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Symposium for Bishops and Religious Superiors on Sexual Abuse

A meeting on child abuse brought together representatives of national bishops' conferences and the leaders of 33 religious orders as well as...

by Alessandro Serranò in Italy on 09/02/2012

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Press conference at the headquarters of newspaper Il Manifesto

A press conference is held at the headquarters of the newspaper Il Manifesto as the Ministry of Economic Development has initiated a forced...

by Stefano Montesi in Italy on 09/02/2012

Society

Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome

Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou and Joy, the Chinese merchant and his daughter were killed a month ago during a robbery in Rome. The funeral...

by Alessandro Serranò in Italy on 09/02/2012

09/02/2012 - Symposium for Bishops and Religious Superiors on Sexual Abuse - Italy - A meeting on child abuse brought...
09/02/2012 - Press conference at the headquarters of newspaper Il Manifesto - Italy - A press conference is held at the...
09/02/2012 - Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome - Italy - Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou...
08/02/2012 - Sixtieth day of Trenitalia workers' sit-in at Venice Railway Station - Italy - The sixtieth day of a sit-in protest by...
08/02/2012 - Demonstration in solidarity with the Greek people - Rome - Italy - Italians hold a demonstration in...
07/02/2012 - Rome's rooftops become covered in snow - Italy - Stunning views from a terrace of the...
07/02/2012 - The big chill continues in Veneto - Italy - The big chill continues as polar...
07/02/2012 - Snow continues to fall on Southern Italy - Italy - In southern Italy snow continues to...
06/02/2012 - Snow and ice paralyzes Italy - Bologna - Italy - Snow fall in numerous cities and cold...
06/02/2012 - Monti meets the Secretary General of OECD Angel Gurria on reforms - Italy - The Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti...

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Shandon in Reunion Tour Concert
The reunion tour of the Italian ska-core and punk rock band Shandon, took place at the Orion Live Club. The band was originally formed in 1994 and disbanded in 2006. Rome, Italy. 28th J...
Symposium for Bishops and Religious Superiors on Sexual Abuse
A meeting on child abuse brought together representatives of national bishops' conferences and the leaders of 33 religious orders as well as abuse victim Marie Collins, a leading v...
Press conference at the headquarters of newspaper Il Manifesto
A press conference is held at the headquarters of the newspaper Il Manifesto as the Ministry of Economic Development has initiated a forced liquidation of the newspaper due to austerity...
Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome
Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou and Joy, the Chinese merchant and his daughter were killed a month ago during a robbery in Rome. The funeral was at a Buddhist ceremony in Rome, ...
Sixtieth day of Trenitalia workers' sit-in at Venice Railway Station
The sixtieth day of a sit-in protest by workers of Trenitalia employees in underway. Trenitalia has removed the night trains to Nice, Monaco and Vienna by laying off 1,000 worker. Italy...
Planet Funk performs at the Orion Live Club - Rome
After the huge success of the cover of the Nancy Sinatra song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin,'" the history of the band 'Planet Funk', returns to the stage in...
Demonstration in solidarity with the Greek people - Rome
Italians hold a demonstration in solidarity with the greek people outside the Greek Embassy, organized by the 'Committee No Debt', against the EU leaders and bank heads. Italy...
Rome's rooftops become covered in snow
Stunning views from a terrace of the Pincio of the roofs of Rome still covered by snow after a snow storm over the last week. Rome, Italy. 7th February 2012
Italy's capitol is covered in snow - Rome
During the nights between the 3rd and 4th of February, Rome was surprised by a fantastic display of snowfall. Many of the streets, historical locations and monuments are completely cove...
The big chill continues in Veneto
The big chill continues as polar temperatures hits Italian beauty spots in Veneto. The Brenta River becomes frozen due to the chill which is gripping Europe. Italy. 7th February 2012
Snow continues to fall on Southern Italy
In southern Italy snow continues to fall, but in Tuscany and the North snowing has subsided. Ice and the wind has made temperatures several degrees below zero. Italy. 7th February 2012
Snow and ice paralyzes Italy - Bologna
Snow fall in numerous cities and cold temperature are experiences in most cities across Italy. 6th February 2012
NEGRITA performs at the Palladium - Rome
The Fats Waller arrives in Rome, the third leg of the "Damn tour live". After having started the show with "Change", Pau sang older songs with the latest from the la...
Monti meets the Secretary General of OECD Angel Gurria on reforms
The Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti meets the Secretary General of OECD Angel Gurria over Italian reforms, Palazzo Chigi, Rome, Italy. 6th February 2012
Negrita perform live during their Dannato Vivere Tour
After a long, hard weekend of snowfall, the band Negrita performed live in concert in Rome's Palalottomatica, to an audience of 5,000 excited fans. Italy. 5th February 2012
Snow blankets the Italian capital
A rare snow blankets the historic city of Rome,Italy. February 4th, 2012
Polar temperatures grip Padua
No snow and polar temperature in the Veneto. The Brenta River is frozen due to the chill which is gripping Europe. Padua, Italy. 5th February 2012
The chinese dragon dance parade - Prato
Prato is home of the largest chinese community in Europe. The dragon dance parade is part of the new year celebration. Prato, Italy. 5th February 2012
Rome covered in snow a rare sight for residents and tourists
With schools and public transportation closed, a sunny day brings many people to visit the historical center covered with snow, a rarity to see and photograph, Rome, Italy. 4th February...
Snow falls in Rome for the first time in 27 years
For the first time in 27 years a snow storm hit Rome dumping the cold white stuff. Italy. 4th February 2012

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Oggi a Roma (ore 12.00 piazza

Oggi a Roma (ore 12.00 piazza Colonna) dimostrazione degli Aquilani che protestano per le tante promesse non mantenute dal Governo, piano casa inadeguato, mancanza riduzione delle tasse. Partecipano il sindaco dell'Aquila e il presidente della provincia dell'Aquila.

I'm looking for a writer

I'm looking for a writer patner to produce international photo+story projects

I'm working in south Italy,

I'm working in south Italy, on my personal project about the road called Domitiana. The road at border of society. If you have other work for me in south Italy i'm available.

In september, 3e32 committee

In september, 3e32 committee is going to organizing demonstration in L'Aquila about the Houses government project.

Carla Bruni visits

Carla Bruni visits earthquake-shattered town of L'Aquila ahead of the G8. Images and reports.