Italy’s Colosseum Closes After Worker Dies in Accident

By admin September 24, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli ordered the Colosseum in Rome to remain closed until Thursday following the death of 22-year-old technician Andrea Moretti in an overnight workplace accident. Moretti died after falling several metres while installing a new lighting system inside the ancient amphitheatre. The Colosseum, built around 2,000 years ago, is Italy’s most

Italy’s Senate Approves Meloni-Backed Electoral Reform Amid Opposition Fury

By admin September 15, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s Senate approved a controversial electoral reform on Tuesday, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s conservative coalition, despite strong opposition criticism. The proposed system would use fully proportional representation while granting a parliamentary majority to any alliance that wins more than 42% of the vote. The measure passed by 113 votes to 71 but

Rome Revives Corviale with Climate-Focused Renewal

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Rome is transforming the long-neglected Corviale housing complex through a €58 million EU-backed regeneration project aimed at improving climate resilience and social inclusion. Home to around 4,500 residents, the iconic 1-kilometre-long housing estate is being upgraded with renovated public spaces, greener landscapes, and energy-efficient community facilities to help

Pope Leo Urges Leaders to Fight Hunger Instead of Fueling Wars

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Pope Leo criticized world leaders for prioritizing military conflicts over humanitarian needs, saying governments are “feeding” wars while millions continue to face hunger. Speaking at the headquarters of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, the pope warned that global political and moral priorities have become dangerously unbalanced. The

Portugal Records Hottest May Day as Europe Battles Intense Heatwave

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Portugal has recorded its hottest May temperature ever after the town of Mora hit 40.3°C, breaking a national record set more than two decades ago. The extreme heat is part of a wider heatwave affecting several Western European countries, including France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Authorities across Europe are scrambling to respond as temperatures continue […]

Mussolini-Style Ads Targeting Meloni Trigger Political Storm in Italy

By admin May 23, 2026 No comment

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A political advertising campaign in Italy comparing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has sparked heated debate and drawn major attention online. The posters, displayed in train stations in cities including Rome and Milan, used typography and slogans inspired by 1930s fascist propaganda to criticize Meloni’s government over issues like

Fresco Angel Face Scrubbed After Resemblance to Italian PM

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A restored fresco at Rome’s Basilica of St Lawrence in Lucina has sparked controversy after the face of an angel was found to resemble Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The artist, Bruno Valentinetti, initially denied the claims but later admitted the likeness, stating it was similar to the original. Vatican authorities reportedly ordered the face […]

Rome Cuts Historic Centre Speed Limit to 30 kph to Boost Safety

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Rome has implemented a new 30 kph (19 mph) speed limit throughout its historic centre, joining other European capitals like London, Paris, and Brussels in efforts to make city streets safer. The reduced limit, nearly half of the previous 50 kph cap, aims to lower accidents and reduce pollution in areas crowded with cars, residents, […]

Worker Dies After Collapse of Medieval Tower Near Rome’s Colosseum

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A Romanian worker has died after being trapped for hours under the rubble following the partial collapse of the medieval Torre dei Conti near the Colosseum in Rome. Emergency services rescued the man late on Monday and rushed him to hospital in serious condition, but he later succumbed to his injuries. Another Romanian worker sustained […]

Pope meets Jimmy Fallon and 105 other comics at Vatican

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Pope Francis recently met with over 100 comedians from around the world, including notable figures like Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock, and Whoopi Goldberg, at the Vatican in Rome. The Pope highlighted the unique ability of comedians to “spread serenity and smiles” in a world filled with “many social and personal emergencies.” He emphasized that laughter