Ventimiglia (10)
28.07.2011
Italian Riviera: Mayor of Ventimiglia overturns resignation to stand by citizens
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 … Scullino stays on as prefect probe Mafia infiltration links
08.06.2011
Italian Riviera: Authorities relocate migrants throughout Northern Italy as mayor says enough
Hundreds of Tunisian migrants have been essentially kicked out of Ventimiglia after the Italian authorities closed a welcome centre in the border city.Read more … Tunisians kicked out of Ventimiglia
10.12.2009
Italian Riviera: Bajardo where time has stopped and hunting, hiking and horseriding rein
Winding up the narrow mountain road clinging to the Ligurian Alps with the Intemelia valley hovering far below may make for nervous driving. But it’s worth the trip for the breathtaking panoramic views en route through this unspoiled part of the world. Leaving the chic town of Sanremo behind, you will pass by lush forests, home to chestnut and olive trees and the odd local farmer working his vines. Your destination: the forgotten, sleepy and truly authentic Italian village of Bajardo – population 290. Read more … Italian hilltop village the perfect hideaway from busy coast
12.10.2005
Italian Riviera: Disruption on the railway
Passengers travelling between France and Italy had their journeys severely disrupted after a bomb was discovered on the railway line near Ventimiglia station yesterday around 10am.Read more … Bomb found in Ventimiglia
25.08.2005
Italian Riviera: Operation to put an end to unpaid parking penalties
Italian authorities in Ventimiglia have decided to clamp down on French drivers who avoid paying their parking fines. Nice Matin reported that failure to pay parking penalties is estimated to cost the town around 30,000 euros a year.Read more … Italian police chasing up French fine evaders
19.01.2005
Italian Riviera: Initial findings suggest he was not shot by the police
Bruno Kelly, the 37 year old man who opened fire on police at the Ventimiglia toll on January 12th was not shot by the police as was alleged in initial reports.Read more … Ventimiglia toll victim committed suicide
14.01.2005
Italian Riviera: Dead man was ‘perfect neighbour’
A report in the local paper Nice-Matin this morning says the dead man in yesterday’s shoot-out with the police at Ventimiglia motorway toll may have had family problems. Bruno Kolly, originally from Saint- Rémy-de-Provence was described by some as a ‘model employee’ at the chemicals factory where he worked in Crissey, and as a good neighbour.Read more … Enquiry goes on into Ventimiglia shoot out
13.01.2005
Italian Riviera: Drivers witness death of man stopped by police at Ventimiglia
Drivers passing through the péage at Ventimiglia yesterday evening witnessed a horrifying incident as police exchanged gunfire with a drunk driver from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.Read more … Gun fight at motorway toll
