Rome’s Mausoleum of Augustus minus the cypress trees that the city cut down

Rome will take all six of the city's tram lines out of circulation from Monday - for two months - replacing them with a free bus service for the duration of major roadworks.

Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets of Rome in solidarity with Gaza.

The Swiss Guards unveil a new uniform as 27 new recruits join the pope's army in a pomp-filled ceremony at the Vatican

More than 700 rarely opened historic sites in Italy will open for free next weekend.

Italy celebrates the feast of St Francis of Assisi today, after reinstating a public holiday in his honour, with effect from next year.

Rome to host a major rally for Gaza today after two million people in Italy took to the streets on Friday for a general strike.

Rome hosts a week-long festival of free events in celebration of the river Tiber.

Organisers of last night’s protest in Rome in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla estimated that 50,000 people joined the march from the Colosseum.

The leader of Italy's largest trade union rejects claims that today’s general strike in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla is unlawful, as deputy premier Salvini warns: "If violence prevails we will know how to react".

Italian trade unions call general strike on Friday in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Outcry in Rome as the iconic cypress trees around the Mausoleum of Augustus are chopped down.

Protests erupt in Rome and cities across Italy, unions call general strike on Friday, as Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla.

Italy reinstates 4 October as a national public holiday in honour of St Francis of Assisi.

Special flights carrying sick children and students from Gaza arrive in Italy for medical care and study.

Two Italian air force pilots were killed when their military plane crashed near Sabaudia.

A 24-hour national strike is to impact train services across Italy from 21.00 on Thursday until the same time on Friday.

Gaza-bound flotilla says Italian defence ministry's call to abandon mission amounts to "sabotage" as boats enter high risk zone.

The history of coffee culture in Italy ☕️ #InternationalCoffeeDay

50 years ago today, a horrific story of rape, torture and murder shocked Italy.

Italy's state museums and archaeological sites open for free on the first Sunday of the month.

People travelling and commuting in Italy in October face disruption due to strikes affecting rail services, air travel and local public transport.

Meloni celebrates re-election of Francesco Acquaroli as governor of Italy's Marche region.

Caravaggio was born on this day in 1571

81 years ago this week, the Nazis killed 770 Italian civilians in the Marzabotto Massacre.

Italy's government warns of the serious danger facing a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.

Rome celebrates the ancient Appian Way with a weekend of special events.

Every song by The Beatles is to be played in chronological order in free 8-hour event in Rome.

Rome's Coppedè quarter, famed for its magical mixture of architectural styles, celebrates 100 years.

Dogs featured in multiple news stories in Italy this week, from air travel to adoption, reflecting the animals’ important role in Italian society.

Rome’s Casa delle Farfalle, which reopens today, hosts hundreds of rare and tropical butterflies flying freely.

King Charles is to visit Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican next month, Buckingham Palace announced.

Rome will soon usher in the Ottobrata Romana, days traditionally marked by enjoying wine outdoors in the balmy autumn sunshine.

At the Sagra dell'Uva in Marino, near Rome, wine flows freely from the fountains.

In an unusual move, Italy's president Sergio Mattarella appeals to crew members on board a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza to accept a compromise solution and not to risk their safety.

A proposal to introduce a dog tax for tourists and residents in Bolzano has been slammed as "pure madness" by animal rights groups in Italy.

A quick guide to the best events and things to do in Rome during October.

Italy to host a programme of cultural events for European Heritage Days this weekend.

Rome is to open two new Metro C subway stations, at the Colosseum and Porta Metronia, on 8 December.

Italy’s Meloni under fire after criticising flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza as “dangerous and irresponsible”.

Italy deploys navy ship to offer assistance to Gaza-bound flotilla after new drone attack.

Rome mayor unveils plan to retrofit the city’s 18,000 new bins with ashtrays in a bid to stop smokers dumping cigarette butts on the ground.

Claudia Cardinale, a leading lady of Italian cinema in the 1960s, dies aged 87.

Honey and Moka, a mixed-breed and a Labrador, become the first large dogs in Italy to fly in the cabin of the plane instead of the hold.

Rome launches a major dog adoption campaign, involving three million milk cartons, to help shelter dogs to find a forever home.

Milan violence overshadows day of peaceful protests by tens of thousands across Italy.

Italy's premier Giorgia Meloni joined an open-air lunch against the backdrop of the Colosseum on Sunday as part of a bid for Italian cuisine to be added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.

Tens of thousands of protesters take to the streets in cities across Italy amid a general strike to express solidarity with Gaza.

Rome city hall has displayed a yellow ribbon for the release of Israeli hostages after a decision to fly the Palestinian flag sparked an outcry from the city's Jewish community.

Rome steps closer to opening the Metro C subway station at the Colosseum