04.02.2010
Italian Riviera: France’s first lady causes uproar across the border as she cancels appearance in Italy’s biggest music festival
As final preparations get underway for Italy’s most prestigious music festival, which runs from 16 to 21 February in San Remo’s Ariston Hotel, news comes that Carla Bruni will not attend as planned.Read more …
16.12.2009
Italian Riviera: Speeding Italians face fines on French territory in new trial
Italian-registered cars flashed by speed cameras in France have been at the centre of a trial which could spell the end of a fine-free era for foreign cars caught in European countries.Read more …
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 …
30.11.2009
Italian Riviera: Giorgio 1st loses long battle against illness
The tiny Principality of Seborga is mourning the loss of its most famous son, HSH Prince Giorgio 1st, who has died after a long illness. Perched in the hills above Bordighera in Italy, Seborga has been fighting to have its independent status recognised by Italy.Read more …
21.09.2009
Italian Riviera: Europe’s longest bike path
Labeled Europe's lon-gest and most scenic bike path, stretching between San Lorenzo al Mare and Ospedaletti in Liguria, it is without a doubt a wonder-ful tourist attraction, show-casing the gorgeous coastline at its best. In addition to being an ideal way to visit the quaint sleepy villages en route while avoiding traffic jams, it is also perfect for taking a leisurely bit of exercise. Read more …
24.06.2008
Italian Riviera: WWII explosive denoted last week in high security operation
An unexploded bomb, said to be a World War II explosive dropped by the RAF, recently provoked the mass evacuation of the Italian border town of Ventimiglia. The bomb, with the capacity to cause damage across a 500 metre radius, disrupted both rail services and road traffic.Read more …
06.12.2007
Italian Riviera: The aquarium in Genoa promises festive activities with a bite
Christmas starts tomorrow at the aquarium in Genoa. From December 7th to January 6th festivities will take place, sure to entertain both children and adults alike with sharks the star attraction.Read more …
05.12.2007
Italian Riviera: Astronomical debate in Genoa
A special meeting of scientific minds to try and find a logical explanation for the phenomenon of what religious tradition refers to as the Christmas star takes place today (5th December 2007) in Genoa at L’Auditorium dell’Acquario di Genova.Read more …
05.10.2007
Italian Riviera: 47th International Boat Show held at Genoa Fairground
The Salone Nautico Internazionale Boat Show is being held from the 6th – 14th of October at Genoa Fairground. This is set to be one of the greatest boating industry shows of the year.Read more …
28.08.2007
Italian Riviera: Genoa aquarium set to nurse it back to health
A sea turtle was found by a fisherman in the town of Voltri, Italy. The 70kg Caretta carreta turtle species is a rare one and as such these sea creatures are protected by the convenzione di Washington CITES.
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