Italian Riviera

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09.09.2010 0

Italy: Sanremo-based organization celebrates a worthy 40th anniversary

Prince Albert II honours institute

Prince Albert

A host of high profile guests are expected to join celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Sanremo, Italy.Read more …

04.02.2010 0

Italian Riviera: France’s first lady causes uproar across the border as she cancels appearance in Italy’s biggest music festival

Carla Bruni withdraws from San Remo 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 …

28.09.2006 0

Italian Riviera: A weekend and streets full of music

Festival delle Bande Sanremo

Piazza San Siro, a popular outdoor music venue in Sanremo, Italy

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 …

08.12.2005 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 …

01.12.2005 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 …

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With the Siberian cold front “Cooper” sweeping through the region, freezing temperatures have caused havoc. Canceled flights, school and bus services inconvenienced many yesterday and despite clear skies today, the cold weather is set to continue, with fu

Cold snap set to continue

With the Siberian cold front “Cooper” sweeping through the region, freezing temperatures have caused havoc. Canceled flights, school and bus services inconvenienced many yesterday and despite clear skies today, the cold weather is set to continue, with further snow forecast for Saturday. Read more …

Fifth man arrested over jewellery death

Police have arrested a fifth man in relation to the bungled jewellery heist that killed store owner Thierry Unik in Cannes La Bocca. The 40-year-old suspect is yet to be charged as investigators determine his level of involvement in the case.Read more …

Toll increases start tomorrow

Tolls are set to increase by 10 cents at certain barriers between Aix and Nice tomorrow. It equates to an overall increase of 2.05 per cent, in line with inflation.Read more …