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Jewish LGBTQ group banned from Rome Pride parade for not denouncing Israeli government on Gaza

Keshet Italia slammed Roma Pride as antisemitic in a Tuesday press release, and the "unprecedented exclusion" of the only Italian Jewish LGBTQ org. was a removal of a mask from the organizer's face.

ROME - ITALY : Gay Pride 2025,event in Rome,Italy, June 14,2025
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi Delivers A Speech At The AI Impact Summit In New Delhi On February 19, 2026

Modi-Meloni meeting puts Italy at center of India’s Europe strategy

"Seeing the Dead" project member studying the burial cast of a Roman infant for traces of Tyrian purple, May 8, 2026.

Scientists find traces of rare 'imperial' Tyrian purple dye found in Roman infant burials in York

Two stolen artifacts returned to Italy by the United States in a handover ceremony in Rome, April 29, 2026.

US repatriates over 300 artifacts to Italy, including ancient Roman funerary stone found by FBI


Ancient artifacts found during Greek subway construction

The construction project in Thessaloniki, Greece, began in 2003 and has led to thousands of archeological finds ranging from Roman-era roads to Greek mosaics. 

Temple of Hera II at Paestum (sometimes called the Temple of Neptune)

"Looks like a public pool": Tourists on Trevi fountain's replacement

The famous fountain in Rome is undergoing renovations costing €300,000, and tourists have to make do with an improvised wooden pool. Coming soon: A 30-minute visit limit and a €2 entry fee.

 The improvised pool at the Trevi Fountain in Rome

Airbnb’s Colosseum Gladiator Experience draws outrage

The event is part of the promotion for Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II', but locals fear it trivializes the monument's heritage.

 Airbnb: Fight like a gladiator in the colosseum.

Rome gears up for 2025 Jubilee with major renovations and record tourist influx

Visiting Rome nowadays is like entering a huge construction site. “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” but the Eternal City doesn’t have the time anymore, as only a few weeks remain. 

 ELEGANT AND chic atmosphere in the reception area of the Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Termini.

A glimpse into the past: Researchers analyze Pompeii DNA - study

“The scientific data we provide do not always align with common assumptions,” said study co-author and professor David Reich.

 The archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is seen, 2020.

Israeli embassy in Rome honors victims of October 7 with ceremony

Two days after violent protests in Rome, Italian officials and Jewish leaders gathered to show solidarity with Israel and commemorate the tragic events.

The event at the Great Synagogue in Rome was attended by a range of ministers, politicians, military officials, business leaders, and cultural figures.

Aluma Chain acquires Savoy Hotel in Rome for €68 million

Isrotel group's Aluma chain ventures into Rome with €68 million acquisition of Savoy Hotel, a historic preservation building on Via Vento Street, featuring 130 rooms and rooftop bar.

 Savoy Hotel, Rome

'A World Apart' showcases Italian small-town charm with a heartfelt story of resilience - opinion

'A World Apart' tells the heartwarming story of a Roman teacher revitalized by a tiny Italian village’s fight to keep its school open, resonating with today’s challenges.

 A SCENE from ‘A World Apart.’

Dining hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered in Pompeii

The site has seen a burst of archaeological activity aimed at halting years of decay and neglect, largely thanks to a 105-million-euro ($112 million) European Union-funded project.

 The archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is seen, 2020.

Neolithic boats that traversed the Mediterranean 7,000 years ago excavated near Rome

Excavations of canoes at the Neolithic lakeshore village of La Marmotta, near Rome, Italy provided new insights into the history of seafaring technology.

 Excavators unearth 7,000 year old boats near Rome.