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Thousands of Vespas filled Rome’s historic center to mark the iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary, with a Vespa Village, a parade through the streets, and displays of vintage models; Piaggio notes roughly 20 million Vespa sales since 1946 and ongoing popularity in the U.S. and worldwide, drawing fans from around the globe to celebrate the milestone.
Archaeologists uncovered a mid-Imperial Roman domus beneath Liceo Cavour High School in Rome, preserving frescoes and decorative plaster, with graffiti dating to the 1940s; the find followed rumors and a student-led challenge, and officials plan to open the villa to the public with students serving as guides.
Archaeologists uncovered an upscale Roman villa beneath Cavour High School’s gym near Rome’s Colosseum, found after a Latin teacher and colleagues ventured into the basement with a key. Since January 2026, excavations revealed vaulted rooms, faded frescoes and decorative plasterwork, along with graffiti from the 1940s–1950s; officials plan to open the villa to the public with students serving as guides.
Zendaya posted a rare selfie with husband Tom Holland from their Rome stop, giving fans a glimpse into their married life as they continue the Spider-Man press tour.
Thousands gathered in Rome for rival pro- and anti-migration demonstrations as the European Union’s Migration and Asylum Pact took effect, highlighting the ongoing political divide over asylum and border policies across Europe, with security forces monitoring the protests.
Student protesters at Rome’s Liceo Cavour helped reveal a well-preserved mid-2nd century CE Roman villa buried beneath the school gym, including mosaics and frescoes; historians identified occupants such as senator Fabius Gallus and Umbria Albina. After six years and about €210,000 in restoration, city archaeologists plan to protect the site and eventually open it to the public in collaboration with the school.
A US couple in central Rome were charged €44 for two maxi ice creams (plus extras like macarons and pistachio cannoli) at a shop near Piazza Navona. The receipt, shared by Nicole Ann on social media, went viral and sparked a debate about tourist traps and price transparency in popular areas; the tourist said she doesn’t plan to contest the payment and noted prices elsewhere in Italy have been lower.
A Florida tourist says Don Nino near Piazza Navona charged €44 for two large gelato cones with toppings she didn’t request, listing €12 per maxi cone plus €4 for panna, €10 for cannoli and €6 for macarons on the receipt. She had asked for two small cups. Don Nino declined to comment; price lists seen by The Guardian show €6 for a single scoop and €12 for three scoops, with typical Rome gelato costing €2–€5, prompting widespread online backlash from locals and travelers.
Students at Rome’s Liceo Scientifico Cavour high school reportedly uncovered tunnels beneath their gym, leading archaeologists to confirm a mid-second-century Roman villa—likely owned by the Umbrius family—featuring frescoes, stucco, and a mosaic; excavations began in January 2026 and the site could later be opened to visitors, with students potentially guiding tours.
Jonas Vingegaard cried with happiness after winning the Giro d'Italia in Rome, becoming one of eight riders to win all three Grand Tours; he celebrated with his family on the podium and said the achievement surpassed his dreams, before taking a few days in Rome to rest and then turning attention to the Tour de France in five weeks.
An El Al flight from Israel to New Jersey diverted to Rome after the pregnant passenger went into premature labor. In Rome, the baby girl was born five weeks early with help from the local Jewish community and Chabad in Rome; both mother and child are reported to be well, and family members are traveling to Rome to support the return trip to the United States with local assistance.
Ferrari's stock fell more than 7% after the luxury automaker unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, in Rome, signaling an EV push even as rivals scale back amid weak demand; the shares are about 27% lower over the past year.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man in 50 years to win the Italian Open, defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in Rome, a victory that also mirrors Novak Djokovic’s Masters sweep.
Jannik Sinner extended his Masters 1000 dominance by winning in Madrid, becoming the first player to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles and closing in on a sixth, as he targets Rome’s title and the first Italian men's singles champion there since Adriano Panatta roughly 50 years ago.
A 25-year-old Calabrian man who was on a KLM flight from Johannesburg with the South African woman who later died of hantavirus is being moved from quarantine to Rome’s Spallanzani Hospital for tests to confirm infection.