15.05.2013
Italian Riviera: The ship commander is under investigation for manslaughter
The city of Nice has expressed its “solidarity” and “empathy” for Genoa following a tragic accident last week in the Liguria capital. A massive cargo ship collided with the port’s control tower, killing seven and injuring four. Memorial services are taking place today for two people that have not yet been found. Read more … Liguria ship tragedy kills seven
26.02.2013
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Italian elections cause controversy as tough decisions will be given to a government that fundamentally disagrees with itself
The results of the Italian elections are in. A surprise third place has been given to comedian and Italian Riviera native Beppe Grillo. Coming in first is Pier Luigi Bersani, followed closely by Silvio Berlusconi. The concern now is how the government and country can stabilise as Bersani's centre-left seems likely to dominate lower house and Berlusconi's centre-right the Senate. Read more … A little bit of everything for Italy's new government
25.02.2013
Italian Riviera: The votes are being counted for the general election 2013, but few can guess the results
The polling stations officially closed across Italy at 14:00 GMT in what could be one of the closest elections in the nation's history. While Pier Luigi Bersani's centre-left Democratic party (PD) has emerged as a front-runner, former comedian Beppe Grillo's protest party drew in ample support in the final stages. But anything could happen in the midst of Monti's unpopular austerity measures, as young voters in the north west admit to "strategical voting."Read more … Italian elections reveal a divided nation
20.12.2012
Italian Riviera: Seven months after the fact, aid will be distributed to northern Italy
Northern Italian regions hit by earthquakes in May 2012 will receive 2.66 billion euros in aid. The European Commission gave approval for the funding on Wednesday 19th December to help agriculture recover from the devastating natural disaster, which killed seven and left many villages in ruin.Read more … Billions in aid for Italian agriculture
09.12.2012
Advertorial: New to the aquarium - the Costa Pass
What does famous Spanish artist Joan Miró have to do with the Genoa Aquarium? Well, until 7th April, guests at the famous marine hub will also get the chance to visit the Palazzo Ducale in Genova for the 'Miró! Poetry and light' exhibition.
Read more … Take a trip to Genoa!
08.08.2012
Italian Riviera: 2,000 year old boat discovered off the coast of Ligurian town Varazze
For almost a century, fishermen in the Italian region of Liguria have spoken of the mysterious pottery shards they regularly pulled up in their nets. Their questions have now finally been answered with the discovery of a Roman wreck that has lain almost perfectly preserved on the sea floor for two millennia. Could this ancient treasure reveal stories of the past? Read more … A seabed of secrets
24.07.2012
Italian Riviera: Genoa's acquatic centre sees a baby penguin taking his first steps
The Aquatic Centre in Genoa has revealed that a recently born penguin has made his first appearance. Visitors can now meet the new arrival, taking the first steps dressed in its soft grey baby plumage, until the middle of September.Read more … Baby penguin says hello
29.06.2012
Liguria: The man who brought tennis to Italy
Charles Lowe lived in Wiltshire for many years but he also spent much of his retirement on the Italian Riviera, where he was just as generous with his donations to good causes - including providing funds for Italy's first tennis courts.Read more … The philanthropist of Bordighera
27.06.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: 15 pond turtles head back to nature
A pack of pond turtles, commonly known as the Emys Orbicularis, are getting ready to set off into the wild this month as part of a project pioneered by the Albenga Emys Leca Center in Genoa. It has already been a great year for the centre with a record number of turtles born at the reserve. Read more … Genoa pond turtles head to the wild
30.05.2012
Italy: A nation tries to recover from second wave of earthquakes
The death toll following northern Italy's largest earthquakes is continuing to rise and a further seven people are believed to be dead or trapped under rubble in the Emilia Romagna region. Soldiers have been drafted into the area to help support the rescue services but time could be running out for the missing people who are feared to be still entombed in the wreckage. Read more … Search for survivors continues
