Amanda Knox was charged in Meredith Kercher's killing, are furious that she has returned to film a biopic.

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.