The Calabrian Voice

For some time now the area of Calabria has been growing in popularity with foreigners. One of the most complex parts of living and visiting a foreign country is finding the right help at the right time. There are lots of good forums and media information in the area but the need sometimes to just speak to someone who can help will always be there.

Pizzo in the midst of political Fervour.

We enjoyed the Tarantela music on the Piazza in spite of a serious political rally which accompanied the music.

Elections are to be held for the Mayor of Pizzo in early May.

New opening of the Perla Nera cocktail bar. Designed to accommodate tourists in an elegant environment where you can enjoy a good ice cream, try 17 types of cocktails and experiance a true happy hour. Special price Lunch menu available.

  

 (ANSA) - Pavia, May 3 - Gently press a dozen mint leaves, a spoonful of lime juice, and a healthy dose of sugar together at the bottom of a glass, and you are on your way to a refreshing summer cocktail.
Just add soda, ice and grappa," says Cesare Mazzetti, president of Italy's National Grappa Institute.

"Not rum. That would be a mojito. This is a moschito," he tells ANSA in an interview.

Italians to pay extra 2,200 euros in household expenses New fees on electricity equal 21 euros per year (ANSA) - Rome, April 27 - Italians are expected to pay an extra 2,200 euros in household expenses this year after the latest hike in electricity fees, consumer groups 

Federconsumatori and Adusbef said Friday.

The market usually opens by 8am and closes 1pm / 1.30pm
Pizzo : Thursday , off the top road in Pizzo

Vibo Valentia : Tuesday and Saturday, pedestrian high street and back streets

Filadelfia : Thursday in the main Piazza

Lamezia : Saturday , by the train station

Vibo Marina : Monday , in the old station yard

All the markets sell local home grown fruit and vegetables, wine, cheeses, meats and breads.
Various clothing, household goods, knick knacks, orniments and the stuff you usually find at markets.
Visiting a market is always a great adventure, there is always a bargin to be had.Don't forget, barter !!!

The new “Bocciodrome” which has recently been completed, was opened officially on the 28th April by local dignitaries. A pseudo – political occasion was made by the ex-commissioner for sport in the region who is also a contender for the mayorship of Pizzo with his supporters.

The “Bocciodrome” is situated on the Via Nazionale at the “Villa comunale” an area surrounded by gardens for the enjoyment of all and especially trimmed for the occasion, belonging to the municipality.

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