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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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Saint Januarius' feast day - Naples

The Feast of Saint Januarius, is a one-day religious commemoration, when the Roman Catholic saint's polychrome statue is carried through the...

by Alessandro Serranò in Italy on 19/09/2011

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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,...
30/09/2011 - Landscapes of Italy's southern city of Naples - Italy - Naples is a city in southern Italy,...
19/09/2011 - Saint Januarius' feast day - Naples - Italy - The Feast of Saint Januarius, is a one-...
19/09/2011 - The 85th Annual Procession of Saint Gennaro - New York City - United States - A religious procession for the feast of...
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 - 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...

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On the occasion of the 45th World Day of Peace, the Community of Sant'Egidio promote the message of Pope Benedict XVI "Educating young people to Justice and Peace". Rome,...
Thousands march in after racist shootings
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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...
99 Posse perform live in Milan
99 Posse, an Italian hip hop/reggae group from Naples, celebrated their 20th anniversary since the band formed with a live two-hour concert. Italy. 5th December 2011
 Italian group 99 Posse releases new album
Ten years after their last album, the 99 Posse return with the album Cattivi Guagliuni. 99 Posse is an Italian hip hop/reggae group from Naples, most of 99 Posse's songs deal with...
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...
Annual feast of San Gennaro winds to a close - New York City
Annual feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy celebrates the patron saint of Naples, and turns Mulberry Street into a 10-day Italian food festival. It is reputed to be the largest outdoor...
Saint Januarius' feast day - Naples
The Feast of Saint Januarius, is a one-day religious commemoration, when the Roman Catholic saint's polychrome statue is carried through the streets, prayers are held and a service...
The 85th Annual Procession of Saint Gennaro - New York City
A religious procession for the feast of Saint Gennaro took place through the streets of Little Italy in Manhattan. A brass band followed the Saint's statue as it was transported by...
Night fishing near Naples
Fishermen use powerful lamps to attract fish whilst taking part in night-time time fishing on a small boat near Palinuro, Italy. 14th August 2011
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.
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Palermo Protests against Precarious Job Situation
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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