This week we are delighted to introduce Bonnie from Napoli Unplugged. If you are going to visit Naples, check out the Napoli Unplugged blog for a slice of everyday life in the city and the website for up-to-date tourist information.
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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.
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Julia Roberts gained 10 pounds in weight whilst filming “Eat, Pray, Love” in Italy, she tells the Daily Mail today...
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Cardinal Crescenzo Sepe, Archbishop of Naples, is to be investigated over his alleged part in a corrupt property deal.
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Chef Antonio Sorrentino shares some advice on how to organise a festive drinks party complete with mouth watering Mediterranean finger food..
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A work by the mysterious British street artist Banksy in Naples has been covered with graffiti and completely ruined. The work, a Banksy interpretation of Bernini’s Santa Teresa, was frescoed on a wall opposite Santa Chiara and in it the saint in ecstasy has a McDonald’s meal and a Coca Cola on her lap.
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In yet another hit to the reputation of the city of Naples, news has emerged that certain bakeries and pizzerie may be using wood from stolen coffins to fire their pizza ovens.
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The historic Caffè Gambrinus in Naples celebrated its 150th birthday yesterday by offering free coffee to all who asked for a “caffè pagato” at the counter between 11 am and 1 pm. In so doing the proprietors, Antonio and Arturo Sergio, have revived a charming Neapolitan tradition...
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The Ischia volcano, which last erupted 700 years ago, has what Mr Bertalaso refers to as “the most loaded gun barrel” because of the build-up in its magma chamber...
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