Italy Earthquake May 2012 – Contact Friends and Loved Ones
In response to a comment on the article on the earthquakes which shook Italy up last Sunday 20th May, here is a brief article which can be used by anyone trying to find or contact friends or relatives who are in Italy at the moment to find out if they are OK.Simply leave your message in the … More >>
An Earthquake Alarm
The recent reports of earthquakes in Italy have been perturbing, to say the least. So, I wondered, does any kind of simple earthquake alarm exist? A quick hop over to Amazon.com revealed that such things do exist and, apparently, work, or so says one user."I live in San Diego. After the … More >>
Strong Earthquakes Shake Northern Italy
An strong earthquake shook a large section of northern Italy at around 4am on Sunday morning. Later on in the day, around 3 pm in the afternoon, another earthquake occurred. Both earthquakes have caused considerable damage and loss of … More >>
Brindisi School Bomb Tragedy
Today a bomb went off outside a high school in the city of Brindisi, Puglia in southern Italy. One sixteen year old girl has been killed, others have been injured.Reports are coming though that one girl has died and another eight or so pupils … More >>
Italy’s Chronicles’ Spring Treasure Hunt
Here's a kind of blog treasure hunt quiz to keep you occupied over the weekend.The first person to get the correct answer will receive the treasure in the form of a €50 (c. $63 USD - c. £40 UK) Amazon gift card to spend on whatever they like … More >>
Best Selling Italian Coffee Top 10
Here is the May 2012 Italian coffee Top Ten compiled from Amazon.com.As you will discover, Italian coffee roaster Lavazza is still dominating the Italian coffee top ten. Indeed Lavazza coffee now occupies nine of the ten spots. The last time … More >>
Public Pocket Money for Progeny
Italy's Northern League political party, already rocked to its roots by revelations regarding suspected misuse of party funds - which were 'donated' by Italy tax payers - is sinking further into the mire.The recently deposed leader of the … More >>
Into the Bowels of the Colosseum in Rome
If and when you visit the Colosseum in Rome, I suggest you take the underground tour.The underground Colosseum tour first opened late 2011 and then was closed right away due to storms. It reopened in April this year. Upon my travels to Rome I … More >>
Berlusconi Party Blocks Anti-Corruption Legislation
Italy's Mario Monti led government is working on the creation of laws to reduce Italy's frightening levels of corruption, only progress is being hindered by Berlusconi's PdL party members.Corruption is a major problem in Italy and something … More >>
Italy Travel
Into the Bowels of the Colosseum in Rome
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Walking in Italy – Ten Popular Guides
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A Worthwhile Trip – Hiking the Cinque Terre
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Rome and Memory Cards
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Green Tourism is On the Increase in Italy
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