The Italian Athletics Federation Fidal has withdrawn Rome s bid to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, leading to a political spat in the capital.
Italian junior culture minister Vittorio Sgarbi on Friday announced his resignation amid an investigation into his alleged laundering of a stolen painting.
Rome has unveiled new-look rubbish bins for streets across the city as part of measures to cope with the excess trash expected over the Christmas season.
Italy s 2024 Formula E race will be held at the Misano World Circuit near Rimini, after Rome was dropped and Vallelunga failed in its bid to host the event.