The Dispatch

Refugee flow to Italy rises, 4,500 in 24h, Health centre for Ukrainian refugees in Naples

The flow of Ukrainian refugees to Italy has risen in the last 24 hours with 4,500 more arrivals, the interior ministry said.Some 31,287 Ukrainian citizens have now arrived in Italy…

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Photo Story: The Christmas fair of San Gregorio Armeno in Naples reopens

Crowd of tourists, almost all wearing protective face masks, in front of the art shops of the crib of San Gregorio Armeno where on Friday evening the 150th edition of…

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Photo Story: San Gennaro blood liquefaction ritual in Naples

The archbishop of Naples Domenico Battaglia holds a vial believed to contain the blood of the 3rd century saint San Gennaro (Saint Januarius) during the so-called liquefaction miracle, in the…

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Photo Story: Tourists return to Naples

A group of cruise passengers accompanied by a guide walk in front of the Maschio Angioino Castle in Naples, southern Italy, 24 May 2021. Italy is gradually easing lockdown measures…

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Maradona would still be alive had he played for Juventus rather than Napoli – Cabrini

Diego Maradona would still be alive if he had played for Juventus and not Napoli, Juve great and 1982 World Cup winning defender Antonio Cabrini said Friday. "Maradona would still…

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Police, protesters injured as protests turn violent in Campania – Updated

Naples witnessed a night of violent protests in view of the restrictions in the Campania region, aimed to curb the recent Covid-19 cases spike. Around 11 pm a revolt broke…

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Photo Story: In the darkest night, hope survives

The art installation 'Wolves Coming' by Chinese artist Liu Ruowang is seen as the word 'HOPE' is spelled by turning the lights on in certain rooms at the NH Panorama…

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Photo Story: Life in the ‘Quartieri Spagnoli’ in Naples

The street market of the 'Quartieri Spagnoli' in Naples, Italy, is crowded with people who, also because of the narrow streets and also the passage of cars and motorbikes, cannot…

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Photo Story: It’s not only about the money

Amid the flurry to buy protective masks because of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting a a gross shortage worldwide, Gino Varriale, owner of a bakery, produces and gives free protective masks…

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Surveillance cameras to be installed in ambulances as Medical professionals in Naples under attack, including hijacking

The city of Naples has experienced at least five attacks on medical professionals in as many days, Italian media reported on Monday. The incidents, which include hijacking an ambulance, are…

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Putin’s anger at the arrest of Russian manager in Naples

A top manager at ODK, a state-run Russian firm that produces engines, has been detained in Naples at the request of the United States which accuses him of "economic spying",…

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Tragic death in Italy, man throws baby from second floor

Tragedy struck Naples on Monday morning as a 35-year-old man threw his 16-months old daughter to her death from a second-floor balcony and then jumped himself, seriously injuring himself. The…

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Italian Health Ministry issues heat alert for 6 cities, for 16 on Friday

The Italian health ministry has issued a heat alert for six Italian cities for Thursday and for 16 on Friday. The red alert indicates the maximum risk level for all…

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In Naples, 83-year old man kills ice-cream and drinks stand owner over noise coming from selling stand

In Naples, an 83-year-old, man shot death an ice-cream and drinks stand owner over the noise coming from the stand at Palma Catania near Naples Sunday morning. Giuseppe Di Francesco,…

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Shooting in Naples hospital

A young gunman wearing a helmet opened fire in the courtyard of Naples' Vecchio Pellegrini hospital overnight, sources said on Friday. The intended target appears to have been a 22-year-old…

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Bolzano, Trento voted Italy’s best places to live

According to a study by Italian Catholic newspaper Avvenire Bolzano is the best place to live in Italy. In second place is another northern city, Trento, according to the study…

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Naples Mayor ready to defy Salvini and let Sea-Watch dock in the city

Naples is ready to defy Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini and let in a charity-run ship carrying 32 migrants that is blocked in the stormy Mediterranean, the city mayor said…

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“If a heartless minister lets pregnant women, children, the elderly, human beings die at sea, the port of Naples is ready to welcome them, we are human.” – The mayor of Naples

TGCOM - "If a heartless minister lets pregnant women, children, the elderly, human beings die at sea, the port of Naples is ready to welcome them, We are human, with…

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