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31.07.2011 1

Italian Riviera: Richer, fatter, and taller on less pasta

Italy now and then

As Italy celebrates 150 years since its unification (Il Risorgimento meaning resurgence), we look back at how the country has changed in the last 150 years.Read more …

28.07.2011 0

Italian Riviera: Mayor of Ventimiglia overturns resignation to stand by citizens

Scullino stays on as prefect probe Mafia infiltration links

Gaetano Scullino

The mayor of Ventimiglia, Gaetano Scullino has reversed his decision to resign over corruption allegations. Scullino initially stepped down from his post on the 24th of June, following intense pressure from the prefect of Imperia Francescopaolo Di Menna, who sought an investigating into suspected mafia infiltration in Scullino’s administration. Read more …

29.06.2011 0

Italian Riviera: Scullino's resignation throws town into political turmoil

Mayor of Ventimiglia steps down over Mafia links

Gaetano Scullino

The mayor of Ventimiglia, Gaetano Scullino, has resigned following an investigation into alleged Mafia infiltration in his administration. Read more …

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Anti-nuclear activists unite together in Toulon

In the war against nuclear power, campaigners have come up with an innovative way to gain media attention during the presidential elections by pulling together to stage a gigantic human chain.Read more …

Labour union protests tomorrow

National labour unions will hold peaceful marches in cities across the country tomorrow as part of Labour Day demonstrations. Like the rest of France, protests in the Alpes Maritimes will focus on austerity policies which unions say are increasing unemployment and forcing wage cuts.Read more …

Bank Holiday! But what to do?

A bank holiday is always great news but it also means more time to fill. Check out our special selection of events and low cost activities, so that you can "bank" on a fun weekend! Read more …

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