Wanted in Rome

This weekend, the Irish Club of Rome hosts a family-friendly picnic in Villa Pamphilj park.

Irish Club of Rome hosts picnic on 6 June The Irish Club of Rome will host a family-friendly picnic, for Irish residents and friends of Ireland in the capital, on Saturday 6 June at Villa Pamphilj.

Hundreds of classic and vintage cars will roll into Rome next week as part of the Mille Miglia rally.

Mille Miglia: Italy hosts legendary vintage car rally The 2025 edition of Italy's Mille Miglia rally will see more than 400 classic and vintage cars drive from the north Italian city of Brescia to Rome and back.

Italy will mark tomorrow's Festa della Repubblica holiday with a series of major events in Rome.

How Italy celebrates Republic Day on 2 June Italy marks Festa della Repubblica, a national public holiday in celebration of the Italian Republic, with numerous major events in Rome on Tuesday 2 June.

The army horses bolted after being spooked by fireworks allegedly let off by Rome traffic police.

Dozens of Italian army horses bolt in Rome, spooked by fireworks An investigation is under way in Rome after dozens of Italian military horses bolted through traffic on a busy road after they were spooked by fireworks.

Top-tier basketball returns to Rome as Luka Dončić-backed club relocates from Cremona.

Serie A basketball returns to Rome as Dončić-backed club relocates to capital Led by Donnie Nelson and backed by NBA star Luka Dončić, US investors bought Vanoli Basket to relocate Serie A basketball club to Rome for 2026–27 season.

Italian authorities ban Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over public order and security concerns.

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns Italian authorities have banned planned performances by the rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and safety concerns.

Italy buys the celebrated François Tomb - for €15 million - for the Etruscan Museum in Rome.

Italy buys Etruscan treasure François Tomb for €15 million The Italian state has acquired the celebrated François Tomb from Vulci for €15 million, with the deed of sale signed at Rome's culture ministry on Friday.

Ferrari unveils Luce to the public in Rome this weekend, amid backlash over the electric car.

Ferrari unveils Luce to public in Rome amid backlash over electric debut Italian luxury automaker Ferrari will present its first fully electric car - the Luce - to the public in Rome on Saturday 30 May at the Vela di Calatrava.

Rome celebrates 100 years of Piazza di Siena with a flypast by the Frecce Tricolori jets today.

Rome hosts Piazza di Siena horse show in Villa Borghese Rome hosts the 2026 edition of the Piazza di Siena horse show-jumping competition, one of the world's most prestigious equestrian events, from 27 - 31 May.

Florence to become first city in Italy to restrict short lets in residential areas outside centre.

Florence to extend short-let restrictions beyond city centre Florence presses ahead with its crackdown on short-term tourist rentals, extending restrictions to nine residential districts outside the historic centre.