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Teatro Sannazaro in 2021 Image credit: 22 febbraio 2021. ANSA/CESARE ABBATE/

Italian state to acquire Naples’ Teatro Sannazaro

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s culture ministry has announced plans to acquire the historic Teatro Sannazaro in Naples following a devastating fire that severely damaged the 19th-century venue last month.

Fire at Naple's Sannazaro Theatre. Image credit: social media

Fire devastates historic Sannazaro theatre in Naples

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A huge fire destroyed the historic Sannazaro Theatre in central Naples on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to the building and nearby homes.

Red sail building in Scampia demolition. Foto IPP/Felice De Martino Napoli 17/12/2025 Inizio demolzione della Vela Rossa a Scampia Italy Photo Press World Copyright

Naples begins demolition of last Scampia ‘Sail’ building

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Demolition of the last remaining ‘sail’ (Vele) apartment block in Naples’ troubled Scampia district began on Wednesday. It marks a major step in a long-planned urban renewal project.

Naples Opens Monte Sant’Angelo Station

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Naples took a major step forward in urban transport on 11 September 2025 with the official inauguration of Monte Sant’Angelo station on the new Line 7. The station, designed by British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor, has been more than two decades in the making.

Three workers killed on Naples construction site

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three workers died on Friday morning after falling from a basket elevator at a construction site in Naples’ Vomero neighbourhood.

Map showing today's earthquakes in and around the Campi Flegrei including the 4.6-magnitude earthquake. Image credit: INGV Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License .

4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Naples and Campi Flegrei

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples at 12:47 p.m. on Monday, June 30, marking it the most powerful tremor in the area in the past 40 years. The epicentre was located in the Bacoli area, with a depth of 5 kilometres. The shock was clearly felt in central Naples, sending residents […]

Aerial view of the caldera at Campi Flegrei. A second earthquake in a week was reported on 15th March 2025

Second earthquake in a week strikes Campi Flegrei

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic caldera near Naples at 1:32 pm on Saturday, Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported. The shallow quake, with a depth of just 2.9 km, was widely felt across the area. It is the second earthquake in less than a week in the area.

Easthquake in Campi Flegrei shakes Naples Credit: Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse/REX/Shutterstock)

Naples shaken by earthquake in Campi Flegrei

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake in the Campi Flegrei volcanic caldera shook the Naples area overnight, sending frightened residents into the streets. The quake caused some damage and injured one person.

Vela Scampia. The Yellow Sail is being demolished today. Creative Commons credit: Wikipedia Atribución 4.0 Internacional.

Demolition of Naple’s notorious ‘Yellow Sail’ begins

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The demolition of the Vela Gialla (Yellow Sail) in Naples’ Scampia district began on Monday at 10:16 am, marking a significant step in the area’s regeneration. Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi and members of the Sails Committee of residents attended the event.

Rome - top spot on Tripadvisors 2025 Best of the best Food Destinations. Credit: shutterstock

Rome tops Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Food Destinations 2025

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy continues to captivate travellers worldwide, with multiple cities earning spots in Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice awards. Rome took top spot for Best of the Best Food Destinations for 2025. Recognised for their outstanding food and culture, these Italian gems offer unforgettable experiences for every traveller. Here’s a closer look at the highlights and must-visit sights […]