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Crowley "shed" to sell for €1.2 million

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:16:12 +0000

A dilapidated Italian villa which has been abandoned for many years and is now overgrown with long grass and weeds is on the market at 1.2 million euros [$1.6 million] reports the Telegraph. read more

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Berlusconi Will Win Italy Again

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:05:43 +0000

Berlusconi’s government looks as though it is in trouble, but it is probable that Silvio Berlusconi would like nothing more than to go to the country. If he does manage to push Italy towards general elections, he will win again, because Italy’s left know zero about marketing

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How Tech Types Can Work in Italy

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:41:40 +0000

I’ve had a few emails recently from people who want to move to and work in Italy . Often, it seems, a pleasant holiday in Italy has provoked navel gazing, and lots of ‘life change’ thoughts. Well, here’s something which might help a few people working in programming , web development or web design and other tech jobs turn Italy dreams into reality.

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The Seaside Pleasures of Nervi, Near Genoa, Italy

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:20:34 +0000

Not far from the northern Italian coastal city of Genoa lies the scenic seaside suburb of Nervi. As Genoa lover Di Mackey , and a few others know, sleepy little Nervi has its attractions. My other half is from Genoa, and first took me to Nervi long ago. I liked it, and you might too. The last time I was in Genoa, two weeks ago, we went to Nervi and I took a few photographs, which you can see below. What’s at Nervi? Quite a lot actually. There is the scenic little fishing harbour, the seaside walk, and the peace and quiet of Nervi Park. Along the seaside walk, which runs across the top of the rocky seashore, there are restaurants, and a rather well hidden foccacia bakery, which does very good focaccia bread, which is either plain, with onions on top, or with a cheese filling. It’s rather tasty, and is eaten for breakfast in coffee bars by residents of Genoa, but can be eaten at any time! Then there are the splendid views, especially in the direction of the gorgeous Cinque Terre, about which I have written before. You can see some photographs of the Cinque Terre here in my obviously entitled Photographs of Monterosso, Le Cinque Terre, Italy post.

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Milan’s Ecopass Suspended from 2nd to 20th August

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:47:47 +0000

This year, as in each year since its introduction at the start of 2008, Milan’s Ecopass pollution charging system is taking a summer break. This means that visitors to Milan can drive into the city and not have to worry about having to purchase a pollution charge ticket between the 2nd and 20th August 2010. As Milan’s authorities point out, there really is no need for pollution levels to be controlled in the northern Italian city during August, seeing as the number of vehicles in circulation during this month falls by an average of 48%. Quite simply, few cars means virtually non-existent pollution. If only Milan were the same all year round, adds he wistfully. Anyway, no Ecopass to pay is good news for those who stay in Milan in August, and it may even encourage those touring Italy by car to make a detour so they can spend a day or two looking around the city

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The miracle of Afragola

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:53:02 +0000

Imma Mauriello, aged ten, was pulled out alive from the rubble of a collapsed apartment building in Afragola, near Naples, on Saturday. The two-storey building had collapsed on Friday night and three people, including Imma’s grandmother, with whom she was spending the night, were killed. The other two victims were a couple who were found locked in an embrace.

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Berlusconi Divorces Fini

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:47:39 +0000

From spat to full-blown split. Silvio Berlusconi’s marriage of political convenience to Gianfranco Fini has ended in tears. Scorned lover Berlusconi even rejected Fini’s last minute attempts to kiss and make up and remain part of Berlusconi’s party of love. End of love in. Period.

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What to say in the gelateria

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:50:51 +0000

Custom Teaser: It is high summer so let’s deal with that most important of topics – how to ask for an ice cream and the flavour you want. Words by Pat Eggleton – Photos courtesy of GS Gelato It is high summer so let’s deal with that most important of topics – how to ask for an ice cream and the flavour you want.

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How to Find a List of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:19:16 +0000

Italy has an almost endless number of beautiful villages. Many are unspoiled medieval villages situated on hilltops, others are dotted along Italy’s coastline, and some are tucked away in Italy’s many mountainous corners. The choice is nothing short of bewildering. Luckily there is a list. Someone has thoughtfully created a list of Italy’s most beautiful villages and it can be found over on a website called ‘I Borghi Più Belli D’Italia’. This official website set up by the National Association of Italian Municipalities , from which one can also purchase an 800 page guide in English to the huge number of beautiful villages of Italy, is addictive

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