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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 on Naples begins demolition of last Scampia ‘Sail’ building

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.

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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 on Demolition of Naple’s notorious ‘Yellow Sail’ begins

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.

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balcony collapse Scampia. Image courtesy of Vigili del Fuoco

Tragedy Strikes Scampia: Balcony Collapse Claims Lives

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Tragedy Strikes Scampia: Balcony Collapse Claims Lives

Yesterday evening, a devastating incident occurred in the Scampia district of Naples. A balcony collapse at the “Vela Celeste” led to the deaths of a man and a woman, with thirteen others injured, including two two-year-olds. All involved were members of the same family.

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