Italian Riviera
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Italian Riviera: WWII explosive denoted last week in high security operation
British bomb causes havoc in frontier town
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 … British bomb causes havoc in frontier town06.12.2007 0
Italian Riviera: The aquarium in Genoa promises festive activities with a bite
Christmas with the sharks in Genoa
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 … Christmas with the sharks in Genoa05.12.2007 0
Italian Riviera: Astronomical debate in Genoa
The Christmas Comet
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 … The Christmas Comet05.10.2007 0
Italian Riviera: 47th International Boat Show held at Genoa Fairground
Genoa Boat Show starts tomorrow
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 … Genoa Boat Show starts tomorrow28.08.2007 0
Italian Riviera: Genoa aquarium set to nurse it back to health
Rare species turtle found in Voltri
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.
Read more … Rare species turtle found in Voltri13.08.2007 0
Pinocchio village celebrates
Processions, bonfires and dancing commemorates the Assumption
Read more … Pinocchio village celebrates28.09.2006 0
Italian Riviera: A weekend and streets full of music
Festival delle Bande Sanremo
The Italian seaside resort of Sanremo will be swinging this weekend, September 30 to October 1st, as the town celebrates the 10th year of its famous Festival delle Bande.
Read more … Festival delle Bande Sanremo26.04.2006 0
Italian Riviera: Roya village cut off
Rockfall Near Casterino
A weekend rockfall near Casterino has left the town inaccessable by road and the villagers temporarily stranded. Three-thousand cubic metres of rockface were dislodged at around 7am on Saturday morning and has blocked off nearly 50 metres of road.
Read more … Rockfall Near Casterino08.12.2005 0
Italian Riviera: classic concerts
Verdi's "la Traviata" comes to Sanremo
The Sanremo Symphony Orchestra presents a selection of scenes from Giuseppe Verdi's famous opera, "La Traviata".
Read more … Verdi's "la Traviata" comes to Sanremo01.12.2005 0
Italian Riviera: Sanremo and Imperia celebrate South American music
"Tangi Argentini"
The Ligurian seaside town of Sanremo will be ringing to the sound of South American music as the first of two concerts takes place today at 4.30pm.
Read more … "Tangi Argentini"
