Sciopero

What's On In Rome is a frequently-updated English language guide to current cultural activities in Rome.

The site includes write-ups of cultural events that are interesting.

Even more useful is the page of strike information. As any seasoned traveller will tell you, the most important Italian words that you must learn are grazie, per favore and sciopero. Five major transportation strikes that were planned for this week have been postponed because of the pope's funeral. Amazing.