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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
Filed under Economy, social innovation and change, Uncategorized
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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Naples City Council sets bad example
Anthony M. Quattrone During the past four years, the Naples City Council was scheduled to hold 135 sessions, but, 36 meetings had to be called off because there were not enough council members present for the session to be considered … Continue reading
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