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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Rome - What They Never Told You

FROM DUPLANTIS TO PALTRINIERI, FAIR PLAY MENARINI KICKS OFF ITS 30TH EDITION

ROME, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- There are those who have conquered the world with an unforgettable feat, and those who have made their entire careers a model of loyalty and respect. These are the stars of the 30th edition of the Fair Play Menarini International Award, whose winners were…

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After 105 years of waiting, Italy finally brings home a $17.5 million Etruscan treasure

In 1921, Italy first wanted something it couldn't have. On this Monday in Rome, the Italian government finally got it. The François Tombone, one of the greatest surviving pieces of ancient painting on Earth, now belongs to the state. Italy paid $17.5 million for it. That might sound like a…

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Reviewing every team in the Giro d'Italia 2026 – Who flew and who flopped?

Cyclingnews analyses the performances, success and failures of all 23 teams at the corsa rosa

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On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat Day

June 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World War II, and the first successful test drive of Henry Ford's automobile. The date also saw the release of Metallica's 'Load' and the granting of the ATM patent.

The Economic Times

Vespa’s 80th Anniversary Party Might Be The Most Italian Thing Ever

Vespa’s 80th anniversary celebration in Rome could become the biggest scooter gathering the world has ever seen.

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Damiano Caruso may be set to retire from racing at the end of 2026 but he won't be going far

Italian rider to stay with Bahrain Victorious, transitioning into a sports director role

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EU Commission set to slam Italy's fuel duty cuts as energy prices spike

The EU Commission is set to criticise the Italian government's reduction in excise duties on fuels in a report to be published on Wednesday. Rome has been asking for more fiscal flexibility to address the energy crisis, which Brussels deems should be directed at vulnerable families and industries.

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Italy marks 80 years of the Republic with military parade in Rome

Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Republic with ceremonies, military parades and flypasts in Rome, commemorating the 1946 vote that paved the way for democracy.

Euronews

New Italian heroes, Visma-Lease a Bike merch, and Vingegaard's emotions – Maybe not a vintage GC edition, but here's what made this Giro d'Italia special

Stephen Farrand reflects on covering this year's Giro d'Italia on the ground

Cycling News

Sharp edges, the exuberance of youth, and 'burning race numbers' – the hits and misses of the Giro d'Italia 2026

We take a look at who suits pink and for whom this corsa was not so bella

Cycling Weekly

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

Throughout time, maps have been useful tools for those in power to stake their claim over territories and markets. Politicians start nationwide redistricting battles to ensure partisan control, weakening the power of voters. The Trump administration’s geopolitical posturing over Greenland builds on a long history of imperialism aided by maps.…

The Conversation

'I believe I will be in very, very good shape for the Tour de France' – Jonas Vingegaard allows himself a week of post-Giro rest before eyeing up yellow jersey

All very much on track with the first part of the Giro-Tour double masterplan

Cycling News

Giro d'Italia podium secured, so is lining up at the Tour de France the next step for Jai Hindley?

'If I have a week on the couch and then try and start training again I think it would be nice to do the Tour' says Australian as he makes pitch for support role in July

Cycling News

Vingegaard wins Giro d'Italia to complete Grand Tour set

ROME - Jonas Vingegaard sealed his Giro d'Italia triumph on Sunday, riding into Rome in pink on the final stage won by home hero Jonathan Milan, and becoming the only active rider to have claimed all three Grand Tours.

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'It's a really big achievement in my small career' - Paul Magnier shows his sprinting prowess at Giro d'Italia

Soudal-QuickStep sprinter misses out in Rome but celebrates a breakthrough Giro

Cycling News

'It's still hard for me to realise what has happened, that I've won all three Grand Tours' - Jonas Vingegaard emotional in Rome after Giro d'Italia victory

Dane struggles to realise he is now one of just eight riders to win all three Grand Tours

France 24

Vingegaard completes Grand Tour set with victory at the Giro d'Italia

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard won the 2026 Giro d'Italia on Sunday to become only the eighth male rider in history to win all three Grand Tours, having also won the Tour de France twice before his triumph at the Vuelta a Espana last year.

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Giro d'Italia: Jonas Vingegaard completes Grand Tour collection as Jonathan Milan grabs a last-chance victory on stage 21

Stage in Rome brings Giro d'Italia to its conclusion

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'Maybe it's not the best final for me' – Gladiator Filippo Ganna launches huge attack in Giro d'Italia Rome finale but can't upset the sprinters

Italian powers a three-man move 18km from the finish but the sprinter's teams have the last laugh

Cycling Weekly

Jonathan Milan wins final stage of Giro d’Italia, as Jonas Vingegaard secures the overall win

The Lidl-Trek rider was victorious in Rome, gaining his first stage win of this year's Giro

Bangkok Post

Italy backs development plan

Bangkok and Rome are exploring deeper transport cooperation as Italy signals support for Thailand's rail and port expansion plans.

Cycling News

Bikes, planes, buses and automobiles - Giro d'Italia faces final 600km transfer to Rome

Riders fly from Venice to Rome on Sunday for final stage in the Italian capital while others in the Giro caravan take alternate modes of transport

Cycling News

'It'll be just pure happiness' - Jonas Vingegaard one stage away from completing Grand Tour collection with Giro d'Italia victory

Visma-Lease a Bike leader savours fifth stage win in Piancavallo to extend GC lead to 5:22 before final stage

Euronews

Italy and Kazakhstan celebrate cultural ties in Rome as Holy See embassy opens

Italian opera and Kazakh classical music shared the stage in Rome during the "Armonia della Musica" concert, organised to mark the opening of Kazakhstan’s Embassy to the Vatican and the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.

Cycling News

'We accepted the riders' request in Milan, but it won't happen in Rome' – Giro d'Italia confirms final stage route design and no GC neutralisation

'Discussions about safety on specific stages need to take place before the race' AIGCP President Brent Copeland tells Cyclingnews

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