Mag 24th, 2008 by admin
As in his promises, our PM abolishes the principal Italian property tax - called ICI - with the exception of the holiday homes and the Luxury or Villas main residences.
However, another good reason to buy property in Italy…
Feb 23rd, 2008 by admin
“Il Festival” is coming….
From 26th February to 1st March!
The Festival della canzone italiana (in English: Italian song festival) is a popular Italian song contest running since 1951 and held annually in the city of Sanremo. Usually referred to as Festival di Sanremo, or outside Italy as Sanremo Music Festival, it was the inspiration for the Eurovision Song Contest.
For some years (from 1953 to 1971, except for 1956) each song was sung twice by two different interpreters (singer or band). The festival has been used as the way of choosing Italy’s Eurovision entry from 1956 to 1966, in 1972 and 1997.
The Festival is broadcast live on TV Rai Uno in Eurovision Network since 1955. From 1951 to 1954 it was transmitted only on radio RAI.
The Ariston Theater hosts the annual San Remo Music Festival, the internationally famous song “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu”, also known as “Volare”, was performed at this festival for the first time by Domenico Modugno in 1958. The San Remo festival is so popular amongst Italians that it is often referred to simply as “Il Festival” (The Festival).
Gen 17th, 2008 by admin
Gen 15th, 2008 by admin
With winter Festa di Primavera (Spring Festival) is back, packed with even more innovations, for its 11th edition, and still supported and promoted by Province of Imperia in partnership with Azienda Speciale of the Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Sanremo, Sanremo’s Casino and Riviera Trasporti.
From 7th January to 18th May a rich calendar of events including, excursions, enogastronomic weekends, sport, culture and much more, according to the classic slogan “1000 events in 100 days”. Among the scheduled events many are those that have grown and have seen their fame consolidated thanks to Festa di Primavera.
In San Bartolomeo al Mare “Saggi & Assaggi” (Essays & Tastes), Arts and Flavours of Rovere, Ciocco Day; in Apricale the Festa dell’Amore (Festival of love); in Ranzo Festa dell’Olio nuovo (New olive oil festival); in Perinaldo Rassegna del Carciofo Provenzale e dell’olio d’oliva” (Provencal Artichoke and Olive Oil Festival); in Bajardo the events connected to Museo del Sorriso (Smile Museum); in Badalucco the Badalucco Art Festival.
The events organized by the Council of Sanremo assume special importance, like Sanremo in Fiore, the Milano - Sanremo (bicycle race) and the weekends related to the West Liguria regattas.
“Our contribution includes the Corso Fiorito (Flower Parade) and all the collateral events of Sanremo in Fiore - Councillor Igor Varnero has commented -. This year’s theme is “The Olympic Games” which will allow us to have great sport champions, from the 60s to now, here in Sanremo.”
In Imperia, instead, Sol&Vento, important sport event that focuses on wind and on all renewable energy sources, will excel.
“Despite the evident difficulties that we have to undergo from the Region – vice President of Province Franco Amadeo has commented – we are satisfied of the trend of tourists’ presence. The data collected last week show that there is an increase of +3.27% for arrivals and of 0.65% for presences. In addition an authoritative newspaper such as “Il Sole 24 ore” has awarded our province as best in Italy, climatically speaking. To sum up…we have all the potentials to develop and to make the most of both winter and summer tourism. Festa di Primavera is set in this perspective: promote the territory and make it more inviting”.
A point on which notary Franco Amadeo regularly insists is promotion linked to marketing, concepts which depend on each other and are strongly bound.
“Territory must not only be promoted – the vice president says – but also sold. It is necessary to give it a value and sell it, completing the circle and making promotion really useful”.
Hence the long list of events which characterize Festa di Primavera wants to help the Province of Imperia and attract tourists and visitors. Among the main innovations free accommodation for children who will stay with adult members of the family at the accommodation facilities that participate to the initiative; the possibility to benefit from the special tourism packages realized by our province’s travel agencies; the extension to 3 days of the free Riviera Trasporti bus service for Primavera Card holders.
Still in calendar the classic enogastronomic events, the Festival dei sentieri (Paths Festival), the Primavera Card discounts, the free excursions organized by Azienda Speciale, all will be summarized in a handy and exhaustive booklet distributed by the accommodation facilities that participate to the initiative.
From: sanremonews.it
Gen 10th, 2008 by admin
From next Sunday to 16th March, 23rd edition of Inverno Musicale (1986-2008) by the Departments of Culture and Tourism of the Council of Bordighera.
The concerts will take place at following locations: the Anglican Church, Palazzo del Parco, Terrasanta Church.
For the month of January:
Sunday 13th, Palazzo del Parco, 4.00 p.m.: “Arcomusica” Orchestra with music by Rossini, Grieg, Vivaldi, Bizet. Ticket: 5 Euros.
Sunday 20th, Palazzo del Parco, 4.00 p.m.: “Viva Verdi” the most beautiful romances and duets taken from Verdi’s operas. Full ticket, 14 Euros; concessions, 12 Euros.
Sunday 27th Anglican Church, 4.00 p.m.: “Immaginando in musica” with pieces by Bacalov, Goldsmith, Piovani, Rota, Morricone, Savina, Giachino, Corner. Ticket, 5 Euros.
February
Sunday 3rd, Palazzo del Parco, 4.00 p.m.: Massimo Dal Prà Quartet (jazz concert) with music by Jordan, Davis, Dal Prà, Raimondo, Taschini. Full ticket: 12 Euros; concessions 10 Euros.
Saturday 9th, Palazzo del Parco, 9.00 p.m.: M.J.Q. Sound’s (modern jazz quartet sounds) with music by Goya, Lewis, Morricone, Daniele, Gillespie, Jackson. Full ticket 12 Euros; concessions, 10 Euros.
Sunday 10th, Anglican Church, 4.00 p.m.: Choir of Facoltà di Musicologia di Cremona: music by Isaac, Lasso, Mancini, Bruckner, Poulenc. Ticket 5 Euros.
Sunday 17th, Anglican Church, 4.00 p.m.: Violin and piano recital with Marco Fornaciari and Rossana Re: music by Schumann, Bruch, Glinka, J. S. Bach, Grieg. Ticket 5 Euros.
Sunday 24th, Anglican Church, 4.00 p.m.: Piano recital with Rita Cucé: W.A. Mozart’s music (all the takings will go to “Progetto Afghanistan-Back to the Music”). Ticket, 5 Euros.
Month of March:
Sunday 2nd, Anglican Church, 4.00 p.m. opera concert with Claudia Sasso (soprano) and Fabio Barigazzi (piano): music by Gounod, Donizetti, Mozart, Bellini. Ticket, 5 euros.
Sunday 9th, Terrasanta Church, 3.30 p.m.: concert offered by the Council of Bordighera: W. A. Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus, KV 618, Requiem in Re Minore, KV 626 (free contributions will go to the now under construction maternity ward in Lyhwinja – Congo Zaire).
Saturday 15th, Anglican Church, 4.00 p.m.: Piano concert: Nikolay Bogdanov: music by Chopin, Balakirev, Rachimaninov. Ticket 5 Euros. Piano concert with Veronica Rudian: music by Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Piazzola, Rachmaninov. Ticket 5 Euros.
For information: +39 0184 272400.
From: Sanremonews.it
Nov 13th, 2007 by admin
This will be the waterfront in the next future:
- new sandy beaches: Summer 2008
- new Port (350 yachts berths): Summer 2011
Nov 7th, 2007 by admin
The easiest way to reach the Riviera dei Fiori is to fly into Nice, which is 35 minutes from the Italian border.
EasyJet flies to Nice from Belfast, Bristol, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Newcasle Bruxelles, Berlin, Dortmund, Paris, Geneve and Basel.
Ryanair flies to Nice from Dublin and to Toulon (1h 30 from Itay) from London Stansted.
The other way is fly to Genoa from London Stansted with Ryanair.
Of course, you can use the traditional Airlines as British Airways, Alitalia, Air France from London City to Nice! , BMI, Aerlingus, etc
Nov 7th, 2007 by admin
As explained below, the main advantage of being resident in Italy is that registration tax to be pais on completion is lower.
Since 1st January 2007, the permesso di soggiorno no longer applies to European Union nationals living in Italy. However, British nationals must take out a residence certificate at the Ufficio Anagrafe. After having submitted the application, the local Polizia Municipale will come and check where you live, so it may take some time before the certificate is ready.
The day you are resident in Italy, you have the same rights as an Italian to the National Health Service. Pensioners from EU countries will need form E121, while EU nationals transferred to Italy by their home country will need forms E101 and E111. E300 is used for anything regarding unemployment benefits.
From: The Italian Magazine - December 2007
Nov 7th, 2007 by admin
On the current issue of ”The Italian Magazine” (a magazine published in UK) there is a very well done article by Mrs Leaonne Hall about our region, focused on the Riviera dei Fiori (the ”Flowers Riviera”).
“….this area is home to some of Italy’s most stunning hilltop villages, sandiest beaches and best weather….”
“….Sanremo is a lush and verdant place - you’ll find brightly coloured gardens and flowers everywhere…again, the microclimate of the riviera in in evidence at the Ormond Gardens and Nobel Villa, where many species of exotic flowers grow…”
“….Dolceacqua is set on the River Nervia, it has been occupied since the Iron Age, and one of the town’s most famous sites is the Ponte Vecchio, wich was built in the 15th century. The bridge was made famous thanks to a painting by Monet….”
“….Bordighera has always had an affinity with the British, being a prominent resort town during Victorian times, and many aristocratic Brits built art deco holiday home here. Bordighera was the site of Italy’s first ever tennis club, and more evidence of the British presence can be found everywhere, from the Anglican Church to the British cemetery….”
“….It is impossible to mention sanremo without looking at the numerous events hosted here each year…the Sanremo Music festival, the Sanremo rally, the Milan-Sanremo bicycle race, sailing regattas, the Flowers parade….”
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Matteo
Nov 2nd, 2007 by admin
Just to remind you why Western Liguria is so special:
Sanremo, 02 November 2007, h. 16.18
Temperature: 19.8°C, Sunny
Humidity: 56%
Today’s Rain: 0.0 mm
Wind: SW at 11.3 kt (perfect for Sailing…)
Matteo