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Rare Palmyra busts back in Syria after Italy restoration
Archaeology
March 2, 2017
Rare Palmyra busts back in Syria after Italy restoration
Two rare busts rescued from the "Islamic State" militant group in the ancient city of Palmyra and restored in Italy…
Where dreams come true: staying in Rome’s secret palaces
Life & Style
February 4, 2017
Where dreams come true: staying in Rome’s secret palaces
Times have changed for Roman nobles who have long shied away from mingling with the masses. Now they're opening the doors…
Egypt launches tourism promotion campaign in Rome to lure Italians back
Egypt
October 31, 2016
Egypt launches tourism promotion campaign in Rome to lure Italians back
The Egyptian Tourism Ministry has launched a marketing campaign in Rome aimed at boosting the number of Italian visitors to…
Rome’s new mayor set to pull plug on 2024 Olympics bid
World
September 21, 2016
Rome’s new mayor set to pull plug on 2024 Olympics bid
Rome's new mayor, Virginia Raggi, has decided to withdraw the city's backing for a bid to host the 2024 Olympic…
Pope proclaims ‘dispenser of mercy’ Mother Teresa a saint
World
September 5, 2016
Pope proclaims ‘dispenser of mercy’ Mother Teresa a saint
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, known as the "saint of the gutters" during her life, was declared a saint of the…
Fendi models walk on water in Rome’s Trevi fountain
Art news
July 9, 2016
Fendi models walk on water in Rome’s Trevi fountain
Shimmering models wearing the latest creations by Fendi appeared to walk on water Thursday at a fairytale show in Rome's…
Adel Moawwad is among thousands missing in Italy: Egyptian community member
Egypt
April 17, 2016
Adel Moawwad is among thousands missing in Italy: Egyptian community member
Adel Moawwad, an Egyptian man who went missing in Italy last year, is just one of thousands of missing persons…
Italy warns Egypt of ‘consequences’ of failed Regeni investigation
Egypt
March 31, 2016
Italy warns Egypt of ‘consequences’ of failed Regeni investigation
Italy warned Egypt on Wednesday to be prepared for consequences if the fails to cooperate adequately in finding the murderers…
Egypt denies yielding to Italian pressure over Regeni
Egypt
March 28, 2016
Egypt denies yielding to Italian pressure over Regeni
Egypt’s Interior Ministry has denied backtracking on recent findings in the Giulio Regeni murder investigation due to pressure from the…
Relatives demand action on Egyptian missing in Italy
Egypt
March 14, 2016
Relatives demand action on Egyptian missing in Italy
The son of an Egyptian national who disappeared in Italy five months ago has condemned authorities and media for the…