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Rome

One trapped after tower collapse at Rome's Imperial Forums

First responders on Monday rescued three workers from under a collapsed tower in the Italian capital, while a fourth remained trapped under the wreckage, authorities said.

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Rome petrol station explosion leaves dozens injured

At least 45 people were injured in Rome on Friday after a petrol station exploded, damaging buildings and setting several cars on fire.

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What you need to know about one of Rome's top international schools

The Eternal City attracts the best and brightest into the 21st century. Consequently, there's an extraordinary number of international schools catering to the needs of their children.

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Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens to limited crowds

Rome's famous Trevi Fountain is open again after a three-month clean-up, but visitors will for now be limited to 400 to avoid the crowds of the past, said the city's mayor.

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Holiday rental homes in Rome sabotaged in protest against overtourism

Several key boxes set up to enable guests to check in independently at holiday rental properties in central Rome were removed by anonymous saboteurs on Wednesday in an act of protest against so-called "hit-and-run tourism".

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Anger in Italy as another tourist caught carving initials into Rome’s Colosseum

A 17-year-old German tourist was reportedly the latest to be caught defacing the Colosseum in Rome on Saturday, following a spate of acts of vandalism at the ancient site this summer.

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Starbucks set to open first coffee shop in central Rome

American coffee chain Starbucks is set to open a three-storey outlet in Rome’s historic centre in April as it continues its expansion across Italy.

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Local Guide: the best of Rome

Exploring all that Rome has to offer - from its architectual brilliance to the local markets - is almost impossible. But here are the bits you really won't want to miss...