Rome Protests
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Gladiator Fights To Return To Colosseum But Italians Are Protesting
The experience is part of a collaboration with the newly released Paramount film 'Gladiator II', directed by Ridley Scott.
-
Rome's Iconic Trevi Fountain Water Turns Black In Climate Protest
Seven young activists protesting against climate change climbed into the Trevi Fountain in Rome on Sunday and poured diluted charcoal into the water to turn it black.
-
Thousands Protest In Rome Against COVID-19 Health Pass System At Workplaces
Thousands of protesters including members of far-right groups demonstrated in central Rome on Saturday against the extension of the Covid-19 health pass system to all workplaces
-
"When Rome Was Burning": Bhupinder Hooda's Dig At Haryana No-Trust Debate
The Congress today moved a no-confidence motion against the Haryana government, contending it has lost the support of the people, citing as evidence the incident where the chopper of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was not allowed to land by protesting farmers. The BJP-led government in Haryana was the only one which had used force to stop farme...
-
Kerala Nun Expelled For "Buying Car" Seeks Justice From Rome
A nun who was expelled from her congregation in Kerala on disciplinary grounds last year amid a controversy over the alleged rape of a colleague has appealed against the decision before the Catholic Church in Rome. Sister Lucy, who now lives in Wayanad district, claims that she is being targeted for participating in protests against rape accused Bi...
-
Rome's Colosseum Turns Red To Protest Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Rome's ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
-
Italy Gay Rights Activists Rally For Adoption Rights
Thousands of gay rights activists and LGBT families rallied in Rome Saturday in protest at the watering down of Italy's civil union's bill, which no longer envisages adoption rights for homosexual couples.
-
Inter-Religious March in Rome Demands Action on Climate Change
Several thousand Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and Moslems marched through Rome to the Vatican on Sunday to demand action on climate change and thank Pope Francis for his encyclical on the environment.
-
Pope Francis Warns of 'Social Emergency' After Rome Clashes
Pope Francis warned on Sunday of a "social emergency" after violent protests against a migrant reception centre in Rome highlighted growing social tensions in disadvantaged areas of the Italian capital.
-
Protesters March Against Matteo Renzi's Labour Reforms in Rome
Demonstrators from across Italy filled the streets of Rome on Saturday to protest against labour market reforms which the government of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has made a cornerstone of its policy.
-
Europe's Taxi Drivers Protest Uber, Unlicensed Car Services
Taxi drivers in London, Paris and other European capitals plan to bring chaos to the streets on Wednesday in protest against unlicensed mobile car-hailing services such as Uber which have shaken up the industry.
-
Protests as Beverly Hills Demands Brunei Sultan Sell Hotel
Beverly Hills is demanding that the Sultan of Brunei sell a hotel in the celebrity-rich US city, after he introduced a penal code incorporating Islamic sharia law, officials said on Wednesday.
-
Anti-austerity protest in Rome turns violent
An anti-austerity protest has turned violent when demonstrators threw bottles, eggs and firecrackers at police. At least one demonstrator was injured.
-
Pope expresses support for Italy's 'pitchfork' protesters
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed support for Italians protesting over high unemployment, recession and austerity but urged them to reject the "temptation of violence".
-
Vladimir Putin meets Pope and Berlusconi in Italy
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a busy first day in Rome on Monday, going from the pope to a "Pussy Riot" protest to dinner at the palazzo of his old friend, Silvio Berlusconi.
-
Gladiator Fights To Return To Colosseum But Italians Are Protesting
The experience is part of a collaboration with the newly released Paramount film 'Gladiator II', directed by Ridley Scott.
-
Rome's Iconic Trevi Fountain Water Turns Black In Climate Protest
Seven young activists protesting against climate change climbed into the Trevi Fountain in Rome on Sunday and poured diluted charcoal into the water to turn it black.
-
Thousands Protest In Rome Against COVID-19 Health Pass System At Workplaces
Thousands of protesters including members of far-right groups demonstrated in central Rome on Saturday against the extension of the Covid-19 health pass system to all workplaces
-
"When Rome Was Burning": Bhupinder Hooda's Dig At Haryana No-Trust Debate
The Congress today moved a no-confidence motion against the Haryana government, contending it has lost the support of the people, citing as evidence the incident where the chopper of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was not allowed to land by protesting farmers. The BJP-led government in Haryana was the only one which had used force to stop farme...
-
Kerala Nun Expelled For "Buying Car" Seeks Justice From Rome
A nun who was expelled from her congregation in Kerala on disciplinary grounds last year amid a controversy over the alleged rape of a colleague has appealed against the decision before the Catholic Church in Rome. Sister Lucy, who now lives in Wayanad district, claims that she is being targeted for participating in protests against rape accused Bi...
-
Rome's Colosseum Turns Red To Protest Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Rome's ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
-
Italy Gay Rights Activists Rally For Adoption Rights
Thousands of gay rights activists and LGBT families rallied in Rome Saturday in protest at the watering down of Italy's civil union's bill, which no longer envisages adoption rights for homosexual couples.
-
Inter-Religious March in Rome Demands Action on Climate Change
Several thousand Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and Moslems marched through Rome to the Vatican on Sunday to demand action on climate change and thank Pope Francis for his encyclical on the environment.
-
Pope Francis Warns of 'Social Emergency' After Rome Clashes
Pope Francis warned on Sunday of a "social emergency" after violent protests against a migrant reception centre in Rome highlighted growing social tensions in disadvantaged areas of the Italian capital.
-
Protesters March Against Matteo Renzi's Labour Reforms in Rome
Demonstrators from across Italy filled the streets of Rome on Saturday to protest against labour market reforms which the government of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has made a cornerstone of its policy.
-
Europe's Taxi Drivers Protest Uber, Unlicensed Car Services
Taxi drivers in London, Paris and other European capitals plan to bring chaos to the streets on Wednesday in protest against unlicensed mobile car-hailing services such as Uber which have shaken up the industry.
-
Protests as Beverly Hills Demands Brunei Sultan Sell Hotel
Beverly Hills is demanding that the Sultan of Brunei sell a hotel in the celebrity-rich US city, after he introduced a penal code incorporating Islamic sharia law, officials said on Wednesday.
-
Anti-austerity protest in Rome turns violent
An anti-austerity protest has turned violent when demonstrators threw bottles, eggs and firecrackers at police. At least one demonstrator was injured.
-
Pope expresses support for Italy's 'pitchfork' protesters
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed support for Italians protesting over high unemployment, recession and austerity but urged them to reject the "temptation of violence".
-
Vladimir Putin meets Pope and Berlusconi in Italy
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a busy first day in Rome on Monday, going from the pope to a "Pussy Riot" protest to dinner at the palazzo of his old friend, Silvio Berlusconi.
