ROME – Outrage over plans for luxury complex in former mercati generali in the Garbatella-Ostiense neighbourghood. The project is set to include 2,000 rooms, a library, parking lot, co-working spaces, sports areas, event rooms and an urban wellness center with rent set to cost over 1,000 euros a month, according to resident associations in the area who are fighting for greenery and community space. 

CATANIA. SICILY --A 4.5  magnitude earthquake tremor struck the slopes of Mount Etna on Wednesday morning at 7.05 am. The earthquake was felt in at least three provinces of western Sicily: Catania, Messina, and Syracuse. So far there has not been any damage reported to people or property. 

 The mayor of Catania, Enrico Trantino announced that schools will be closed Wednesday in the capital in order for safety inspections of the facilities to be carried out. Other municipalities in the area are taking the same precautions. 

ROME--A small protest gathered on Monday outside the U.S Embassy on the Via Veneto over the attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel that began on Saturday. The protest was a mix of Italians, Iranians and other nationalities.

Protesters condemned the assassination of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei, holding up pictures of the fallen leader and Iranian flags as part of the demonstration. The protesters called the attacks unjustified and expressed solidarity with Iran. 

 TUNIS — Tunisia is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination and for a good reason – the country is full of interesting sights, including former Italian Prime Minister Bettino Craxi's final resting place,  the people are friendly, the food is delicious and it is relatively cheap. From Rome to Tunis, it is only a 50-minute flight. From London, a flight time of three hours.