News in Rome today
A worker has died after a medieval tower collapse in Rome during renovation work, while a man was hospitalized in critical condition after jumping from a burning building.
Separately, the Vatican will return artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada, and the city is implementing new traffic restrictions on certain Sundays to combat air pollution.
Accidents and incidents
Medieval tower collapse: A worker died after a partial collapse of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti tower during renovation. The 66-year-old man was trapped for hours before being rescued and taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
Building fire: A man was hospitalized in critical condition after jumping from the second story of a burning building in Rome. The fire broke out in an occupied building on the city's eastern outskirts, and police have launched an investigation into the cause.
Other news
Vatican artifacts: The Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as part of reconciliation efforts.
Traffic restrictions: To combat air pollution, Rome will ban motorists from driving within the "fascia verde" (green belt) on five Sundays between November 2025 and March 2026.
New Airbnb experience: Airbnb has announced a new gladiator experience at the Colosseum, allowing guests to see the arena at night.
Separately, the Vatican will return artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada, and the city is implementing new traffic restrictions on certain Sundays to combat air pollution.
Accidents and incidents
Medieval tower collapse: A worker died after a partial collapse of the 13th-century Torre dei Conti tower during renovation. The 66-year-old man was trapped for hours before being rescued and taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
Building fire: A man was hospitalized in critical condition after jumping from the second story of a burning building in Rome. The fire broke out in an occupied building on the city's eastern outskirts, and police have launched an investigation into the cause.
Other news
Vatican artifacts: The Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as part of reconciliation efforts.
Traffic restrictions: To combat air pollution, Rome will ban motorists from driving within the "fascia verde" (green belt) on five Sundays between November 2025 and March 2026.
New Airbnb experience: Airbnb has announced a new gladiator experience at the Colosseum, allowing guests to see the arena at night.
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