Rome bar bans virus talk
The message is clear and posted above the counter: "It is forbidden to talk about coronavirus, government measures or virology". In this small bar in the outskirts of Rome, the owner has…
Coronavirus digest: Rome imposes night curfew
Italy's Lazio region, which includes the capital, Rome, has imposed a curfew from midnight to five in the morning. Spain became the first western European country to exceed 1 million infections. All…
COVID-19 hit Trump doing ‘very well’ in hospital, GSM users hit 203 million, MTN, Airtel lead growth and more
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Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone dies at 91
"Il Maestro" Ennio Morricone, one of the world's best-known and most prolific film composers, has died in Rome.…
Nurses and doctors gear up for intensive care unit at Rome COVID-19 Hospital
At the COVID-19 Hospital Policlinico di Tor Vergata in Rome, nurses and doctors are at war against the novel coronavirus, gearing up before entering the intensive care unit.…
‘Sardines’ stage biggest anti-Salvini rally yet in Rome
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Rome on Saturday for a pro-democracy rally organized by the "Sardines." The movement denounces Italy's far-right leader Matteo Salvini and his anti-immigration policies.…
Daily struggle: 7.5 billion trips in the world’s most congested cities
Tokyo, Nairobi, Rome, Cairo, Bogota, humans around the world make a collective 7.5 billion journeys on average every day, whether that be on foot, by bike, in cars or on public transport.…
Pope Francis on delicate mission in Orthodox Bulgaria
The pontiff is visiting Bulgaria, which could prove a touchy affair, as the country’s Orthodox Church is not on the best of terms with Rome. But he is popular with the people…
When in Rome, do as the Chinese do
If it goes ahead, Rome's recognition of China's Belt and Road Initiative would expose the depth of the cracks in EU unity. It comes ahead of a meeting to decide on the…
Trevi fountain: Church and Rome battle over tourist coins
The Church and the mayor of Rome are at odds over the reallocation of funds collected from the famous Trevi Fountain. Some of the money is set to address the city's ills…
Pope Francis opens new health clinic for Rome’s homeless
The Vatican has given Rome's homeless people the Christmas gift of a health clinic near St Peter's Square. The Mother of Mercy health office reflects Pope Francis' determination to help society's weakest…