Brussels 21.04.2025 Today the EU flag at half mast at the EP buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg symbolizing the grief and sorrow after the death of Pope Francis. Although being an Argentinian, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, had strong ties with Europe, and the European Union: “Today, as many in Europe look to its future with uncertainty,…
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Rome: Quint meeting on Syria
Brussels 08.01.2025 The EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, will travel to Rome, Italy, on 9-10 January, to participate in the Quint meeting on Syria. The Quint is an informal political decision-making group formed by the United States and the Big Four of Western Europe – France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. The meeting, hosted…
Xmas: “May weapons be silenced”
Brussels 25.12.2024 “This year, uncertainties reigned over the world. Europe’s unity was put to the test, once again. Once again, we stood together. On Christmas Day, we can celebrate the strength of our Union.We will tackle the big tasks lying ahead with hope and confidence. Merry Christmas” wrote the European Commission president Ursula von der…
G20 Rome Leaders’ Declaration
Brussels 01.11.2021 “We, the Leaders of the G20, met in Rome on October 30th and 31st, to address today’s most pressing global challenges and to converge upon common efforts to recover better from the COVID-19 crisis and enable sustainable and inclusive growth in our Countries and across the world. As the premier forum for international…
EU committed to defeat Da’esh
Brussels 28.06.2021 “The EU remains firmly committed to the Global Coalition against Da’esh. The job is not yet finished in Iraq and Syria, where the core of Da’esh is still active, even if gone largely underground. Stabilisation and reconstruction are key to prevent its resurgence. We also see a growing influence of Da’esh in areas…
Vatican Museums reopen from June 1
The Vatican Museums reopening coincides with Italy’s gradual easing of the nearly 3-month lockdown, which allows many businesses and activities to restart. The Vatican Museums and the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo will reopen their doors to the public on 1 June, following a 3-month hiatus due to the #coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/8v90ztAwWS — Vatican News…
Spanish Steps sitting ban
Sitting on Rome‘s Spanish Steps ( Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti) is no longer allowed as the local police is imperative to apply the rules in a more stringent way, sources said to ANSA news agency. The famous steps are also considered to be a monument, meaning sitting or lying on them is banned. The film…
Italy PM condemns blindfolding of US suspect
Italian Premie Minister Giuseppe Conte has condemned the blindfolding of one of the two Americans students arrested in relation to the killing of a Carabiniere police officer in Rome last week. A Roma per onorare la memoria di Mario Cerciello Rega, il vicebrigadiere ucciso con modalità efferate, mentre svolgeva il proprio dovere. Un uomo generoso,…
African migrants at large after policeman murder in Rome
A massive manhunt has been announced for two men presumably from North Africa after an on-duty Carabiniere policeman was stabbed to death in Rome at night from 25 to 26 July. The Carabiniere Deputy Brigadier Mario Cerciello Rega (35) was stabbed while conducting an arrest of two men suspected in theft when one of the men…
Emperor Nero villa reopens
The first large villa constructed for Emperor Nero (37 – 68 AD) on the Palatine Hill in Rome is opening its doors to public. ‘Domus Transitoria‘ (Transitory House) was opulent and refined, erected with the grandeur inspired by the Ptolemaic palaces. The villa was closed down and buried at the emperor’s order after the great fire of Rome…
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