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Rome-antic weekends: Eight of the best hotels for couples in Italy’s capital

Whether you’re planning a weekend break or honeymoon in the Eternal City, Rome’s a no-brainer for those seeking romance. Here’s our pick of the top eight hotels in Rome for a stay ‘a due’.

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Italy told to recognize same-sex couple rights

The European Court of Human Rights said on Tuesday that Italy must recognize the rights of same-sex couples.

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Italy moves towards gay 'stepchild adoption'

Italy’s ruling Democratic Party is moving towards including same-sex adoption in its upcoming civil unions law, but only if one of the partners in a gay couple is the child’s biological parent.

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Italian Senate approves 'speedy divorce'

The Italian Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to allow couples to divorce after six months of separation, a drastic reduction of proceedings currently in place.

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180 Italian couples in UK 'quickie' divorce scam

The divorces of 180 Italian couples registered in courts in England and Wales were on Tuesday declared void after officials uncovered widespread fraud.

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Pope tells couples not to go to bed angry

Pope Francis on Friday advised married couples not to go to bed angry "even if the plates fly" in a light-hearted address during a pilgrimage to the sites associated with St Francis of Assisi.