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Naples authorities on Monday embarked on a project to demolish one of the Vele housing blocks that have become notorious symbols of urban decay and organised crime in the southern Italian city. The demolition of the Vela Gialla, in the drug-ridden Scampia suburb to the north of the city, took place in the presence of Naples mayor Gaetano Manfredi w...

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Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi architect who became the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize in 2004, has built an incredible body of work that is so revolutionary and daring that it has brought her worldwide fame. From the Fire Station in Weil am Rhein, Germany (1993) to the Guangzhou Opera House in China (2010) and the Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku (2013),...

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Leaders from U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples and the City of Gricignano di Aversa, Italy, met during a key leader engagement on February 21. The visit underscored the ongoing efforts to foster positive relations between the base and its Italian neighbors. NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. John Randazzo and Gricignano Mayor Vittorio Letti...

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Ciao and Vespa, icons of Italian scooters, return in electric format to keep Italian design alive Italians and smart working: 60% appreciate it Homicides down in last 10 years, Italy is among safest countries in Europe Italy’s cultural tourism continues to thrive with growing global interest Pope Francis signs decree recognizing Salvo D'Acquisto's...

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Oscar winning actress Mira Sorvino told the Los Angeles Italia film festival at the Italian Institute of Culture in California Friday night that her dream is to be Neapolitan like her father and actor Paul and her grandfather Fortunato who lived in Naples' Vomero quarter. "I want to be Italian, or rather Neapolitan, in homage to my father Paul and...

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In the historic center of Naples, young men and women serve as guides at the Duomo and soon at other churches "under restoration and enhancement." Entrance and guided tours are free, and anyone who wishes to donate or become a member is welcome. Many of the guides come from difficult situations. This is a commendable project explained by Don Anton...

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The release of the coffee table book Napoli Amore (Assouline, December 2024) couldn’t have been better timed because it coincides with a recent surge in tourism to Naples. In the past, many travelers to Italy were reluctant to visit Naples because of its historical association with organized crime and reports of overcrowding and grittiness. But the...

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Italy remains one of the most sought-after cultural destinations in the world, with its cities of art continuing to attract increasing attention from global tourists. This is highlighted in the 2025 Cultural Tourism Report, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the cultural tourism trends in Italy, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Lear...

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Sinner: the agreement includes a suspension despite acknowledging his innocence San Faustino and the cost of being single in Italy Italy’s new law tackles fake online reviews in tourism and hospitality ITA Airways, inspired by Alitalia Italy promotes sports in schools and reintroduces Youth Games Serious concerns over seismic swarm in the Campi Fl...

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Two 17-year-old Neapolitan teenagers, Matteo Morvillo e Amedeo Valestra, have developed a groundbreaking app called Cucinalo (Cook It), designed to combat food waste by helping users make the most of what they already have in their kitchens. The app, which reads the leftovers in your fridge, suggests recipes based on available ingredients, and give...

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