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The tragedy of the Marcinelle mine.

HISTORY

In this tragic accident 262 people lost their lives. Among them were 136 Italians. As many as 62 were from Abruzzo, mostly from towns in the Maiella area: Manoppello, Lettomanoppello, Turrivalignani, Farindola. Since 1990, the Bois du Cazier mine has …

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The history of the Majella Brigade

HISTORY

Abruzzo formation, decorated with the gold medal for military valor. Participated in the liberation of the city of Bologna. The brigade’s flag, decorated for valor in 1963, is currently preserved in the Sacrarium of Flags at the Vittoriano in Rome.

ENNIO FLAIANO: the Abruzzese who narrated Italy.

HISTORY

Did you know that one of Fellini’s masterpieces, “I vitelloni,” was inspired by the youth of Pescara? And that the word “paparazzi” comes from the Pescara dialect? Cinema, books, love for his land, friendship with Federico Fellini: Ennio Flaiano is …

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Firefighting, A24 and A25 emergency response with water-shooting bazookas and scooters

SAFETY

Fires are one of the greatest dangers to highway traffic, and timely intervention is critical. The solution adopted by Strada dei Parchi leverages technology and the presence of emergency response teams on the route. On the A24 and A25, an …

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Genzano A24, so a new earthquake-proof viaduct is born

SAFETY

It will be all Corten steel and concrete for the new Genzano viaduct in the L’Aquila crater. The old one was completely demolished in recent weeks. And now in place of the old piles, new steel drums are installed on …

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On the road to…M.C. Escher

TRAVEL PILLS

Did you know that the graphic artist famous for his engravings had traveled through Abruzzo in search of inspiration? He did so on the back of a mule; you can retrace his footsteps from the comfort of the Cocullo exit …

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Strada dei Parchi, commitment kept: Tornimparte interchange reopens to inbound and outbound traffic

ACTUALITY

The Tornimparte toll booth on the A24 freeway today as of 2 p.m. reopened, both inbound and outbound, in both directions. The reopening of this section to traffic is ahead of the opening forecast, which as first announced indicated a …

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