Mayoral Election Race Heats up as Rome Prepares to Vote

A higher percentage of the Italian electorate vote in elections than in any other country in the world. On the 27th and 28th of this month the people of Rome will once again turn out to the polling stations to elect a new mayor. The canditates are the popular and outspoken Francesco Rutelli of the Democratic Party (Partito Democratico) and Gianni Alemanno of the conservative People of Liberty Party (Popolo della Libertá).

New Archaeoligical Discoveries Around Base of Colosseum

In most places, the accidental discovery of a 2000-year old statue is pretty big news, however, in Rome such discoveries barely raise eyebrows and for many, they are a hindrance to progress. Luckily, the equestrian statue discovered at the base of the Colosseum earlier this month - just 50cm underground - is not about to stop traffic. the discovery was made as work began on repaving the area around the Colosseum in order to make it look taller.

Italians do not do it Better

30% of Italians couples say they are dissatisfied with their sex life, while 40% no longer have sex at all, according to a recent survey carried out by sexologists. The study also reports that a significant decrease in the libido of males over the last ten years is to blame - however, it is believed that said males are simply no longer interested in their partners, as many still seek sex with prostitutes or stimulation online.