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Naples - Santa Claus is black

Two Nigerian immigrants dressed as Santa Claus playing a traditional African drum called a Djembe. They beg at the church of Santa Chiara, in the...

by Ferdinando Piezzi in Italy on 08/12/2011

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Landscapes of Italy's southern city of Naples

Naples is a city in southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions,...

by Rodolfo Buccico in Italy on 30/09/2011

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Waste piles high in Naples as the issue turns into an emergency

There is still a serious waste emergency in Naples due to mismanagement, corruption and overfilled landfills. Naples, Italy. 2nd August 2011

by Ferdinando Piezzi in Italy on 02/08/2011

08/12/2011 - Naples - Santa Claus is black - Italy - Two Nigerian immigrants dressed as...
30/09/2011 - Landscapes of Italy's southern city of Naples - Italy - Naples is a city in southern Italy,...
02/08/2011 - Jobless Neapolitan with his Animals - Italy - A Neapolitan jobless man seen begging...
02/08/2011 - Waste piles high in Naples as the issue turns into an emergency - Italy - There is still a serious waste...
02/08/2011 - Graffiti and murals on the walls of the University District of Naples - Italy - Graffiti and murals on the walls of the...
02/08/2011 - Unemployment spurns protests across Naples - Italy - There are about 250,000 unemployed...
13/02/2011 - Anti-Berlusconi protests in Naples - Italy - Italian women held anti-Berlusconi...
06/01/2011 - Statuette of Berlusconi in Antigua on the Neapolitan Holy Crib - Italy - A statuette of Berlusconi in Antigua...
04/01/2011 - Murals on the walls of Naples University - Italy - The walls of Naples University "...
21/10/2010 - Garbage war around Naples - Italy - New clashes occurred near Naples today...

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Naples -  Santa Claus is black
Two Nigerian immigrants dressed as Santa Claus playing a traditional African drum called a Djembe. They beg at the church of Santa Chiara, in the historic center of the city. Naples, It...
Landscapes of Italy's southern city of Naples
Naples is a city in southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields...
Unemployment spurns protests across Naples
There are about 250,000 unemployed people living in the city, they constantly organise movements to protest. The city of Naples also has highest percentage of unemployed people in Italy...
Waste piles high in Naples as the issue turns into an emergency
There is still a serious waste emergency in Naples due to mismanagement, corruption and overfilled landfills. Naples, Italy. 2nd August 2011
Jobless Neapolitan with his Animals
A Neapolitan jobless man seen begging in Spaccanapoli street with his animal friends, which included a duck and two dogs. Naples, Italy. 2nd August 2011
Graffiti and murals on the walls of the University District of Naples
Graffiti and murals on the walls of the University Federico II, District of Naples. Italy. 2nd August 2011
De Magistris elected new mayor of Naples
Supporters celebrate the election of Luigi De Magistris as new mayor of Naples.
Anti-Berlusconi protests in Naples
Italian women held anti-Berlusconi demonstrations today following recent sex scandals which the premier has become embroiled in. Naples, Italy. 13/02/2011
Statuette of Berlusconi in Antigua on the Neapolitan Holy Crib
A statuette of Berlusconi in Antigua for the Neapolitan Holy Crib is for sale on stalls along with images of Valentino Rossi, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Luciano Pavarotti and many more. Naples...
Murals on the walls of Naples University
The walls of Naples University "Ferderico II" painted with coloured graffiti and murals of protest. Italy. 4th January, 2011
Garbage war around Naples
New clashes occurred near Naples today between police and demonstrators in riot against decision to open a new dumping ground in a very polluted area The Pope is afraid about the situa...
A Special Thank you To Collier County Law Enforcement Officers
One of the safest cities in USA. Naples, USA. 01/10/2010
Pink Heals Tour.
Guardians of The Ribbon Came, helping to fight the battle against cancer, came to Naples. Naples, USA. 25/09/2010
Collier Christian Chamber Monthly Luncheons
The Christian Chamber monthly luncheons offer places where members and individuals interested in membership can network their business or organization. Christian Chamber topic: Giving G...
Young street dancer in Fort Myers Beach
It was a fun and enjoyable experience being on the Fort Myers Beach street despite the scorching heat of the sun watching a young street dancer trying to earn a little extra money for h...
Naples singer Nathan Brooks launches a new CD
His music is simple, but deliberately so. Brooks’ vocals, melodies and messages create a legato blend of warm tones and soul-soothing dynamics. Florida, USA. 10/09/2010
How to feed an Alligator
Alligators swim and eat in a natural environment, and it takes a special skill to feed one. Naples Zoo, Florida USA. 13/08/2010
National Gay Pride in Naples
National Gay Pride parade was held in Naples and involved huge trucks, decorated with bright colours, carrying hundreds of gay people, many of them dressed with colorful costumes, danci...
Vesuvius: To live under the volcano
Today two million people live in the immediate vicinity of Mount Vesuvius. Naples, Italy. (30/05/2010 - 01/06/2010)
"Le Fontanelle", where the living talk to the dead
The cemetery of “le Fontanelle”, an ossuary in the middle of the “Rione Sanità”, is one of the most disquieting places in Naples. Naples, Italy. 30/05/2010