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• The increased flight capacity between Dubai and Rome could influence long-term travel trends, potentially boosting Italy's position as a key destination for Middle Eastern tourists. Travel And Tour World
• The Italian rail operator has announced a series of new services connecting major European cities, including a scenic overnight train between Marseille and Rome and new high-speed connections to Germany and Austria beginning in 2026. Focus on Travel News - ftnnews.com
• If some states object to the inclusion of ecocide, possibly as a result of environmental harm being committed in their own jurisdictions, it is possible that they might remove their ties to the Rome Statute, as states like the Philippines, the United States, and Russia have done. York Law Society
• Iranian state television confirmed Wednesday that the second round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place in Rome, ending confusion over whether negotiations would continue in Oman. Newsweek
• At recent COP 16 talks in Rome, countries finally agreed to mobilise USD 200 billion per year by 2030 to help countries conserve biodiversity - marking a significant step forward. Cyprus Shipping News
• In Italy, easyJet flights operating to and from cities such as Milan, Naples, Rome, and Pisa are at risk of delays or cancellations. Mathrubhumi
• Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks in Rome on Saturday over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program. Toronto Star
• In Italy, Rome will start seeing new trams on its streets in 2025 as part of a EUR 457 million deal to supply 121 new trams that can take up to 215 passengers. IEC e-tech
• Iran and the United States will, in all likelihood start a new round of nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday to resolve their decades-long standoff over Tehran's atomic aims. Bharat Shakti
• Iran and the US have held a second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome - and agreed to meet again next week - even as hopes for de-escalation are tempered by mounting military threats and mixed messages. BBC News
• US-Iran Nuclear Talks to Continue in Rome as Both Sides Seek Resolution Amid Growing Tensions The US and Iran will hold their second round of nuclear talks in Rome. Leverage Edu
• The top four destinations from summer 2024 - London, Paris, Rome, and Dublin - are projected to remain the most popular choices for US travelers in 2025. Global Marketing Company Ltd.
• Italy Curbs Installation Of Solar Panels On Agricultural Land - Italy's rightwing coalition passed rules curbing the installation of solar panels on agricultural land, ministers said, in a move that triggered criticism as it could impair Rome's decarbonization goals. Geoharvey
• Countries have agreed at the resumed COP 16 talks in Rome to a strategy for mobilising at least $200bn per year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity. Electricity Info
• Rome, Italy, Governments will come together for three days of Biodiversity talks to finalise an agreement on the mobilization of finance for nature. Greenpeace International
• Bologna is never as crowded as the more sought-after destinations in Italy, so May in Bologna will see less crowds than places like Rome and Venice. The Travel Folk
• For Italy, strengthening ties with Turkey could partially revive its economic and political influence in Libya, where Ankara has effectively replaced Rome as the primary backer of the Tripoli government. Politica Estera
• Established tourist hotspots such as Barcelona, Rome, Paris, and the coastal regions of Greece and Portugal offer proven demand, while emerging destinations in Eastern Europe or lesser-known islands present growth opportunities. Hospitality Business Review
• Only migrants from 22 nations considered by Rome to be safe countries will be sent to Albania, including men from Bangladesh, currently the fastest growing demographic arriving in Italy by sea. CNN
• Further policies in the year 2025, including on environmental crimes and cyber-enabled crimes, will underline the relevance of the Rome Statute in helping ensure a more just world. International Criminal Court
• North Korea's military joining the frontline hostilities in Ukraine will fall within the purview of investigations by the ICC, even without North Korea being a state party to the Rome Statute. Forbes
• Most AAM OEMs anticipate entry into service in the 2025-2028 window, with limited service in select cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Mexico City, Dubai, Paris, Rome and others. compositesworld

Last updated: 26 June 2025