Luxury v squalor as Rome slips into degradation
New York Times: Streets overflow with garbage, while hotels shine with ornate gold.
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Elon Musk to fight Mark Zuckerberg in ‘ancient Roman setting’
Musk wrote that 'everything done will pay respect to the past and present of Italy.'
$2.73 for an extra teaspoon? Italian restaurant adds outrageous charge to couple's bill
The travellers were appalled to see an additional charge on their bill.
Cruise ship drifts into ocean after being torn from dock by strong winds
Gusting winds of up to 58km/h pulled the ship away from the dock.
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Tourist’s 'deeply embarrassing' excuse for defacing Colosseum
The man issued a publicly after a five-day manhunt from Italian Police.
Rome's ancient wonder is ending free admission
The attraction will now see tourists paying for a ticket - some visitors are exempt.
Manhunt on for tourist who 'defaced' the Colosseum
A local news site has revealed the words he carved into the ancient walls.
Sacred spot where Julius Caesar was stabbed opens to the public
Four temples from ancient Rome have been opened to the public for the first time.
Aussie warns women what not to wear in Rome
The unlucky tourist was banned from several iconic buildings and attractions.
Pope Francis in hospital with 'respiratory infection'
The 86-year-old pontiff has had difficulty breathing in recent days.
Iconic religious attraction in Rome to start charging visitors
You'll soon need your wallet to visit this famous building.
Fake Roman ‘gladiators’ arrested for aggressive tourist trap
Tourists are usually the troublemakers in Italy, but not this time.
Hidden Rome: Seven tours to uncover the city's secret sights
There's plenty more to see beyond the Eternal City's tourist favourites.
Heads will roll: American tourist smashed ancient busts in Vatican City rage
The man flew into a fury after being told he couldn't personally meet the pope.
'Level of the river is so low': Italy's drought exposes ancient imperial bridge
Worst drought in 70 years has revealed the piers of Nero's Bridge.
Italy announces quirky new rule for tourists
Breath mints may become a travel essential for those exploring Italy.
The 10 worst places for pickpockets in the world
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8½ things Italians want tourists to stop doing - or face fines
When in Rome… Don't do any of these.
Major European government on brink of collapse
Premier Mario Draghi has told his Cabinet he will offer his resignation to the president.
Tight-arse guide to Rome: A full day for less than $55
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Records tumble on Qantas' first non-stop flight to Rome
The 'flying roo' has a spring in its step this week on the way back from Italy.
Venice by vaporetto: the authentic way to soak up the sights
Get a birds-eye view into Venetian life on the famed city's bustling canals.
Scooter-hurling tourist causes $40k damage to Rome's famous Spanish Steps
The US tourists were caught on camera in the small hours of Friday.
'Cave canem!' Pompeii employs robot guard dog
Pompeii has known guard dogs for 2000 years, but not one like this.
Soon you too, Brutus, can visit the spot Caesar was stabbed
Today the spot where Caesar was knifed is largely overrun by cats.
US tourists break into Colosseum for a sunrise beer
When a casual beer results in a $1290 bill.
Swine sacking Rome: wild boar overrun Italian capital
Rome has been sacked by Gauls, Visigoths and now is being vandalised by wild boar.
Abused ex-wives turn on Rome's notorious crime family
Twenty alleged members of the notorious Casamonica crime family were arrested in Rome.
Pest Wars: Blood on the streets of the Eternal City
Seagulls are swooping from the skies above Rome and hunting "like pterodactyls".
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New York City mayor warns worse is yet to come and urges military to respond.