News & Updates
Your Guide to Navigating Rome During the 2025 Jubilee: Tips for Expats and Visitors
The 2025 Jubilee is a significant Holy Year in the Catholic tradition, occurring once every 25 years. Here are the key points: 1. Theme: The off... Read more...
Everything you need to know about the High-Speed Train for a Day-Trip from Rome to Pompeii
Starting from July 16th, the new direct connection between Rome and Pompeii will depart from Roma Termini station on the Frecciarossa, a high-speed... Read more...
Stay Cool during the Rome Heatwave!
Heat waves have health effects, so it’s important to protect yourself. Avoid going out during the hottest hours (10 AM to 6 PM), stay hydrated, and... Read more...
From July 3rd, visiting the Pantheon will be subject to an entrance fee.
Starting from Monday, July 3, 2023, access to the Pantheon-Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres will be allowed by purchasing a ticket priced at 5 e... Read more...
Introducing the Newly Opened Path in the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina
Since June 20, the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina has opened to the public with a new route that allows access to the site for the first time and e... Read more...
The new Venezia Station in Rome will embrace the past and transform the future
The Venezia Station will be positioned at the renowned Venezia Square. Spanning eight subterranean levels, it will serve as a vital nexus between t... Read more...
Bvlgari Unveils Exquisite New Hotel in Rome, Embracing Eternal Beauty and Luxury
On June 9th, Bvlgari, the esteemed luxury brand, celebrated the grand opening of its newest hotel in Rome, a glamorous event attended by notable st... Read more...
Super green pass enforced in Italy on December 6th
Super green pass in white zone till the 15th of January. Mandatory green pass also on public transport. More stress on No vax and masks out doors e... Read more...
Lockdown, stricter green pass regulations and the 3rd dose: New decree coming
With covid cases increasing in Italy, Draghi is considering new restrictions for those not vaccinated. Here is what changes No region at the mo... Read more...
Italian regions at risk new covid-19 restrictions from 26 July
Some regions are at risk to go back into restrictions, for now all of Italy has been in the low-risk ‘white’ zone – the least restrictive of the co... Read more...
How to get vaccinated in Italy without Italian health coverage
Rome, June 9 - An Expat in Rome share here story about getting vaccinated without SSN - Sistema sanitario nazionale in ONLY 2 steps! It is ... Read more...
New Dpcm, the yellow zones are back, you can dine out! and traveling between the regions
New Dpcm, the yellow zones are back and the new "green certification" for traveling between the regions arrives. The measures, starting from April ... Read more...
“Link” electric scooters: 10€ discount for Rome expats!
WHAT IS LINK? LINK is the innovative sharing electric scooter service launched in 2020 and designed by Superpedestrian, a leading micromobility te... Read more...
Lazio is in red zone from Monday 15 March
The new anti-Covid restrictions will be valid from March 15th to April 6th. What changes with respect to the yellow zone and how is the red zone di... Read more...
Coronavirus: new restrictions in Italy (15 January 2021)
The ski lifts are closed until February 15, gyms, swimming pools and cinemas until March 5, museums can open fr... Read more...
How this Expat deals with isolation during the pandemic in Italy!
We asked Patrizia Di Gregorio the founder if she can add some humor and tell us how she really feels about this covid19 situation and if she has a ... Read more...
CORONAVIRUS NEW RESTRICTIONS: CHRISTMAS DPCM 🎄
21 - 23 DECEMBER ⛔ inter-regional mobility block. exceptions for work, health, urgency, return to residence or domicile. ✅ moveme... Read more...
New Dpcm hypothesis: Italy turns to Red zones for the holidays
New Dpcm hypothesis, all of Italy is a red zone during the holidays after the shopping crowds in Rome. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte: "We must con... Read more...
Christmas and New Years Dpcm: News everyone is waiting for!
Dpcm Christmas and New Year: Romans and non-Romans waiting for news on moving to other regions or towards the closure of the municipalities. Rom... Read more...
Coronavirus, ‘Covid corridors’ at the airport for those arriving from the US: only swabs and no quarantine
For those that land in Italy, you must be tested 48 hours before arrival either one molecular or antigen test before boarding and undergo another t... Read more...
Coronavirus Italy | New DPCM starting November 6
The new Dpcm was signed overnight by the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, and the government's institutional website made available the offic... Read more...
Coronavirus Italy – New restriction in place, signed October 25
Green light from Palazzo Chigi to the new Dpcm which will come into affect from 26 October until 24 November. Confirmed the closure of bars and res... Read more...
Covid-19 Rome and Lazio: mandatory mask also outdoors
Coronavirus, mandatory mask in Rome also outdoors: the order of the Lazio region is official Obligatory mask outdoors in Rome and in other cities... Read more...
Restrictions on travel to Italy and abroad – Update July 1st
From July 1, some restrictions on travel to Italy and abroad will be lifted, as follows: - Travel within the Member States of the European U... Read more...
Do as the Romans do: Agrotourism vacation in the time of a pandemic
There’s a new trend in Rome for day trips, overnight stays and vacations this summer season: Turismo Verde. Green Tourism has already seen an up... Read more...
Rules to be followed in Phase 2 by car, motorbike and bicycle
How many passengers can by in a car, motorbike and bicycle? It is necessary to distinguish between those that live together and those that do not.... Read more...
Buses are packed before Phase 2 causes problems in Rome!
Transport workers are complaining that the some bus lines are not respecting distancing measures. We aren't in phase 2 yet! How can we guarantee o... Read more...
COVID-19, rent contribution: here’s how to request the bonus
UPDATE FROM LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXPATS Money to pay the rent during the COVID-19 emergency, call for applications published: here's how... Read more...
Covid-19 emergency: Italy confirms the lockdown extension
PM Conte: «Back to work gradually» «We must plan a return to normal which must be done gradually and must allow everyone, in perspective, to retur... Read more...
Did we know COVID-19 was coming?
Did we know COVID-19 was coming? Expats Living in Rome reviews the most pertinent “prophecies”. Nostradamus hinted at a plague on the Tiber rive... Read more...
Warning Coronavirus is circulating in Rome!
The director of the infectious diseases (ISS) is speaks out. Yesterday Riccardi WHO: "Lazio and Rome particularly is at risk" "Cor... Read more...
Eurostar is going all the way to Rome!
Eurostar is going all the way to Rome! Rail firm bosses are eyeing route expansion to Italy, Spain and Portugal Eurostar bosses are planning t... Read more...
How to avoid getting scammed in Rome
Rome is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, receiving between seven and ten million tourists a year! It’s easy to see why:... Read more...
