News & Updates
Official: Primark opens in Rome, and other stores update
Official: on November 27, Primark opens in South Rome Primark in Rome had now become like Starbucks, Uniqlo, Five Guys. A legend, one of those b... 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 citie... 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...
La Sora Maria reopened this weekend in Rome: the return of the grand kiosk and summer slushies
La grattachecca is an icy summer non-alcoholic beverage composed of various syrups, commonly called a slushie in English. With up to twenty sy... 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...
Rome Rose Garden is Open: FREE ENTRY!
The municipal rose garden is open to the public until 14 June 2020! Due to the health emergency, new rules must be followed for visiting the g... 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 riv... Read more...
Why is the Vatican in Rome?
Here is the answer to the much asked question! The Vatican is the smallest state in the world but also one of the most famous. However, many do n... 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...
Coronavirus, new measures for the “Red zone” and the rest of Italy
Coronavirus: a new decree signed overnight by the Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and published in the Official Journal contains more stringent mea... Read more...
What’s on in Rome in March 2020
“C’era una volta” The exhibition of Sergio Leone, 30 years after death Feb 17- March 5 Museo dell'Ara Pacis After last year’s success at the ... Read more...
Rome, Atac bus, metro and tram strike on Monday 24 February 2020
Rome, Atac buses, metros and trams are scheduled for a 24 hour strike on Monday 24 February 2020 Buses, trolleybuses, trams, subways and railw... 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...
What’s ON in Rome in January 2020
Crivelli’s Gold, Until Jan 21 The small but precious exhibition set up in the Pinacoteca of the Vatican Museums focuses on the significant co... Read more...
Living Well in Rome: Exploring Healthy Eating, Green Spaces, and Healthcare
With more than 2,700 acres of green spaces, magnificent architecture, rich culture, and fascinating history, it's no wonder why Rome is a truly e... 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...
