Dec 3rd, 2008 · During his election campaign, Gianni Alemanno promised to get tough with illegal immigrants and crack down on crime. But since he won power, some of his policies, and the political opposition to them, have been surprising.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Airlines are slashing fuel surcharges by 18 percent on flights from Chicago and other U.S. cities to Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid and Zurich. It's the first rollback after a string of extra fees this year.
Sep 20th, 2008 · A Berlin radio station plans to broadcast its morning program entirely in Latin to mark the European day of languages. On Sept. 26, news, traffic, weather and cheerful banter will be delivered in the tongue of ancient Rome.
Sep 6th, 2008 · Author Matthew Kneale discusses his new novel When We Were Romans, the story of a mother and her two young children who flee London to stay with friends in Rome. Kneale wrote the book from the point of view of a nine-year-old.
Aug 13th, 2008 · The young British singer and songwriter went to music school in Boston, started pursuing her craft in Los Angeles, was inspired by living in Spain and now lives in Rome. She brings her clever, theatrical songs to Mountain Stage.
Aug 4th, 2008 · The 1960 Olympics in Rome, which took place against a backdrop of growing political and social tensions, introduced great athletes like Cassius Clay and Rafer Johnson. In a new book, journalist David Maraniss chronicles these pivotal games.
Jul 17th, 2008 · Deborah Amos has today's Last Word in business.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · It seems that wherever the Olympic Games go, politics will follow. And no competition was more political than the 1960 summer Olympics in Rome. For more, Farai Chideya speaks with journalist David Maraniss. He's written the book, Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World.