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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Rome, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Capital Gold buys Jerusalem site for NIS 123 million for flagship project
Capital Gold has bought the Mifgash HaEsh complex at 23 Jeremiah Street in Jerusalem for NIS 123 million. The company plans an upscale mixed-use project there, with housing and re…
A New Italian Trattoria in the Sharon Wins High Praise
Chef Motti Super has opened Lento, a new Italian-Mediterranean trattoria in Hutzot Shfayim with Gilad Yarkoni. The reviewer calls it the best Italian trattoria in Israel, praising…
Shtilman Says Maccabi Tel Aviv Will Raise Budget Into EuroLeague’s Top Six
Erik Shtilman said Maccabi Tel Aviv has approved a major budget increase that could lift it into the EuroLeague’s top six. He also said the club hopes to finalize a signing within…
Foreign Airlines Begin Returning to Ben Gurion as Summer Flights Reopen
Foreign airlines are gradually resuming flights to Israel, marking a recovery at Ben Gurion Airport after months of cancellations and reduced service. The return schedule begins o…
Did Italy Quietly Support the U.S. Campaign Against Iran?
Italy is under pressure after NATO chief Mark Rutte said 500 U.S. flights used Italian bases during the war against Iran. Rome denies any military support beyond routine technical…
Many foreign airlines are resuming service to Israel this month
Several foreign airlines are resuming flights to Israel between late June and early August, including Air Europa, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Eurowings, and Swiss. The returns are exp…
Zaha Hadid Architects Drops Its Founder’s Full Name After Legal Battle
Zaha Hadid Architects has changed its name to ZHA after a legal fight over the use of its founder’s name. The firm says the move reflects a natural brand evolution, while preservi…
Strong Quakes Hit Venezuela, Causing Heavy Damage and Emergency Response
Two strong earthquakes struck west of Caracas overnight, causing major damage, collapsed buildings, and a national emergency in Venezuela. Officials reported no death toll, while…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Offseason Uncertainty, while Hapoel Tel Aviv Pushes to Keep Yam Madar
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating to keep Tamir Blatt and Lonberg while uncertainty over Claudio Coldebella slows its offseason plans. Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay m…
Hezbollah Mouthpiece Declares Victory on Camera as Displaced Lebanese Live in Tents
Kikar HaShabbat published a sharp rebuttal to Lebanese journalist Ali Baro after he said Hezbollah had “won” while waving a shoe on camera. The article says this ignores the reali…
Google Chrome Gets Smarter Autofill for IDs, Flights and Vehicles
Google is expanding Chrome autofill so it can use data from Google Wallet for IDs, passports, driver’s licenses, flights and vehicle details. The feature rolls out with Chrome 150…
From Bench Player to National Hero: 10 of the Biggest Super-Sub Moments at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup has already featured a string of decisive substitute appearances. The article ranks the 10 biggest super-sub moments so far, led by Germany’s Deniz Undav and in…
Tel Aviv Restaurant Incident Leads to Indictment for Assaulting Wife
A 30-year-old Beit Shemesh man was accused of assaulting his estranged wife during a vacation in Tel Aviv after she complimented another man in a restaurant. Police later arrested…
Europe’s Heatwave Drives Fan, Ice Cream and Air-Conditioner Sales Surge
Europe is facing a severe heatwave, with France, Italy and Poland among the hardest hit. The heat has driven sharp spikes in sales of fans, air conditioners and ice cream, while b…
Maccabi Tel Aviv fears Cologna delay could stall offseason roster rebuild
Maccabi Tel Aviv is concerned that sporting director Claudio Coldebella is slowing offseason planning for the 2026/27 team. Reports linking him to a new project in Rome have raise…
World Cup group stage enters chaotic final round, with Cape Verde still able to top Spain
The 2026 World Cup group stage will be decided in a simultaneous final round, with eight third-place teams also advancing. Spain, Uruguay, and especially Cape Verde remain in a dr…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Targets Colson Return and Major Frontcourt Reinforcements
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli title by defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1 in the finals. The club is pursuing Bonzie Colson and several center options as it prepares for a summ…
Pantsil and Bellingham Clash at Half-Time in Scoreless World Cup Draw
John Pantsil and Jude Bellingham exchanged insults at halftime during England’s 0-0 World Cup match against Ghana. The confrontation followed a hard foul on Jerome Opoku and was b…
Bellingham sparks halftime confrontation in England's goalless draw with Ghana
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in Boston and stayed top of Group J at the 2026 World Cup. Jude Bellingham was involved in a halftime confrontation with Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz and…
Severe Heatwave Across Europe Leaves Dozens Dead in France
An extreme heatwave has killed dozens in Europe, including at least 40 people in France and two young children left in a car. France, Spain, and Italy have issued heat warnings as…
Arkia launches one-night 50% sale as Air Europa resumes Tel Aviv-Madrid flights
Arkia is offering a one-night, 50% discount on many Europe and Mediterranean routes from midnight to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday. Separately, Air Europa will resume Tel Aviv-Madrid flight…
Meloni and Trump Clash Over an Insult, National Pride and Politics
Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump are locked in a public dispute after Trump mocked her in an Italian TV interview. Meloni says he invented the story, while his comments have raised…
Why the Zuckerberg-Musk MMA fight never happened
Dana White confirmed talks over a proposed MMA fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The fight fell apart after venue negotiations for Rome’s Colosseum became unworkable, w…
How Much Height Can Growth Hormone Treatment Really Add for a Child?
Doctors say growth hormone therapy can help some children grow taller, but only after a careful medical workup confirms a true need. Depending on the cause, treatment may add abou…
Holiday Airfares Soar, Even Nearby Destinations Are Costly
A new price check found that holiday flights for Israeli families have become extremely expensive, even to nearby destinations like Cyprus and Greece. Long-haul trips to New York…
Trump Escalates Clash With Italy Over Support on Iran
Donald Trump attacked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying Italy relies on U.S. protection but will not back Washington against Iran. The row worsened after Trump’s G7 co…
Belgium Stumble Again as De Bruyne and Lukaku Face Heavy Criticism
Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran at the 2026 World Cup, again struggling badly in attack despite 23 shots. A disallowed Mehdi Taremi goal, VAR drama, and criticism of Kevin De Bruyne an…
Belgium and Iran Play Out Goalless Draw as Qualification Remains Open
Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 at the World Cup on Sunday, with Alireza Beiranvand starring for Iran. A disallowed Mehdi Taremi goal and Nathan Ngoy’s red card were key moments, and qu…
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulhamid: from World Cup shock to European breakthrough
Saudi Arabia defender Saud Abdulhamid has gone from the 2022 World Cup upset over Argentina to becoming the first Saudi player to reach a top-five European league. After a difficu…
Europe’s Heat Wave Triggers Alcohol Bans, Public Closures and Health Warnings
Europe is facing a dangerous heat wave that has pushed governments in France, Germany, Spain and Italy to impose emergency restrictions. Officials are responding with alcohol bans…
Should Spain Worry? What a Flat World Cup Debut Really Means
Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in its World Cup opener sparked panic and criticism, but the article argues that one poor start does not define a tournament. Historical data and…
Brooklyn Beckham Turns Family Feud Into a $1 Million Ad Deal
Brooklyn Beckham made $1 million from a DoorDash ad that mocked his family amid an ongoing rift. The campaign drew backlash, but DoorDash released it anyway and it became a major…
Italian Press Lashes Trump After G7 Remark Sparks Outrage
Donald Trump angered Italy after saying Giorgia Meloni begged to pose with him at the G7, a claim she denied as invented. The Italian daily Libero answered with a front-page caric…
Lavish Roman Villa Linked to Emperors Unearthed Outside Rome
Archaeologists have uncovered a large, richly decorated Roman villa in Castel di Guido, west of Rome, near ancient Lorium. The site was linked to visits by emperors Hadrian, Anton…
Lisa Cook Says Her Legal Fight Against Trump Has Cost More Than $1.3 Million
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook disclosed that her fight against Donald Trump’s attempted removal has cost more than $1.3 million. The Supreme Court is expected to rule by the…
Last-Minute Deal Lets Jewish LGBTQ Group March in Rome Pride Under Heavy Security
Rome Pride organizers reached a last-minute compromise allowing Keshet Italia to march, after earlier excluding the Jewish LGBTQ group over a political manifesto. The group will j…
Meloni Denounces Trump’s Claim as Fake After G7 Photo Comment
Giorgia Meloni sharply rejected Donald Trump’s claim that she begged for a photo with him at the G7 summit. Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned U.S. visit after the disput…
Volunteer medic saves six-month-old baby from anaphylactic shock in Jerusalem
A six-month-old baby in Jerusalem’s Romema neighborhood suffered anaphylactic shock after a severe milk allergy. United Hatzalah medic Bezalel Altman administered an EpiPen, stabi…
Rome Tops Europe in Hotel Bed Bug Complaints
A MattressNextDay study of 12.9 million TripAdvisor reviews found Rome had the highest rate of hotel bed bug complaints in Europe. Venice and Florence also ranked in the top 10, a…
After 16 Years of Silence, a Daughter Reconnects With Her Father
Inbal Martin says a 16-year estrangement from her father began when he refused to attend her 1993 wedding. After a self-help workshop at age 36, she called him, they reconciled, a…
Hapoel Tel Aviv faces long odds after Maccabi takes 2-0 finals lead
Maccabi Tel Aviv took a 2-0 lead over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the championship series on Thursday. The article says teams with a 2-0 lead have gone on to win 116 of 119 such series, le…
New Fed Chair Kevin Worsh jolts markets with a more opaque, aggressive style
Kevin Worsh used his first Fed meeting to sharply change the central bank’s messaging, triggering declines in stocks and higher bond yields. Markets are now trying to gauge whethe…
Bezos Says AI Will Create Labor Shortages, Not Mass Layoffs
Jeff Bezos said at VivaTech in Paris that AI will likely create labor shortages rather than mass unemployment. He pointed to his new AI project, Prometheus, while Reuters reported…
Torah Scroll Dedication Marks Growth of Ramat Shlomo Community
A Torah scroll dedication was held for the Chalki BeKehilati, Beit Yitzchak community in New Ramat Shlomo. Speakers, including Chief Rabbi David Lau, highlighted unity, fixed Tora…
Romeo Beckham convicted in absentia over distracted driving in Westminster
Romeo Beckham, 23, was convicted in Westminster Magistrates' Court of careless driving after a September incident in London. He was fined and given three points after failing to r…
Meloni Says Israel Should Not Let Internal Politics Derail Peace Efforts
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Israel should help the Middle East peace process and warned that internal political debate should not derail U.S.-led diplomacy. Her rem…
Israeli Labor Court Awards Mother More Than NIS 200,000 After Return From Maternity Leave
Jerusalem labor court ruled that a power engineering company unlawfully stripped a worker of her management role after maternity leave and then fired her. The judge found violatio…
Mass brawl in northern Israel escalates to gunfire and police chase
A mass violent brawl in Mashhad in northern Israel escalated into gunfire, a police chase and a crash in Rome. Police arrested three suspects, recovered a handgun and ammunition…