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Is this the best hotel in the heart of Milan?

HOTELS: In Italy’s capital of design and fashion, Laura Coffey checks into one of its most conveniently located luxury stays

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Why We Celebrate Valentine’s Day

14th February is widely known as the day of celebrating love and happiness. On this day, people who are in love often indulge in all the sweet, cheesy, and heartfelt gestures for their partners or potential dates. From handwritten notes and surprise gifts to romantic dinners and long conversations, the…

Times Life · Feb 13

Italian court convicts 12 CasaPound members for attempting to revive fascist party

CasaPound takes its name from Ezra Pound, the US modernist poet who collaborated with Fascist Italy during World War II. The group was founded in December 2003 when activists occupied a state-owned building in Rome's Esquilino district.

Euronews · Feb 13

Apocalypse no: how almost everything we thought we knew about the Maya is wrong

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

Notre Dame, Villanova to Tip-Off 2026–27 College Basketball Season in Rome

The NCAA approved a waiver for the schools’ men’s and women’s basketball teams to begin the year overseas on Nov. 1, according to a report from CBS Sports.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 11

The rise of ‘Merzoni’: How an alliance between Germany’s and Italy’s leaders is reshaping Europe

“Merzoni” isn’t a neologism that easily trips off the tongue, and it hasn’t fully taken hold in the world of European politics.

The Conversation · Feb 11

France set to clash with Germany and Italy as EU leaders seek economic boost

Paris is facing a Berlin-Rome axis in the debate over how to revive the EU economy. From eurobonds to a European preference and the Mercosur trade deal, competing visions are set to collide when the bloc’s 27 leaders meet on Thursday.

Euronews · Feb 11

European leaders meet industry heavyweights in power shift for business

European leaders are meeting industry bosses in Antwerp before an informal summit focused on competitiveness. Rome and Berlin push to cut bureaucracy, while Paris calls for Made in Europe preference.

Euronews · Feb 11

The revived Sydney to London ‘kangaroo route’ costs $50,000 a ticket. But you can do it for less than $10,000

A travel company has recreated the 1947 journey with food and ‘refined residences’ included. We asked a travel agent to do the same itinerary on the cheap

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7

Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy

This setback in the Eternal City sparked renewed calls for the long-serving 52-year-old to quit or be sacked.

The Independent UK · Feb 7