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Rome public transport strike on Monday 16 January called off: Union calls off Rome's first public transport strike of 2023. A four-hour public transport ...
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Rome public transport strike on Monday 16 January called off
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Rome public transport strike on Monday 16 January called off: Union calls off Rome's first public transport strike of 2023. A four-hour public transport ...
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Rome public transport strike on Monday 16 January called off
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Where public transport strikes are taking place in Germany this week: Passengers travelling on local public transportation in Baden-Württemberg are facing major ...
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Where public transport strikes are taking place in Germany this week
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The transport strikes that will hit travel in Italy in May 2024: People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption next month as unions have called ...
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The transport strikes that will hit travel in Italy in May 2024
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Rome celebrates 2,777th birthday on 21 April: Rome blows out 2,777 candles in 2024. The Eternal City celebrates its 2,777th birthday on 21 April with historical ...
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Rome celebrates 2,777th birthday on 21 April
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent
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All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai: Operating roads and services, and alternative plans from RTA
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All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai
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Rome's Fiumicino airport best in world for security: Latest recognition for award-winning Rome airport. Rome Fiumicino Airport has been named the ...
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Rome's Fiumicino airport best in world for security
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
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Rome's 100 Painters return to Via Margutta: 100 Pittori takes place on Via Margutta. 100 Pittori, Rome's historic open-air art event ...
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Rome's 100 Painters return to Via Margutta
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN ...
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Rome's Spanish Steps bloom with spring azaleas: Azaleas return to the Spanish Steps this spring. Rome's Spanish Steps, the 18th-century staircase ...
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Rome's Spanish Steps bloom with spring azaleas
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Uniqlo opens Rome store at Galleria Alberto Sordi: Rome store is second Uniqlo outlet in Italy. Japanese retail giant Uniqlo will open a new flagship store at ...
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Uniqlo opens Rome store at Galleria Alberto Sordi
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Appia Run: Rome's race along the Appian Way: Rome marks Natale di Roma with Appia Run 2024. Rome celebrates the city's 2,777th birthday on Sunday 21 ...
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Appia Run: Rome's race along the Appian Way
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Rome remembers Lord Byron 200 years after his death: 2024 marks bicentenary of Lord Byron's death. The bicentenary of the death of English Romantic poet ...
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Rome remembers Lord Byron 200 years after his death
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With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe the Gaza war
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Pompeii unearths black banquet hall with stunning frescoes: Frescoes hailed as among the finest ever found in Pompeii. A black banquet hall with pristine ...
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Pompeii unearths black banquet hall with stunning frescoes
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Dies Natalis: the Pantheon's magical arc of light for Rome's birthday: Sun lights up Pantheon entrance on Rome’s birthday. Rome's birthday ...
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Dies Natalis: the Pantheon's magical arc of light for Rome's ...
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again ...
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Rome bus and metro fares set to rise: Rome commuters face price hike in fares on public transport. The cost of tickets on Rome's public transport network ...
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Rome bus and metro fares set to rise
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Ndicka in 'good spirits' after Roma game abandoned: Roma defender Evan Ndicka is in "good spirits" in hospital after collapsing during his side's Serie ...
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Ndicka in 'good spirits' after Roma game abandoned
Quick Glance: Game called off after collapse of Roma player Evan Ndicka
  • During the match against Udinese, Roma's defender Evan Ndicka collapsed on the pitch.

  • Ndicka was conscious and taken to the hospital, leading to the game being suspended.
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Italy launches digital nomad visa for remote workers: Visa scheme aimed at highly-qualified digital workers. Italy has unveiled a long-awaited scheme to grant a ...
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Italy launches digital nomad visa for remote workers
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What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
  • Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation

  • Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war

  • Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable

  • While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN ...
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Water returns to Baths of Caracalla after 1,500 years: Ancient bath site installs new reflecting pool. Rome's Baths of Caracalla has unveiled a pool whose ...
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Water returns to Baths of Caracalla after 1,500 years
Quick Glance: Water Returns to Rome's Baths of Caracalla
  • The Baths of Caracalla, one of Rome's most spectacular sites, unveiled a special pool called 'Lo Specchio' ('The Mirror'), reflecting the majestic ruins in a blend of contemporary and ancient.

  • Cultural officials stated they were not recreating one of Caracalla's baths but aiming to evoke the spirit of the site.

  • Water jets and spotlights at the pool's bottom create a water and light display, reminiscent of the ancient baths' steam.

  • A stage can be set over the water for theater, dance performances, or concerts, officials announced.
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in ...
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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Rome reopens Rose Garden on 21 April: Rose garden opens for spring 2024. Rome will reopen the Roseto Comunale, the municipal rose garden on the Aventine Hill ...
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Rome reopens Rose Garden on 21 April
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile ...
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran
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Rome's plan to make EUR lake suitable for swimming: Project underway to make laghetto swimmable. The artificial lake in Rome's EUR district ...
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Rome's plan to make EUR lake suitable for swimming
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Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major escalation of widening conflict
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Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major ...
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IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
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 IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed
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Rome hosts World Press Photo Exhibition 2024: World Press Photo Exhibition at Pala Expo. Rome hosts an exhibition dedicated to the 2024 edition of World Press ...
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Rome hosts World Press Photo Exhibition 2024
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Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials: The overnight strike followed an unprecedented assault by Iran on Israel last weekend
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Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike
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Many in Europe call for Gaza ceasefire: There were pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London and Rome - and protests in Berlin against the ban on the "Palestine ...
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Many in Europe call for Gaza ceasefire
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Rome's Sapienza ranked top university in world for Classics, for fourth year in a row
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
  • Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.

  • The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.

  • Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.

  • Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
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Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
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Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and ...
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Italy celebrates Carbonara Day on 6 April: 70 years since carbonara recipe first published in Italy. Carbonara, one of the signature dishes of Roman cuisine ...
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Italy celebrates Carbonara Day on 6 April
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Will tax cuts make up for the end of cheap public transport?: Calculating the true cost of public transport with half-price fares ending this month.
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Will tax cuts make up for the end of cheap public transport?
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Why Rome celebrates its birthday on April 21st: Rome will turn 2,777 years old on April 21st – but what's the history behind the Eternal City's birthday?
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Why Rome celebrates its birthday on April 21st
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'Grave mistake': IDF releases findings of what went wrong in strike that killed aid workers
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Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
  • A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.

  • Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.

  • Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.

  • The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
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Impressionism exhibition in Rome: The dawn of modernity: Impressionists – The dawn of modernity until 28 July. The Museo Storico della Fanteria in Rome ...
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Impressionism exhibition in Rome: The dawn of modernity
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More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block
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“Improving the situation of Roma is a strong rebuttal to Putin’s narrative about ‘denazification’ as a reason for the war." Show more
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Americans in Italy: Applying for the digital nomad visa and working remotely from Italy
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Americans in Italy: Applying for the digital nomad visa and working ...
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Rome closes Metro A early for works ahead of Jubilee 2025: Three subway stations to shut for revamp. Rome is closing the entire Metro A line early from 8 April ...
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Rome closes Metro A early for works ahead of Jubilee 2025
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At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp
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At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s ...
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Rome marks ANZAC Day 2024: ANZAC Day commemoration at Rome War Cemetery. The embassies of Australia and New Zealand in Rome will mark ANZAC Day 2024 on Thursday ...
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Rome marks ANZAC Day 2024
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US actively preparing for significant regional attack by Iran that could come within the next week
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Quick Glance: US Alerted to Impending Iranian Attack
  • The US is actively on high alert and preparing for a potential "significant" attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region as a response to Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus that killed high-ranking Iranian commanders. Senior US officials currently believe that an attack by Iran is "inevitable" - a sentiment also shared by their Israeli counterparts. Both governments are working diligently to prepare for the anticipated Iranian attack, acknowledging the various possible methods through which the attack could unfold and the potential risks to US and Israeli assets and personnel.

  • A looming Iranian attack was a focal point of discussion during a phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. At that moment, the two governments were uncertain about the timing and nature of Iran's retaliation. A direct Iranian strike on Israel is a scenario that the Biden administration is particularly concerned about, as it would lead to a swift escalation of an already volatile situation in the Middle East. Iran had vowed vengeance following Israel's airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least seven officials.

  • The US promptly informed Iran that the Biden administration was not involved in and had no prior knowledge of the embassy attack, cautioning against targeting American assets. The US considers its own embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the US, to be under special protection.

  • On Tuesday, the Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary, Sabrina Singh, stated that the US assessment pointed to Israel as the perpetrator of the airstrike. Israel has escalated its military operations against Iran and its regional allies following the October 7 attack on Israel by the Tehran-backed Hamas group. Subsequent warfare in Gaza by Israel has resulted in over 32,800 casualties, widespread devastation, and pushed more than a million individuals to the brink of starvation, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
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Biden says he expects Iranian strike on Israel 'sooner than later': U.S. officials have expressed concern that Tehran may retaliate for Israeli airstrikes in ...
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Biden says he expects Iranian strike on Israel 'sooner than later'
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The Zurich paradox: Why is world's most expensive city also the best to live in?: Can residents of Switzerland’s largest city really be happy, considering its ...
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The Zurich paradox: Why is world's most expensive city also the best to ...
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Rome marks 80 years since Nazi deportation in Quadraro: Rome commemorates anniversary of Nazi raid. Rome on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi ...
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Rome marks 80 years since Nazi deportation in Quadraro
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Italy marks Liberation Day with holiday on 25 April: Rome marks 79th Festa della Liberazione in 2024. Italy on 25 April celebrates the Festa della Liberazione ...
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Italy marks Liberation Day with holiday on 25 April
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Italy prepares to negotiate terms of fiscal adjustment ahead of EU elections: Officials estimate it will take until at least 2026 to get the country's budget ...
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Italy prepares to negotiate terms of fiscal adjustment ahead of EU ...