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America’s Cup World Series in Naples – final countdown

Anthony M. Quattrone Events are scheduled to take place from 11 through 15 April 2012 Naples is almost ready for the World Series of the America’s Cup. The water front road, Via Caracciolo, which is closed to traffic, is hosting … Continue reading

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Scrambling for the America’s Cup

Anthony M. Quattrone One of the primary objectives of the municipal government led by the Mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, has been to bring to Naples some major international events which may act as a catalyst for urban renewal … Continue reading

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Garbage crisis: landfills are almost full

The environmental health councilor for the city of Naples, Paolo Giacomelli, is concerned that there is no clear indication from Regional and Provincial officials where Naples should be dumping garbage as of Tuesday, 18 January 2011.  According to Giacomelli, Naples … Continue reading

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Skyrockets and burning garbage

Anthony M. Quattrone Neapolitans celebrated the arrival of the new year by chaotically and haphazardly exploding thousands of skyrockets and other fireworks. Like every year, during the time frame from midnight to about two hours later, Naples was an undeclared … Continue reading

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