My Tiny Feed

gr.euronews.com

Rome's Jubilee Preparations: Renovations and Tourism Strategies

Rome is undergoing major renovations for its upcoming Jubilee year, impacting iconic sites like the Trevi Fountain, and implementing new tourism strategies to manage the expected influx of visitors.

Read original article in Greek

Greek

United States

European UnionItalyTourismRomeJubileeRenovations

Catholic ChurchCaritas

Marianna StrekstadtDaniela CarboneRoberto Gualtieri

Why is so much construction happening in Rome?: Rome is undergoing extensive renovations in preparation for a major Jubilee year in 2025, a religious event celebrated every 25 years by the Catholic Church, expecting 35 million pilgrims.
What are Rome's plans for charging tourists to visit the Trevi Fountain?: Rome is considering charging tourists a 2-euro fee to visit the Trevi Fountain to manage overcrowding and improve visitor experience during the Jubilee year, also implementing an online reservation system.
What is the current state of the Trevi Fountain and what are tourists doing?: The Trevi Fountain is currently closed for maintenance, with a temporary plastic pool allowing tourists to toss coins for tradition, though the makeshift pool has received mixed reactions.
How is Rome preparing financially and infrastructurally for the Jubilee year?: Billions of euros in government and EU funds have been invested in Rome's infrastructure and historical sites in preparation for the Jubilee year, aiming to improve transport, waste management and renovate iconic monuments.
What new initiatives are being introduced for tourists during the Jubilee year?: In addition to renovations, Rome is launching a new AI-powered virtual assistant called "Julia" to help visitors navigate the city and discover lesser-known attractions during the expected influx of tourists.

Jan 23, 04:12

EU Proposes Pan-European Customs Area to Ease Post-Brexit Trade with UK

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic proposed exploring a pan-European customs area with the UK, potentially through the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM), to reduce post-Brexit trade friction; the UK government is consulting businesses on this matter, while the EU also seeks progress on veterinary agreements and a fisheries deal.

Jan 23, 04:13

EU Electricity Generation: 75% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2024

In 2024, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable sources like solar (up 22% from 2023) and wind providing over 47%, while nuclear energy contributed nearly 24%, and coal use dropped to under 10%, its lowest level in 40 years.

Jan 23, 04:13

EU's Renewable Energy Hits Record High, Surpassing Fossil Fuels

A new report reveals that 47% of the European Union's electricity now comes from renewable sources like solar and wind, exceeding coal and gas combined, driven by the European Green Deal and the war in Ukraine, contrasting sharply with the U.S.'s fossil fuel focus.

Jan 23, 04:13

Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles

The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.