Italy’s Eternal City might be known for bringing history alive but it turns out it’s also quite affordable for a city break – even when you’re travelling as a party of six, writes Zoe Griffin

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday an investigation targeting her over the release of a Libyan war crimes suspect was bad publicity that could push away

The Italian economy stagnated in the fourth quarter of last year from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, missing a forecast for marginal growth and casting a shadow over prospects for this year.

Italy's unemployment rate rose to 6.2% in December from an upwardly revised 5.9% the month before, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Thursday, while employment levels were broadly stable during the month.

A Reuters survey of 29 economists had forecast a 0.1% rise quarter-on-quarter and a 0.6% increase year-on-year. Over the whole of 2024, the economy grew by 0.5% from the year earlier, when adjusted for the number of working days, ISTAT said.

Catholic Jubilee year. 60 million visitors are expected to visit Rome for a series of events and celebrations.

Rome is easily the closest thing you'll ever find to a time machine. Photo / I arrived by sea, pulling in at Civitavecchia (built circa 200) aboard the Sun Princess, which was launched in 2024. Imperial Roman ships would tie up at the dock where,

Italy says it is transferring 49 migrants picked up in the Mediterranean to new processing centers in Albania, in the third such attempt facing hurdles by courts

Italy's data protection authority has called on the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek to provide answers on its use of personal data. The agency, also known as the Garante, frequently takes initiatives - such as requesting information or imposing fines or bans - on matters affecting high-tech multinationals operating in the country.

Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy says last year's defeat in Rome is still fresh in the mind as the Scots prepare to host Italy in Saturday's Six Nations opener. The loss at the Stadio Olimpico buried Scotland's title hopes last season and Tandy says his team are fully aware of the dangers in the Azzurri side.

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