Rome Named Europe’s Least Safe City

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Rome, the capital of Italy, was recognized as one of the least safe cities in Europe. According to the European Union's latest report on the quality of life in European cities for 2023, only 38% of the local population feel safe on the streets of Rome at night. This has caused serious concern and frustration among residents and visitors to the city, which has traditionally attracted tourists for its cultural heritage. The second place in the negative rating was the Greek Athens (40%), and the third place was the French city of Marseille (43%). The report also found important differences in the perception of security between cities in different regions of Europe. Smaller cities with fewer than 250 thousand residents scored higher in safety, with 75% of residents feeling safe. On the other hand, southern EU countries have an overall decrease in feeling safe (63%), but individual cities such as Oviedo in Spain and Braga in Portugal stand out with high scores, which adds to the complexity of the overall analysis. This issue causes a serious discussion about the measures that can be taken to improve the situation. Local authorities and public organizations are faced with the task of ensuring security and restoring trust among residents. It is expected that this issue will become one of the main topics for discussion and implementation of measures in the development of the city in the coming years.