https://www.teatro.it/spettacoli/abba-dream-in-concerto ABBA Dream celebrates the extraordinary career of a group that has sold over 400 million records and conquered the world with iconic songs. On stage, a live band, two extraordinary female voices and a show that combines music, costume changes, choreography and spectacular lighting. From classics like Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia to the best-loved pieces from their repertoire, each song is a journey back in time to relive the magic of a timeless band. 13 May 2025 | Metropol Theatre, Corigliano Calabro (CS)14 May 2025 | Cinema Teatro Garden, Rende (CS)15 May 2025 | Politeama Theatre, Catanzaro (CZ) Street viewInterestedTheatricalNotre Dame De Paris7 - 9 May Point of interestCatanzaro MuseumCorigliano-Rossano MuseumCorigliano-Rossano MuseumRende MuseumRende Last update: May 4, 2025 6:01 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Download OFFICIAL TOURIST INFORMATION SITE © 2022 Calabria Region Tourism and Commerce Department Gennaro Gattuso is much more than Corigliano Calabro's most famous son He is an idol to the residents of the Italian town and receives frequent displays of affection for putting the area on the map The latest homage to the Valencia CF coach has been made through the medium of art an impressive mural of Gattuso has been painted Street artist Claudio Chiaravallloti – Morne was commissioned to paint the piece which shows Gattuso raising the 2006 World Cup with Italy The project was an initiative by the 'Schiavonea e Sant'Angelo' association and Mario Martilotti the head of urban regeneration in the area Related news Ver todas The pitch has been restored thanks to donations from LALIGA EA SPORTS and contributions to the ‘FILA CERO SOLIDARIA’ Latest news Ver todas The defender talks over the win in Gran Canaria The Valencia CF coach analyses the win over UD Las Palmas Among the weekends in Calabria that pleasantly combine nature and spirituality the itinerary on the trail of St Francis of Paola is one of the most important destinations for religious tourism in Calabria which finds in the Shrine of Saint Francis the final destination of a religious pilgrimage but also of a nature trek that passes through splendid locations among woods and small villages immersed in tranquillity The Way of St Francis of Paola is a nature-religious route dedicated to the figure of the Calabrian saint Exactly like the famous Camino de Santiago the "Calabrian Santiago" is organised in stages and issues participants with credentials and testimonials at the end of the route There are three possible variants: the Via del Giovane (49 km in 3 stages); the Via dell'Eremita (62.7 km in 3 stages) and the Via dei Monasteri (135 km in 6 stages) The first route links two important localities related to the history of St Francis: San Marco Argentano and Paola The first locality is linked to the childhood of Francis who was born with a serious eye deformity and by his parents' vow wore the Franciscan habit for a year until he was disbanded in San Marco Argentano San Marco Argentano is located along the Valle del Crati Places to see along the way include the Norman Tower the Cathedral of San Nicola with its crypt and the Matina Abbey with its chapter house dating from between the 11th and 13th centuries Also of interest are the Diocesan Museum and the Clarisse Monastery Among the practicable itineraries in the footsteps of St Francis of Paola retraces the stages of Francis' hermit vocation The itinerary evokes a fundamental stage of the Franciscan Way in Calabria when the saint travelled from Paola to Paterno Calabro as the founder of the Order in the region Having arrived in this small community in the Serre Cosentine in 1444 St Francis personally dedicated himself to building the church Here the saint stayed for a long time and from here he left on 2 February 1483 for France cloister and the Grotto of Penance are part of the entire complex The third option of the Saint Francis Walk in Calabria is the Via dei Monasteri which unites in a single itinerary the towns of Paterno Calabro The foundation of the monasteries of Spezzano and Corigliano takes us to the height of Brother Francis' spiritual maturity when his concern for his homeland drove him to create solid communities of brothers united by the same sobriety as the founder Passing through the hills and valleys of the Serre Cosentine the itinerary enters the forests of the Sila National Park and it descends gently to the expanses of olive groves vineyards and citrus trees of the Gulf of Corigliano visits to the Castle and the Franciscan Sanctuary rich in precious works of art and frescoes from the end of the 15th century you can admire the precious Codex Purpureus Rossanensis all the roads of the Saint Francis Walk lead to Paola Here stands the birthplace of the saint and the majestic Shrine of San Francesco di Paola The large square houses the façade of the modern basilica and the original church which contains a number of relics and the striking first chapel The cloister of the convent is decorated with a cycle of frescoes narrating the life of the saint a pleasant path through the greenery leads to the tiny refuge of the saint in his younger years referring to the miracles of the Fornace and the Fonte della Cucchiarella whose waters are attributed the same healing properties as those of Lourdes https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/on-the-trail-of-st-francis-of-paola You might be interested inJubilee 2025The Way of the Holy Friars2024-12-16 14:29:05 Point of interestSpezzano della Sila Place of worshipPaterno Calabro Point of interestSpezzano della Sila MuseumSan Marco Argentano Place of worshipSan Marco Argentano Place of worshipPaola Point of interestPaola Last update: Nov 29, 2024 10:16 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License have been evacuated after major floods struck in Corigliano and Rossano Calabro in the province of Cosenza in Calabria Many of those evacuated are being housed in a sports hall Roads have been blocked by flood water and debris Local media are reporting that a street in the old town of Rossano Calabro has completely collapsed The force of the flood water rushing through narrow streets has swept away cars and other vehicles The heavy rain has also caused landslides in the area No deaths have been reported by official sources although there have been some rumours on social media sites that several people are missing over 200 mm of rain fell in 24 hours between 11 and 12 August in Corigliano Calabro MeteoWeb say that 160 mm of rain fell in the early hours of yesterday in Corigliano Calabro Italy’s civil protection agency (Protezione Civil) have issued high level (red) weather alerts for parts of Calabria Mid level (orange) alerts have been issued for Sicily and northern eastern and southern Puglia Calabria Governor Mario Oliverio said earlier today that he will call a state of emergency and ask for government aid “given the dramatic situation” after a torrential downpour caused massive floods on the region’s coast in Cosenza and Catanzaro provinces “I remain close to and full of solidarity towards citizens affected by the storm,” the governor said after visiting the disaster sites along with local mayors and other officials Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands — SolarDuck a developer of offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) technology is collaborating on a new development in the Gulf of Taranto offshore Calabria The other collaborators are Italy’s assets manager Green Arrow Capital and New Developments Their 120-MW OFPV farm will be integrated with a 420-MW floating offshore wind project SolarDuck’s elevated platform design is said to allow photo-voltaic panels to be deployed in significant wave heights while ensuring a safe environment for access and maintenance staff The Corigliano hybrid wind-solar farm off the coast of Corigliano-Rossano will feature 28 floating wind turbines providing a generating capacity of 420 MWp 540 MW when combined with the 120-MW OFPV farm with the latter generating more than 160 GWh of solar energy annually Italy’s government has taken steps to simplify requirements for offshore wind projects Under the country’s national recovery and resilience plan measures are underway to further simplify authorization procedures for renewable offshore plants The Decree FER2 should introduce mechanisms to promote renewable energy projects including OFPV You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The project will install SolarDuck’s unique elevated platform technology that allows photovoltaic (PV) panels to be deployed in significant wave heights whilst maintaining a safe working environment for access and maintenance and minimising environmental impact the collaboration will also allow the harnessing of the complementarity of wind and solar energy resources we believe this is a unique opportunity for the offshore renewable energy industry to help shape a favourable regulatory framework and facilitate the scaling of OFPV but also for other countries in the Mediterranean Our collaboration with New Developments and Green Arrow Capital can also serve as a catalyst for OFPV in Italy,” said SolarDuck CEO The project is part of Green Arrow Capital’s Infrastructure of the Future Fund (GAIF) which invests in renewable energy and digital infrastructure in high-potential markets in Europe exemplified by our innovative offshore projects These cutting-edge infrastructures not only generate green energy contributing to sustainable energy transition and independence but also demonstrate their complementarity to onshore installations preserving precious land resources,” said Founder and Chief Information Officer of Green Arrow Capital Group The Corigliano offshore hybrid wind-solar farm will be located in the gulf of Taranto off the coast of Corigliano-Rossano in Calabria The farm is planned to feature 28 floating wind turbines for a wind capacity of 420 MWp in addition to a 120 MWp OFPV farm for a combined 540 MW of capacity The OFPV farm alone will generate more than 160 GWh of solar energy per year The Winter 2023 issue of Energy Global hosts an array of technical articles weather analysis This issue also features a regional report looking at the future of renewables in North America and a report from Théodore Reed-Martin on how Iceland utilises its unique geology for renewable energy Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/solar/01032024/solarduck-green-arrow-and-new-developments-to-collaborate-on-italian-hyrbrid-project/ Lantana Capital Ltd has been appointed as the mandated sell-side advisor for the public auction of Heliosphera SA's bankrupt solar panel factory in Tripoli Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): Already a member? Sign in here https://www.teatro.it/spettacoli/oliva-denaro-ambra-angiolini Ambra Angiolini brings to the stage ‘’Oliva Denaro‘’, an intense and poignant tale inspired by one of the most significant events in 1960s Italy. Starting from the true story of Franca Viola, the first young Sicilian woman to refuse the so-called ‘reparatory marriage’ after having suffered violence, the show evokes the struggles for dignity and freedom. Oliva, the protagonist, tells us her story: from her adolescence lived in a social context that imposed rules and limits on women, to the moment when she took the courageous decision to say ‘no’ to submission, challenging norms and prejudices. 21 January 2025 - Metropol Theatre Cinema, Corigliano Calabro (CS)22 January 2025 - Apollo Theatre Cinema, Crotone (KR) Cinema Teatro Metropol, Corigliano-Rossano CastleCrotone MuseumCrotone Last update: Jan 22, 2025 6:00 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License World 360 migrants leave Italy ‘ghost ship’ Italy-bound ‘ghost ship’ migrants paid up to $8,000 each to traffickers Italy (AFP) ― Italian authorities disembarked 360 cold and hungry migrants Saturday from a ship left adrift by its crew off the country’s coast with some having paid up to $8,000 to traffickers for the perilous journey It was the latest in a wave of such incidents involving migrants crossing the Mediterranean to flee conflict and poverty in the Middle East and Africa and attempting to reach Europe by sea The migrants have been preyed upon by people smugglers who have recently resorted to a new tactic of abandoning “ghost ships” full of desperate travellers off European coasts Women and children were among hundreds of migrants left stranded aboard the Ezadeen which docked in the Italian port of Corigliano Calabro around 11 pm Friday after a delicate operation by the Italian navy to take control of the ageing vessel Its arrival was one in a series of maritime dramas that Italy has grappled with in recent days and which have brought some 2,000 rescued migrants to Italian soil Italian prefect Gianfranco Tomao told reporters migrants can now pay traffickers between $4,000 and $8,000 for passage to Europe Passengers aboard the Ezadeen had paid amounts in that range and the ship was later left to drift in stormy seas off southern Italy without fuel or electricity Some confusion remained about whether the vessel’s crew jumped ship simply peeled off masks they’d worn during the crossing then melted in among migrant passengers to be rescued as naval ships neared 54 women and 74 children aboard are thought to be Syrians fleeing war in their homeland Six coastguard officers were lowered from a helicopter onto the deck of the Sierra Leone-flagged vessel on Friday to set up a tow for the 40 kilometers to the Italian coast The nearly 50-year-old Ezadeen was spotted by a coastguard plane 80 miles offshore shortly after nightfall Thursday A female migrant raised the alarm over the ship’s radio telling authorities the crew had abandoned the vessel coastguard spokesman Captain Filippo Marini said which was in the area on a mission with the European Union’s border agency Frontex but rough weather conditions made boarding the ship impossible five Tyr crew members were winched onto the ship by helicopter to care for passengers until the Italian coastguard arrived “The migrants aboard were visibly distressed but overall in good medical condition water and basic medical assistance,” a Frontex statement said Friday The incident marked the third sea rescue operation Italy’s navy has been forced to mount in a week The first arose after a deadly fire broke out on the Norman Atlantic ferry Sunday between Greece and Italy Italian prosecutors fear the Norman Atlantic which was towed to the port of Brindisi Friday could contain the bodies of illegal immigrants and unregistered passengers yet to be discovered Bari prosecutor Giuseppe Volpe said almost 500 people may have been aboard ― far above the 474 officially on the manifest ― prompting fears the current death toll of 13 may rise once the ferry is fully searched the magistrate leading the investigative portion of Volpe’s case told reporters Saturday that his first search of the Norman Atlantic had turned up no additional victims when he first entered the ferry to recover its “black box” data recorder Friday Cardinali noted important sections of the vessel remain inaccessible due to safety concerns and that it would take time for a complete sweep of the ship to determine whether any other victims were trapped in it the Italian navy stopped its first crewless “ghost” ship of the week which had been left drifting with around 770 migrants on board after having been abandoned by the people smugglers who had sailed it from Turkey The Moldovan-registered Blue Sky M got within five miles of running aground before six navy officers were lowered on to the ship by helicopter and succeeded in bringing it under control Some of the migrants were treated for hypothermia and injuries More than 170,000 people have been rescued at sea by Italy in the last 14 months Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo the presidential candidate of South Korea’s main liberal Democratic Party holds a lead in a potential three-way race for the country’s next election 15% of Korean wage workers have flexible work 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Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience and New Developments have agreed to develop an offshore hybrid project featuring 120 MWp of PV and 420 MW of wind in Calabria Dutch-Norwegian offshore PV specialist SolarDuck and Italian developer New Developments have signed an agreement to develop a 540 MW floating wind-solar project off the coast of Italy The hybrid offshore plant will be located in the Gulf of Taranto It will feature 28 floating wind turbines with a cumulative capacity of 420 MWp and 120 MWp of floating PV The development is part of Green Arrow Infrastructure of the Future Fund (GAIF) and is currently under permitting with an estimated commercial operation date in 2028 The project will feature SolarDuck’s elevated platform technology which allows PV panels to be deployed in significant wave heights while maintaining a safe working environment for access and maintenance and minimizing environmental impacts we believe this is a unique opportunity for the offshore renewable energy industry to help shape a favorable regulatory framework and facilitate the scaling of OFPV,” said SolarDuck CEO Koen Burgers “This is not just important for Italy but also for other countries in the Mediterranean.” SolarDuck unveiled its first demonstrator project in 2021 It deployed the 64 kW system at an inshore site on the Waal (Rhine) River Its floating arrays hold the solar panels more than 3 meters above the surface of the water and are able to handle coastal sea conditions and hurricane-force winds The systems are optimized for offshore sites in estuaries and natural harbors The basic floating platforms are triangular structures measuring 16 meters x 16 meters x 16 meters They resemble offshore floating wind platforms or floating oil platforms and can be flexibly connected together to form large plants More articles from Marija Maisch Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close which rescued more than 1,000 stranded people from the Mediterranean in one day As 1,032 people plucked from the Mediterranean prepared to disembark the MS Aquarius onto southern Italian soil on Thursday, bringing refugee and migrant arrivals to more than 12,000 this week, those who had rescued them said they understood why Rome was threatening to close its ports to such vessels. we haven’t heard anything from the Italian government … but if this is indeed the case if anything it sounds more like a cry for help from the Italian government towards the EU,” said Marcella Kraay a Dutch coordinator with Médecins Sans Frontières as the ship arrived at Porto di Corigliano in Calabria “And that goes along with what we’ve always asked for which is for the EU to organise dedicated search and rescue in the Mediterranean Until that happens we are forced to be out there because people are in danger they’re going to drown if we’re not there.” which came under pressure from a strong challenge from the centre-right in local elections this week has responded by giving its EU ambassador a mandate to raise the issue with the European commission – including the possibility it could close its ports to the ships A commission spokeswoman said it supported Italy’s “call for a change in the situation” and the bloc’s migration ministers would tackle the matter next week “Over the last few months we’ve heard so many things said that were going to happen or politicians basically gearing up for elections that it doesn’t make me feel all that much right now,” said Kraay on board the Aquarius which is chartered by the German-French charity SOS Méditerranée “Let’s cross that bridge when we get there … until now we just need to stay focussed on doing our job.” A migrant reacts as he is greeted by MSF workers aboard the Aquarius Photograph: Sima Diab/APWork on Tuesday began at 5.30am on the Aquarius when the team was called to transfer to the ship over 700 migrants saved by a nearby oil tanker Among the passengers were a dozen or so women some heavily pregnant or with wounds from burns due to oil spills on cheaply-made rubber boats Many of the migrants were suffering from scabies and had to be separated from others on board But there was little time for the meticulously organised crew to recuperate after the transfer Soon after the migrants were safely on board treated by medics and given fresh clothes and rehydration food the team was alerted to two boats floating nearby with over 100 people in each The threat to block the rescue ships came as an intense debate rages in Italy over whether NGOs waiting off Libyan coastal waters act as an incentive for the smugglers told an Italian government committee in May that there are people who are “not exactly compatible with philanthropists” among the staff of NGOs His comments made politicians from the far-right Northern League and the populist Five Star Movement all the more vocal with some suggesting the ships are little more than a taxi service across the sea “Taxi makes it sound as if people have a choice,” Kraay said “It’s not easy to end up on Aquarius – people who think it is consider migration to be as easy as going to Ibiza People have very good reasons to step on to a very unseaworthy wooden or rubber boat many who were foreign labourers in the country tell rescuers they would rather die at sea than continue to live there Among the first to be rescued by the Aquarius on its most recent voyage was a young married couple from Nigeria who had never seen the sea before being shoved onto a rubber boat with over 100 others They had been working as domestic helpers in Tripoli before embarking on the journey “We were treated like dogs,” said Elizabeth who suffered a miscarriage after one beating Joshua still has a gash from being whacked over the head with a rifle butt by his boss a feeling augmented by the comfort received on board from a team of around 35 people made up of staff from SOS Méditerranée Their brief time aboard Aquarius was a welcome hiatus between the traumas of their past and what lies ahead “We don’t know exactly what they’ve experienced before or the challenges they will face so we try to give them a nice time here,” said Steffen Bürk but calm waters bring more attempts to cross to Europe The team works relentlessly, and with huge risk, until the ship returns to Italy. It’s not unusual for the Libyan navy to shoot at rescue boats. Last September the Libyan navy admitted to staging an attack that saw the Bourbon Argos raked with gunfire “We in Europe like to think that the whole world wants to do nothing more than live in Europe “A significant number of people we see on Aquarius never wanted to go to there.” https://www.instagram.com/clementinoiena/ The summer of 2024 promises to be full of musical excitement in Calabria. The famous Neapolitan rapper Clementino has announced his return on tour. Fans in Calabria will have the opportunity to see him perform live on two dates. The first stop will be in Corigliano-Rossano on 5 August; only three days later, on 8 August, Clementino will perform in Laureana di Borrello, precisely in Bellantone. Street viewInterestedMultiple eventsArmonie D'Arte FestivalAug 2, 2024 Last update: Jul 5, 2024 6:00 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License the region of the kitesurfing world championshipsSport and nature If your passion is kitesurfing, Calabria is the place to be! Among the most popular water sports of all time kitesurfing (or more simply kitesurfing/kiteboarding) requires three basic requirements: a desire to have fun kitesurfing consists of being towed into the sea by a kite (a kite which uses the wind as its propeller and is manoeuvred through a bar where climatic and marine conditions permit kitesurfing in Calabria has for some years now found one of its elective homelands In addition to the Tyrrhenian coast of the Gulf of Sant'Eufemia, particularly in the stretch of the municipality of Gizzeria in the province of Catanzaro in the Lametino area where the Kitesurfing World Cup in Calabria takes place in recent years several other beaches have been opening up to the practice of this fun sport Inaugurated by one of the most renowned lidos on the Riviera dei Tramonti, on the seafront of Gizzeria Lido, a short distance from the city of Lamezia Terme the Kite World Championship in Calabria is one of the most important and eagerly awaited sporting events of the summer Because of the unique characteristics of the beach its stretch of water and the thermal wind that occurs every day with regularity and intensity are the competitions dedicated to the youth kite categories the young talents who are going to participate in the Paris Olympics The Calabrian kite championship welcomes hundreds of athletes from all over the world who each year in Calabria find the optimal marine environment to challenge themselves From Gizzeria, the event involves the most beautiful sites on the Tyrrhenian coast of Lamezia Terme the public and amateurs the privilege of enjoying the sea of Calabria amidst sport The programme of the Kitesurfing World Championship in Calabria is always very varied and includes entertainment events knowledge of the area and opportunities for sports tourism all year round https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/kitesurfing-beaches-in-calabria You might be interested inSport and natureDiscovering the best glamping in Calabria2024-12-04 15:52:44 MuseumReggio di Calabria MuseumReggio di Calabria Last update: Mar 25, 2025 2:54 PMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License works of art and local goodnessArt and Culture The current Municipality of Corigliano-Rossano which together boast some of Calabria's most important artistic A weekend in Corigliano-Rossano offers a variety of landscapes artistic and cultural sights to suit all tastes Nature and sea lovers will appreciate the colours of one of the most beautiful seaside plains in the region art enthusiasts will admire UNESCO World Heritage Sites and fairytale castles gourmets will delight their palate with the rice and citrus fruits of the Piana and Liquirizia di Calabria PDO The ancient town of Corigliano Calabro welcomes us in a panoramic position dominating the Sibari Plain from the top of the marvellous Ducal Castle One of the most beautiful castles in Calabria Corigliano Castle was built in 1073 at the behest of Robert Guiscard are the Church of San Pietro and the towers namely the circular keep and the octagonal turret serving as a belvedere This is accessed by means of a striking helicoidal staircase surrounded by frescoes which has become the building's most "instagrammed" element A walk through the historic centre reveals other beauties such as the Mother Church of Santa Maria Maggiore a pilgrimage destination and stop on the Franciscan Way in Calabria Marina di Schiavonea offers the opportunity to take a stroll along the Seafront visit other historical buildings related to fishing and the Mediterranean fairgrounds The second stop on our weekend in the Sibaritide is the historic centre of Rossano a town not coincidentally known as "La Bizantina" Here we find one of the most important examples of Romanesque-Byzantine architecture in Calabria: the Abbey of Santa Maria del Patire (or Pathirion) An oriental jewel that in the Norman era became one of the most important monasteries in southern Italy with a rich library and a scriptorium where the amanuensis monks transcribed ancient codices to be exact the ancient Gospel Book known as Codex Purpureus Rossanensis because of the purple-red colour that characterises its pages has made Rossano famous among the sites in Calabria that boast UNESCO World Heritage status The precious codex is now on display at the Diocesan Museum (Codex Museum) and can be enjoyed by everyone thanks to the innovative tactile tablet that also allows the blind and visually impaired to enjoy the beauty of the artefact The only museum in Italy to have this valuable service the Diocesan and Codex Museum offers its visitors an unprecedented sensory experience equipped with a QR Code through which it is possible to access a video in Italian and international sign language which makes the visit inclusive even for the deaf Not to be missed is the spectacular Cathedral of Mary Most Holy Achiropita inside which there is an admirable fresco of the Achiropita Madonna (from the Greek "not produced by human hand") floor mosaics and an important structure decorated in gold Cyprus stone Other sacred buildings not to be missed include the Church of San Nilo the Oratory of Santa Maria del Pilerio and several other minor chapels Rossano is also home of the famous Liquorice of Calabria PDO It is home to the oldest liquorice factory open to visitors through the halls of the Liquorice Museum which documents the history of the company and the industrial production of the precious root with archive material (engravings Other excellent Calabrian foodstuffs produced in these parts are the Clementine di Calabria PGI a variant of the seedless mandarin that has conquered international markets for its unmistakable sweetness and the concentration of vitamins it releases in pulp or juice at the indigenous citrus groves of Corigliano A gourmet risotto made with the renowned Sibari Rice https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/weekend-in-corigliano-rossano-between-art-and-local-specialities You might be interested inArt and CultureA visit to the village of Pentedattilo, between history and ghosts2024-05-27 15:28:44 CastleCorigliano-Rossano MuseumCorigliano-Rossano Last update: Apr 3, 2024 8:08 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=713080904301586&set=a.535884625354549&locale=it_IT Confetti and streamers, masks and merriment. Everything is ready for the Corigliano-Rossano Carnival, the festival where "everything is allowed", which this year marks a return to traditions, with parades of floats and a mask contest. The initiative is scheduled from 10 to 13 February 2024. Street viewInterestedFestivalsThe Spicy Night19 - 21 Sep Jul 18 - 23 Aug other dates: Jul 19, 2025, Jul 20, 2025, Aug 21, 2025, Aug 22, 2025 and Aug 23, 2025 Last update: Feb 7, 2024 6:08 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51838402 From the depths of the earth to the big screen with the film Radici L'oro nero della terra di Calabria (national premiere in April 2022) Liquorice of Calabria PDO tells an ancient story A story that starts from an ideal territory for the growth of the precious root which is widespread in different areas of the region next to a perfect habitat meets the passion of the Amarelli family which for generations has been transforming it into a product of excellence the best liquorice in the world is made here it is one of Calabria's best-loved PDO products Its scientific name is Glychirrhiza glabra The mild climate and saline soil favour its spontaneous emergence in places less than 650 metres from the sea.  The first liquorice factory in Calabria was established in 1715 thanks to the Duke of Corigliano other companies were established in the Sibari area which began to expand in the 19th century to reach markets all over the world.  Amarelli Liquorice is the absolute star of the film mentioned at the beginning president of the "Giorgio Amarelli" Liquorice Museum one of the city of Rossano's symbolic places Known for thousands of years as a digestive remedy and blood pressure regulator liquorice is now the focus of the gourmet cuisine of the young Calabrian chef Daniela Forciniti known as the "Liquorice Chef" for her innovative recipes as well as the more traditional liquorice liqueurs and desserts https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/calabrias-black-gold-liquorice-from-rossano You might be interested inFood and wineThe excellence of Cosenza PDO Figs2025-01-07 13:32:27 Last update: Feb 16, 2024 11:31 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License The 2024/2025 theatre season of the Cinema Teatro Metropol in Corigliano-Rossano offers a series of unmissable shows, curated by Gianluigi Fabiano. This year's theatre season promises to be an exciting journey through classic works, modern dramas and spectacular musicals. Here is the complete programme: Last update: Apr 12, 2025 6:00 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Offshore floating photovoltaic (OFPV) specialist SolarDuck and compatriot developer New Developments have agreed to collaborate on the development of a 120MWp OFPV farm integrated with 420MW of floating offshore wind The project will use SolarDuck’s elevated platform technology that allows PV panels to be deployed in significant wave heights whilst maintaining a safe working environment for access and maintenance and minimizing environmental impact The project will also allow the harnessing of wind and solar energy resources simultaneously The Corigliano offshore hybrid wind-solar farm will be in the Gulf of Taranto off the coast of Corigliano-Rossano in Calabria The farm is planned to feature 28 floating wind turbines for a wind capacity of 420 MWp in addition to a 120 MWp OFPV farm for a combined 540MW of capacity The undertaking is part of Green Arrow’s Future Fund which invests in renewable energy and digital infrastructure in high-potential markets in Europe The project is currently in the permitting phase with an estimated COD in 2028 Our collaboration with New Developments and Green Arrow Capital can also be a catalyst for OFPV in Italy” Don't have an account? You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Dutch-Norwegian floating solar developer SolarDuck, Italian independent asset manager Green Arrow Capital and New Developments s.r.l. have agreed to collaborate on the development of an offshore hybrid wind-solar farm in the Gulf of Taranto offshore Italy The three companies have agreed to collaborate on the development of the landmark 120 MWp offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) farm integrated with 420 MW floating offshore wind (FOW) to be located off the coast of Corigliano-Rossano in Calabria The Corigliano offshore hybrid wind-solar farm planned to feature 28 floating wind turbines SolarDuck has been selected as the exclusive technology partner for the project and the agreement is said to mark the company’s entry into the Italian market we believe this is a unique opportunity for the offshore renewable energy industry to help shape a favorable regulatory framework and facilitate the scaling of OFPV Our collaboration with New Developments and Green Arrow Capital can also serve as a catalyst for OFPV in Italy,” said SolarDuck CEO Koen Burgers The project is part of Green Arrow Capital’s Infrastructure of the Future Fund (GAIF) preserving precious land resources,” said Founder and CIO of Green Arrow Capital Group Daniele Camponeschi “The project is currently under permitting with an estimated COD in 2028 We are positive that this is a project that will materialise and have impact on the regional economy in Italy,” CEO Giovanni Guzzo Italy has been actively laying the foundation for offshore renewables with measures announced towards simplification of requirements for offshore wind projects The Decree FER2 is soon expected to introduce mechanisms to promote renewable energy projects including OFPV which will enable the country to tap into its maritime potential and play a key role in the EU’s aggressive ambitions for decarbonization Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups In advance of Saturday’s championship bout at GETEC Arena in Magdeburg WBA World heavyweight champ Ruslan Chagaev (33-2-1 the fighters took to the scales one day prior to tomorrow’s big event but that much poundage on his 5’11” frame might be a liability This article was penned by the author who is not related to the WBA and the statements expressions or opinions referenced herein are that of the author alone and not the WBA In a night of mixed emotions at the ANB Arena.. Usage of Content   Confidentiality Clause This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page If you have chosen to spend New Year's Eve as a couple Calabria is the right region for your romantic experience discover what to do and see in Calabria with your partner cultural visits and wellness treatments for couples Book your romantic New Year's Eve in Calabria A romantic New Year's Eve in the province of Cosenza The city of Corigliano-Rossano is perfect for toasting New Year's Eve for two and visiting an area rich in charm We are in the centre of the Piana di Sibari an area rich in Calabrian culinary excellence ideal to treat yourself to a New Year's Eve dinner based on fine branded products The festive menu in these parts cannot do without fish risotto and the renowned Sibari Rice The more daring couples can venture a taste of gourmet dishes flavoured with the unmistakable Liquorice of Calabria PDO whose historic Amarelli Liquorice Factory with adjoining museum is located in Rossano The New Year's Eve dinner closes with the sweetness of Clementine di Calabria PGI a variant of the seedless mandarin widely grown in the Sibaritide area a glass of excellent Calabria PGI wine is a must Greeting the New Year with a sunrise over the Ionian Sea is priceless This is definitely the romantic experience par excellence to be had in the marina of Schiavonea or in the Sibari Lakes residential complex with the possibility of treating oneself to a wellness and spa experience surrounded by the flora and fauna of the lakes Subject to checking opening hours and opening times New Year's Eve in Corigliano-Rossano offers several possibilities for artistic and cultural visits for couples starting with one of the most romantic places in Calabria: the beautiful Ducal Castle of Corigliano Don't miss the view from the top of its panoramic viewpoint which can be accessed through an evocative spiral staircase surrounded by frescoes Couples who decide to treat themselves to a romantic New Year's Eve in the province of Catanzaro will find several attractive proposals in the city of Lamezia Terme A central location in Calabria along the Tyrrhenian coast Lamezia Terme has been renowned since antiquity for the thermal springs from which it takes its name Perfect for a relaxing New Year's Eve for couples it offers the wellness of its sulphurous springs in the locality of Sambiase at the famous Caronte Thermal Baths complex a modern and functional facility equipped with hydro-massage pools What does New Year's Eve dinner in Lamezia have to offer you can taste the branded products of the Lamezia region which is predominantly devoted to olive trees and vines: a toast with Lamezia PDO wine and excellent traditional sea-mountain dishes seasoned with Lametia PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil If you want to go wild with your partner until dawn and spend a fun-filled New Year's Eve in Lamezia you'll be spoilt for choice: from the classic entertainment in the square to the numerous discos that enliven the Lamezia coastline and the lidos from which to enjoy the fireworks display on the beach Spending a New Year's Eve as a couple in Reggio Calabria means surrendering to the magic and romantic legends that hover over the Strait of Messina We are in the home of the bewitching Sirens which dominate the breathtaking scenery of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands That is why there is nothing better than to greet New Year's Eve with a sunset over the Strait and then indulge in an unforgettable dinner of fish and renowned Costa Viola PGI wines the New Year's Eve party in the square on the evening of 31 December and the classical music concert on New Year's morning at the "Francesco Cilea" Theatre Ascertaining the opening hours on holidays it is advisable not to leave the city without first stopping by the National Archaeological Museum for a visit to its "guest stars" https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/romantic-new-year-in-calabria-3-destinations-for-2 You might be interested inWellnessRai New Year's Eve in Crotone and Sila, the top event 2023/242024-02-14 11:27:55 CastleReggio di Calabria MuseumLamezia Terme MuseumLamezia Terme Last update: Feb 14, 2024 11:52 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Ethiopia and other north African countries We know that 10,000 desperate migrant people have been rescued by Italian coastguards and the navy since last Friday Greek and Spanish maritime rescuers urgently need much more EU solidarity and support It is a truism that British imperialism has a short memory – but this is ridiculous. If you break it, fix itPeter McKennaThe EU and its member state governments must act to bring relief in Libya and change in Eritrea and Ethiopia in order to improve living standards and combat the oppression that leads to people deciding to risk their lives in order to seek freedom Until the EU exercises the effective power it should deploy to secure such advances the conditions that impel desperate people to risk their lives and use all their resources to enrich ruthless traffickers will continue Those who survive will endure abject misery Across the EU we will be witnesses to horror when we could if leaders and member states have the political will Next month’s European commission action plan will doubtlessly be well intentioned but if it is given the necessary breadth and strength by the combined weight of governments it could be effective too.Glenys KinnockLabour so it must be doubted whether next month’s EU plan for “introducing a fairer system of distributing refugees around the EU” will be anything more than foam on the wave many more people will drown and “humanity and compassion” can be invoked only to be cast overboard by EU member states In 2011 this country bombed Libya continuously for seven months One of many inconvenient truths was that the militias we bombed into power routinely lynched sub-Saharan Africans Many guest workers – once welcomed by the Gaddafi regime – continue to flee a murderous persecution that we directly facilitated To axe support for search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean because it only encourages them It is a truism that British imperialism has a short memory – but this is ridiculous Over the past week we have seen another huge wave of illegal migration across the Mediterranean This is a totally untenable situation and we need a solution but we need look no further than what the Australians have done They implemented the policy of turning the boats around – or making sure that no one embarking on the journey was allowed to reach the Australian mainland It does seem suspicious to me that such a solution has not really been discussed within the EU We cannot rescue a whole continent and bring them here The only question now is when will the bureaucrats in Brussels bite the bullet and implement this.Jim LittworthWinchester There were a number of politicians who campaigned to end the Mare Nostrum search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean This was on the inhuman basis that as more of those men women and children seeking to escape oppression drowned it would deter others from attempting the crossing These politicians are unfit for public office They should issue a public apology and withdraw from the ballot in the current election.Ron KippsDartford Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks "The citrus fruit campaign is in full swing however the produce is lacking and the weather is out of control Fruits are not as ripe as they should be this time of year even the most highly pigmented are finding it difficult to develop their color consumers are indeed interested in clementines but this does not in turn push the consumption of oranges," explains Primo Forcina a company located in Fondi (LT) and founded by his father Antonio in the 1980s.  Forcina Antonio boasts a wide range of products and handles over 15 thousand tons every year The company specializes in the processing and commercialization of: apricots Annurca apples sold under La Timida brand have also been recently introduced.  purchase manager of the company he founded in 1987 "We are still processing good volumes of Clementines from Calabria (Corigliano Calabro) and Puglia then the late Hernandina cultivar became available as of January 15th we always have excellent Italian produce available." The lower volumes of Clementines available have had a dual effect: prices have skyrocketed and many businesses have had to necessarily source produce from Spain Production prices hover between €0.90 and €1.10/kg and reach €1.70-1.90/kg on the shelves the domestic produce is of the highest quality as it is appealing and has an excellent taste the climate works miracles: we are currently doing the work we were supposed to do in December The last time we have had such mild temperatures in January was 15 years ago This favored production and generated little waste even for the late produce." "It happens rarely that we can process up to two semis a day (i.e 50 tons of produce) without waste this time of year quality is high and the fruit is very much in demand especially in Brussels demand for blood oranges has dropped due to the fact that fruits are not very pigmented The warm weather slowed down ripening and pigmentation even in Palagonia (CT) It usually happens that oranges are preferred to clementines when the latter are bad quality but Forcina supplies big retail chains and wholesalers all over Italy.  Exports represent 50% of the turnover and the produce is mainly shipped to France with fruit also sent to Eastern Europe and to Slovenia Contacts: La Forcina AntonioVia della Torre, 91Fondi (LT) - ItalyTel.: (+39) 0771 513800Cell.: (+39) 335 7730696Email: [email protected]Website: www.antonioforcina.it FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com Italian authorities disembarked some 360 cold and hungry migrants Saturday from a ship abandoned by its crew off the country's jagged southern coast.  Women and children were among hundreds of migrants left stranded aboard the Ezadeen, which docked in the port of Corigliano Calabro around 11:00 pm (2200 GMT) Friday after a delicate operation by the Italian navy to take control of the aging vessel. It had been left to drift in stormy seas off southern Italy without fuel or electricity.  In the dark rescuers had first thought that it could be holding up to 450 people but after docking, the authorities revised the count to 360.  Most of the 232 men, 54 women and 74 children aboard are thought to be Syrians fleeing the war in their homeland. They were all said to be in good health.  Six coastguard officers were lowered from a helicopter onto the deck of the Sierra Leone-flagged vessel on Friday to set up a tow for the 40 kilometers (25 miles) to the Italian coast. The rescue is the latest in a series of maritime operations Italy has mounted in recent days as it struggles with a record wave of migrants making the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean. On Wednesday, the navy had already faced drama after it stopped another crewless "ghost" ship left drifting with nearly 800 migrants on board. Italian authorities told reporters passengers on the Ezadeen had each paid $4,000-8,000 (3,300-6,600 euros) for the journey to Europe.  The authorities also provided new details of the migrants' itinerary. The passengers said they were flown from Lebanon to Turkey, where they set sail on December 31 aboard the ship that normally carries cattle. According to the migrants, the crew members  masked their faces throughout the journey, fueling suspicions they may not actually have abandoned ship but mixed in among the migrants while awaiting rescue. - 'We are alone' - The nearly 50-year-old Ezadeen was spotted by a coastguard plane 80 miles offshore shortly after nightfall Thursday. A female refugee raised the alarm over the ship's radio, telling the coastguard that the crew had abandoned the vessel, coastguard spokesman Captain Filippo Marini said. "We are alone, there is no one, help us!" Marini quoted her as saying. An Icelandic patrol boat Tyr, which was in the area on a mission with the European Union's border agency Frontex, came to the rescue but rough weather conditions made boarding the ship impossible. After the vessel ran out of fuel, five Tyr crew members were winched onto the ship by helicopter to care for passengers until the Italian coastguard arrived to take control. "The migrants aboard were visibly distressed but overall in good medical condition. They have been provided with food, water and basic medical assistance," a Frontex statement said Friday. The incident marked the third sea rescue operation Italy's navy has been forced to mount in a week. The first arose with after a deadly fire broke out on the Norman Atlantic ferry Sunday between Greece and Italy. Italian prosecutors fear the Norman Atlantic, which has been towed to the port of Brindisi, could contain the bodies of illegal immigrants and unregistered passengers yet to be discovered. Bari prosecutor Giuseppe Volpe said almost 500 people may have been aboard -- far above the 474 officially on the manifest -- prompting fears the current death toll of 13 may rise once the ferry is fully searched. Three days after the ferry fire, a ship carrying nearly 770 migrants was found drifting Wednesday towards the rocks off Italy's southeastern shore. The Blue Sky M freighter was on autopilot, after having been abandoned by the people smugglers who had sailed it from Turkey.  The appearance of two drifting migrant boats in under a week has raised concerns that smugglers have started abandoning large boatloads of people in European waters as a new tactic to maximize profits from their ruthless trade. The Moldovan-registered Blue Sky M got within five miles of running aground before six navy officers were lowered on to the ship by helicopter and succeeded in bringing it under control. The passengers, who were said to be mainly Syrians and Kurds, included some 60 children and two pregnant women, one of whom gave birth on board, according to the Italian Red Cross. Some of the migrants were treated for hypothermia and injuries, including broken limbs. More than 170,000 people have been rescued at sea by Italy in the last 14 months, and hundreds, possibly thousands, have perished trying to make the crossing. Increasingly, the traffickers appear to be using bigger vessels than the converted fishing boats and inflatable dinghies they previously favored. The International Organization for Migration estimated Friday that people smugglers grossed over $1 million (830,000 euros) on just one of the abandoned ships alone. A European Commission spokesman said Friday that fighting the smuggling of migrants would "continue to be a priority" of the EU in 2015. These are the top places to stay in Vietnam’s atmospheric capital England – and several other countries – celebrate the saint’s day on 23 April Migrants on board the Ezadeen were said to be in relatively good health after ordeal Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A “ghost ship” carrying hundreds of Syrian refugees including pregnant women and children has been towed safely to Italy after being abandoned by its crew. The Ezadeen was the second cargo ship within days to be left on course to crash into the Italian coast, pointing to a worrying new trend by human traffickers. Italy’s coastguard said the ship arrived at the port of Corigliano Calabro shortly before 11pm local time on Friday, where passengers were met by medical staff from the Red Cross. Commander Francesco Perrotti told the BBC all the migrants on board were from Syria and said they were being taken by bus to other parts of Italy. The 360 passengers were in relatively good physical condition after their three-day ordeal, he said. The rescue of the Ezadeen follows a similar operation to save almost 800 migrants aboard another abandoned ship, the Blue Sky M, on Wednesday. Sailing under the flag of Sierra Leone, it had lost power in rough seas off the south-east coast of Italy after being set on auto-pilot on its way from Turkey. One of the migrants raised the alarm using a radio on board, telling coastguards: “We're without crew, we're heading toward the Italian coast and we have no-one to steer.” Ezadeen is registered as a livestock vessel but cattle would not be left to cross high seas in the winter with no crew. The so-called “ghost ships” are a worrying new trend as human traffickers exploit desperate refugees bidding for a new life in Europe, endangering their lives in the expectation that European coastguard agencies will take them to shore. The UN’s refugee agency, the UNHCR, warned that similar incidents had been happening for months but only came to global attention this week. “We are seeing this new trend. It’s apparent there have been other such incidents – maybe four or five in the past two months,” said UNHCR spokesman William Spindler. “But only when the Blue Sky M incident occurred this week, which involved nearly 1,000 people, did it capture everyone’s attention.” Mr Spindler said it showed that human traffickers were changing tactics. “They’re using bigger boats and different routes to smuggle people. “In the past they have come from Libya in dinghies and boats, but that route seems to have been closed by Frontex [the EU’s border agency].” Admiral Giovanni Pettorino of the Italian Coast Guard said that by charging hundreds of desperate refugees thousands of dollars at a time, gangs in North Africa and the Middle East were still able to make big profits by writing off ageing ships in the process of smuggling human beings. Last month the UNHCR described the Mediterranean crossing from the Middle East and Africa to Europe as “the most lethal route in the world” after a record 3,419 migrants lost their lives in 2014 crossing the sea. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies For author Tim Parks there is joy to be had on local trains in the sultry south where the pace of life is as leisurely and bewitching as the narrow-gauge railways Suppose you have some summer days to spare Not worrying too much about timetables (no one else will) Just accepting the sun-struck languor of the hills and beaches the odd mix of hospitality and indifference that characterises the locals Travel light You have a small backpack with two or three T-shirts What we’re trying to do is divest ourselves of our ordinary obsession with organisation and control Italy’s southern railways are peculiarly conducive to this Tell yourself before starting: I will never complain about a train being late I will be steady and slow as sunshine on a stuccoed wall you could make your way by rail and ferry to Palermo and start with Sicily (the Milan-Palermo train actually boards the ferry) running along the north coast from Messina to Trapani I once spent a scorching day at the cutely named Isola delle Femmine To the south of the island there is the marvellous 2km-long tunnel that climbs in a spiral from Modica on the coast to spectacular Ragusa a lava stream of baroque facades toppling from a high ridge into rugged valleys And of course there’s the wonderful ride up the east coast from Syracuse to Messina where Sicilian writer Giovanni Verga set so many of his short stories So here’s an easier solution. Instead of attempting Sicily, take the line that snakes round the bottom of Italy’s boot, all the way from Reggio Calabria on the western toe (linked by trains to Milan) to Taranto on the eastern heel. That’s about 500km of single-track railway. As long as you keep the sparkling sea to your right and thirsty vegetation to your left, you can’t go wrong. Read moreYour daily routine is as follows On board you can use your phone to book a place in whatever upcoming town takes your fancy – nothing beats an unplanned adventure Melito di Porto Salvo on Calabria’s south coast where Garibaldi landed in 1860 to start his triumphal march to Naples where novelist Cesare Pavese was sent into internal exile for anti-Fascist activity in 1935 but it’s hard to imagine a bluer sea or whiter beach You’ll find the small stations mostly deserted It hardly matters that the ticket machine is out of order because you’ve sorted yourself on the internet diesel-driven carriage appears in a shimmer of August heat but it looks like it’s coming from another age a rattling air-conditioner just about keeps the temperature bearable A couple of hawkers with cheap merchandise to sell on the beach get their packs stuck in the swing doors One is wearing five blue sombreros on his head A group of 10-year-olds run up and down the aisle The narrow alleys of Crotone The huge chemical factory to the north – one of the endless failed attempts to industrialise the south – closed in 1990 Read moreThe centre is a labyrinth of narrow alleys climbing up and around a steep conical hill each thread of street crisscrossed above with drying laundry and inhabited below by folks playing cards and drinking wine outside the bead curtains that protect their doors At a corner a man is sharpening knives on a grindstone he turns with pedals and a chain At the top of the hill a castle houses a museum of Greek artefacts that part of Italy colonised by the Greeks in 700BC a tiny rabbit-shaped container that once held cosmetic oil for a woman’s skin Brightest of all is a gold diadem fashioned into a circle of leaves and berries whose ruined temple boasts just one standing column on the cliffs to the south of the town it’s not hard to imagine the Greek galleys at anchor in their scores conquering and trading as the British would do a couple of thousand years later there are just a few rusty fishing boats and the tinkle of a band grinding out 1960s covers in a beachside bar Corigliano Calabro Photograph: freeartist/AlamyAnd so onward into the Bay of Taranto where a much grander collection of Greek art awaits The sway of the train and play of light and shade induce a pleasant stupor Mile after mile of olive groves and kiwi plants Graffiti: Ti penso sempre amore mio (forever thinking of you In English someone has scrawled: “Boys 1978 Just a few hundred metres from the station you cross a swing bridge that divides a huge inland lagoon to the left from the open sea to the right and at once you’re in an antique metropolis of dark narrow streets and people sitting out on kitchen chairs looking in through the windows at their own TVs in rooms whose walls are nothing but bare stones piled up centuries ago Men and women call to each other across and along the streets with strange cries and coded whistles a fluid repertoire of gestures that very probably haven’t changed in many generations I know of nowhere in Italy where an ancient past seems so alive Taranto Photograph: Getty ImagesDo you want to go on There’s no line now along the west side of the bay to Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca at the tip of Italy’s heel But you can take the train toward Brindisi get off at Francavilla Fontana and link up with the Ferrovie Sud Est a local network that somehow contrives never to run along the coast but will take you to Otranto just a short bus-ride from the wonderful Santa Maria if Italian State Railways tried your patience Ferrovie Sud Est will transport you into a surreal heat haze of unexpected connections and sudden cancellations in which you will very likely spend hours entirely alone with a garrulous ticket collector delighted to have found someone to talk to Everywhere signs inform you of the generous contributions of the ever beneficent EU if you’re returning home via overnight couchette from Lecce to Milan make sure you set off with a good few hours to spare Then put your head down on a Trenitalia pillow and let the rails lull you into a last Mediterranean reverie Tim Parks is author of Italian Ways, on and off the Rails from Milan to Palermo (Vintage, £9.99), available for £8.79 at the Guardian Bookshop Browse the Guardian’s selection of some of the world’s best rail journeys on the Guardian Holidays website This article was amended on 9 May 2019 to correct the statement that only Italian residents could buy tickets via the Trenitalia app Ezadeen is the name of the vessel found drifting in the Mediterranean, last Thursday and towed to land by the Icelandic Coast Guard’s offshore patrol vessel Týr. The ship carried 360 migrants, mainly from Syria. They had been locked in the ship’s hold. No crew was aboard. According to the Coast Guard’s news release Ezadeen’s control equipment had been destroyed The captives had broken their way out of the ship’s hold One of them used the maritime radio on board and told the Italian coastguard: “We are without crew We are heading toward the Italian Coast and we have no one to steer.” At the time Týr was the only patrol vessel on duty in the area Týr reached the ship four hours after the emergency signal It brought the vessel to the Italian port of Corigliano Calabro According to Frontex, the migrants were “visibly distressed but overall in good medical condition”. They were immediately provided with food, water and basic medical assistance. According to the BBC passengers were in good condition and were being transferred to immigration centres and foster homes around Italy The drifting ship is the second such incident in a week: earlier last week migrants were rescued from another abandoned vessel “When we approached the ship late last night,” Halldór said on Friday, “we were going to ask them to slow down so that we could board the ship, but those who responded didn’t know how to handle the equipment and couldn’t slow the ship down.” According to Captain Halldór Lennet, interviewed by Vísir, the ship’s controls were already broken The Coast Guard’s news release says that the control equipment had been damaged “So it was absolutely impossible to move between the two vessels the weather being what it was and the ship sailing at full speed So we asked the Italian Coast Guard to bring a helicopter but shortly later the ship’s engine died All that was left to do at that point was to tow the ship Halldór said that the people aboard were frightened and exhausted The Icelandic officers were later joined by Italian officers who then manned the vessel while it was towed by Týr Most, if not all, of the ship’s passengers, which include men, women and children, come from Syria. According to RÚV, some are from Kurdistan. Interviewed by The Guardian Save the Children’s spokesperson in Italy said that they had been without food and drink for five days Italian officers say that “the smugglers wore hoods and locked the migrants in the ship’s hold before apparently abandoning ship on a lifeboat.” Each passenger had paid around US $ 5,000 for the passage, says the paper, which it says is three times the “going rate” for even more dangerous crossings from North Africa. The BBC quotes Luigi Liguori who says the migrants paid between $4,000 and $8,000 for the voyage the traffickers have made around or above $3 million for the voyage The Guardian’s John Hooper writes that even if “perhaps an odd epithet to use” the passengers “looked distinctly middle-class A couple of the women standing with their husbands on the ship might have been shopping in the nearest mall A pale-faced young woman in a knitted woolly hat with earmuffs and drawstrings would not have looked out of place in a London or Paris antiques market.” Police chief Liguori makes a similar note: “We’ve noticed a change in the make-up of the Syrian refugees on board They wear better clothes and are also better organised and they are less desperate than the migrants we normally see.” According to Frontex cargo vessels such as Ezadeen have been deployed by “people smugglers” since summer 2014 The agency has registered fifteen incidents involving cargo ships since August that year Most sources agree that this is a new development and that migrants have until now mostly attempted to cross the Mediterranean on smaller boats the Icelandic Coast Guard’s operations co-ordinator told Vísir that he had noticed the developments since November: “Until now this wave of cargo vessels started.” He says that the ships are usually in very bad shape and thus of little monetary value: “There is no value in the ships themselves they are ready for scrap or disposal.” The BBC qutoes Izabella Cooper saying that the the route taken on these vessels is longer than the route normally taken by smaller boats Since 2000, some 22,000 migrants have died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean the number of deaths rose from around 1% to almost 2% of all those who attempt the journey nearly 3,500 migrants died trying to cross the Mediterranean The UNHCR has described it as the “world’s deadliest migrant route” Frontex is the Schengen Area’s external border patrol agency. November 2014, it launched the operation “Triton,” to replace Italy’s coast guard in patrolling migrant routes across the Mediterranean the operation is less extensive than the Italian coast guard’s prior operation Mare Nostrum Týr is one of five patrol vessels involved With a monthly budget of EUR 2,9 million the agency will coordinate the deployment of three open sea patrol vessels and one helicopter in the Central Mediterranean While all of Iceland’s fishing vessels stayed in port during the holidays, at the end of December, Týr was the only Icelandic vessel that remained at sea. Týr, employed for operations in the Mediterranean, at least partly due to the Coast Guard’s financial strains, has since December taken part in four rescue operations of this sort, rescuing, in total The organisation holds that the cost of current restrictions on migration to Europe “in human lives and misery” is “incalculable and is being paid by some of the world’s most vulnerable people” Tourist Sexually Harassed In Blue Lagoon Tourist Held Hostage On May Day Culture Night Killer Sentenced To Prison Starbucks To Open In Reykjavík Soon Iceland At A Crossroads An Ode to Flateyri From Army Brats To Luxury Flats Police Officers Spied On Citizens For Iceland’s Richest Man Around 450 migrants have arrived safely in the Italian port of Corigliano after the cargo ship they were on was abandoned People traffickers left the vessel unmanned in rough seas Children and pregnant women were among the migrants onboard - most of them are believed to be from Syria The Italian Coastguard says it's the second incident of its kind in just a few days The coastguard commander in Corigliano Calabro said all the migrants on board were from Syria He said they were being taken by bus to other parts of Italy He described the migrants' physical condition as relatively good after their three-day ordeal Developed by Square1 More than 3,000 dead wild birds have been discovered in southern Italy and four men have been arrested for illegal hunting. The discovery was made in a joint operation by the Carabinieri and Environmental Police in Calabria. "A gang of poachers have been arrested in possession of a truly shocking haul of dead birds," CABS, the Munich-based committee against bird hunting said.  It said the four men massacred the wild birds in Corigliano Calabro - the very south of mainland Italy and were stopped whilst transferring the birds to customers in Northern Italy. Their vehicle was found packed with 2,795 greenfinches, goldfinch, crossbills, skylarks, robins, various species of bunting and titmice, as well as woodcock and teal. In a subsequent house search, police found another 330 dead birds, 600 rounds of ammunition and illegal hunting rifles. To view comments, please register for free or log in to your account. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma) Local International Off The Pitch Podcasts & Videos Messi-Ronaldo-Neymar-Mbappe-watch Click through the gallery above to see some footballers who became businessmen The former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder recently opened up about his failed fish and chips business, and he has also launched a children's book called Super Shabba but he is not the only player to trying his luck in business outside of football In fact, 2006 World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso, who recently won his first trophy as a manager after guiding Napoli to Coppa Italia triumph over Juventus It is called "Gattuso and Bianchi" and was opened in his hometown Corigliano Calabro David Beckham and Ronaldinho were VIP guests at its launch "Someone might even smile at it but this store is a dream come true for me," Gattuso said at the time, as quoted by NS Business "I wanted to become a fisherman when I was a child but life's events have later driven me in different directions." 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How well do you know the Argentine? while the rest of the billion he is said to have earned has come from endorsement deals and other business ventures Another footballer who has made headlines off the pitch is former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini The 36-year-old is currently without a club but is reportedly primed to make a lot of money through his bioscience business which he founded with Pasquale Granata in 2008 His company has made great strides since and now employs more than 400 people It became the first company to mass-produce levulinic acid and has been tipped to be valued at $22.3 billion (R386 billion) one day Read: 11 Footballers Who Went Broke who ventured into the business world in the gallery above Their ventures include vineries and property firms and one of them even launched his own condom line Which player do you think makes the most money from his off-field business Have your say in the comments section below Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time perhaps the most undiscovered part of Italy It is the extreme part of the tip of the boot and with a coastline of more than 800 kilometers can be called the most coastal province of Italy but also historic buildings and towns and in general a lot of history Calabria has something for everyone to discover And what better way to do that than staying at one of these most beautiful campsites in Calabria 9 of the most beautiful campsites in Calabria Camping Village Onda Azzurra is open all year round. That's off to a good start! The campsite is located directly on the Ionian coast overlooking the west side of Puglia At the campsite you can choose from bungalows and mobile homes caravans and tents directly by the sea or in the shade pizzeria and various sports activities and entertainment (foam parties!) for young and old The campsite is ideally located to discover Calabria and to make day trips to the Pollino National Park or the National Park della Sila Please note: Camping Villa Onda Azzurra is located in Northern Calabria. Do you want Tropea If you visit by car it will take you at least 2,5 hours (211 km).  View Camping Village Onda Azzurra friendly site in Cropani Marina is situated in the shade of tall pine trees and within walking distance of the spacious sandy beach on the Ionian coast You can rent part of these (equipped caravans The other places are free for campers and tents so no hassle with renting beds and laying towels It is also fairly quiet here in the summer There is also plenty to do on the campsite such as a restaurant with a very good chef a playground and entertainment for children between 0 and 17 years.  View Campsite Lungomare Camping Pineta di Sibari is ideally located for various cultural trips and trips to beautiful natural parks in Calabria Excursions are organized almost daily from the campsite and that is sometimes quite handy there is a large mini club and the entertainment team also works up a sweat every day to make your offspring happy there is plenty to do on the beach (sports competitions and activities) and on the campsite (barbecues Although the campsite is located directly by the sea Click Camping Pineta di Sibaric This campsite is also beautifully situated by the sea It can hardly be otherwise with a coastline of 800 kilometers There is a quiet road between the campsite and the pebble beach The marked out pitches on the campsite have plenty of shade from trees and shaded cloth supermarket and various cooking courses and excursions are organized every week You can enjoy beautiful exotic nature around the campsite and the Isola di Dino is directly opposite the campsite An impressive rocky island with cliffs and caves From the campsite you can go on an excursion to the island but you can also book an excursion on horseback on foot or in the air (paragliding).  The campsite is rated 'very good' by booking.com customers View Camping Village International This small-scale campsite is located directly on the coast with a small private sandy beach and a view of Sicily and Stromboli There is a modest swimming pool at the campsite where you can cool off for a while There is also a restaurant and shop for forgotten toothpaste or sunscreen The owner of the campsite is very helpful and speaks his languages ​​well View Camping Village Mimosa right by the sea with sunbeds and umbrellas ready for you Camping Il Salice is located directly on the Ionian Sea and is part of Il Salice Club Resort You can rent a mobile home at the camping area while at Club Resort you can book apartments The restaurant is a buffet and there is a pizzeria where you can also take away The supermarket on the campsite is not an Albert Heijn XL the campsite turns into a major entertainment spectacle An enthusiastic team entertains young and old just before going to bed when you get home you will at least know more than 'ciao' and 'arrivederci'.  View Campeggio Il Salice It's like a little paradise here with all the tropical flora and fauna and the crystal clear sea The campsite is located directly on the beach At the campsite you will find everything you need for the ultimate holiday feeling: a restaurant a supermarket for the forgotten sunscreen (or if it has worn out due to the sun of course) and entertainment so that you can enjoy a moment without Junior making it an ideal base to discover Calabria.  View Campsite Costa Verde Villaggio Camping Calabrisella can be found in the extreme south of the boot between Catanzaro Lido and Santa Maria del Mare Torrazzo The campsite is 12 km from the marina of Soverato In high season you will find families with children here seniors come here for the pleasant climate and tranquility The site is easy to find as it is right on the SS106 the road that winds along the sole of the boot which slopes gently to the sea or rent an accommodation with air conditioning There is also a kids' club with entertainment Camping Calabrisella is rated 'fantastic' by booking.com customers View Campsite Calabrisella At this campsite you are in the middle of the pine trees (and therefore shade) but you are also at the beach in no time the pitches are spacious and you imagine yourself in an 'oasis of peace' There is also an indoor arcade hall for the lesser days and therefore often – open air movie nights are organized in the evenings This campsite is particularly suitable if you are going on holiday with children or friends They do everything to make your holiday a great carefree success It is even possible to arrange a transfer from the airport to the campsite So your holiday really starts immediately when you set foot on Italian soil.  View Campsite Villaggio Thurium Enough reasons to skip the famous Italian regions and travel to the deep south Which campsite from the above list of the most beautiful campsites in Calabria would you like to visit Also watch: the most beautiful places in Calabria calabriacampingsholiday In 2016 Martine van Groenigen lived as an au pair with an Italian family for six months 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