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Euroflora Blossoms in Genoa
Genoa will be in bloom with flowers from five continents when the 10th program of Euroflora begins.
Read MoreInternational Day of Italian Cuisine
Pesto Genovese will be the only thing on the menu for the 4th Annual International Day of Italian Cuisine.
Read MoreSerbia to ask for replay
The Serbian Football Federation is to ask UEFA [Union of European Football Associations] for a replay of its Euro 2012 qualifier match against Italy following the ending of the match after six minutes last Tuesday.
Read MoreSeal pup born at Genoa Aquarium
A female vituline seal [harbour seal] pup weighing 11,6 kilos was born at the Genoa Aquarium in the early hours of Sunday 11th July. The birth was natural and took place on land. Mother and pup are said to be doing well...
Read MoreUnification celebrations begin in Genoa
Minister of Culture Sandro Bondi announced that March 17th 2011 will be a national holiday. The celebrations are controversial because Northern League leader Umberto Bossi has called them “rhetorical and useless”...
Read MoreWhat about an Italian Columbus Day?
Many may be surprised to know that one of Italy's most famous sons, Cristoforo Colombo, is not really celebrated in Italy itself. However, if Italy's Economic Development minister gets his way, that may soon change.
Read MoreG8 prison sentence sought for former Italy police chief
Prosecutors on Wednesday asked a Genoa court for a prison sentence for Italy's former police chief for allegedly pressuring a witness to commit perjury in a trial over police brutality at the Group of Eight summit in 2001.
Read MoreGenoa focus of Italy's World Oceans Day
Following the UN General Assembly resolution, World Oceans Day will now take place on June 8 each year, in a bid to raise public awareness about the crucial role of oceans in human society and planetary conservation.
Read MoreControversial conservative priest Baget Bozzo dead at 84
Conservative priest Father Gianni Baget Bozzo, known for political activism, died in his sleep here during the night at age 84, it was announced Friday morning.
Read MoreGenoa celebrates Mediterranean treats with Slow Fish
The port city of Genoa is to celebrate the treasures of the Mediterranean sea, with a Slow Food event devoted to fish.
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