Orwell's 1984 quote

After I had published my previous post, I noticed that some bloggers shared  interesting points of view about illegal immigration. Thank you to the blogging friends who left such comments. They mainly said that EU policy-makers would focus on creating jobs in those Sub-Saharian regions rather than encouraging migration to Europe.  

In my opinion, illegal and mass immigration in Europe has been encouraged with the aim of create political chaos, threatening social order and destroying the security of ordinary people. Street protests and civil society movements have been held to promote migration, multiculturalism and supranational solutions. In other words, the aim is to delegitimize nations and their identities in Europe. Actually, it is no coincidence that George Soros and other billionaires openly support progressive causes, such as migration, to engender social disorder in Europe.

The above photo was not taken in a town of North Africa or Middle East. I took it last week in the historic part of  Naples, South Italy.  

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, recently delivered a speech in France while he was hosting at an Europe Convention. He said that illegal immigration is a "planned population swap". He also said that our continent is dragged into arms races,  wartime economies and unchecked immigration. 

His sentence reminds me George Orwell's 1984 quote: "War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strenght". 

The biggest threat to Europe

One of the main present concern for Europeans remains the identity crisis, as the massive waves of migration in recent years have transformed the social landscape of the continent. Europe is loosing its identity because of such radical  transformation of the main European cities.

In this context, members of the EU ruling elite hypocritically say that this is both inevitable and desirable. But is this the case? According to Peter Sandberg's studies, it may be the result of the EU policy that weakens Europe itself by transforming the continent in a space where people and national interests no longer have a place. That's why international economic and political interest groups question the existence of all nations in Europe. 

I think the biggest threat to Europe is not Russia, China or Iran, but those who are actively trying to eradicate European culture and traditions. Germany reported the largest number of non-EU citizens found to be illegally present in 2023 (263,670), followed by Italy (194,750) and Hungary (159,780).

It's no secret that Brussels' insitutions have become puppets of a group of individuals who hold power across national borders, operating withing global networks and insitutions. This transnational elite aims to dismantle identities everywhere and to delegitimize nations by promoting migration, forced multiculturalism and supranational organizations. That elite has raised a great army of intellectuals and media professionals who incite chaos and confusion to maximize profits. 

Since 2014 Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, has said that illegal immigration will disintegrate the European Union.

                                        (The picture shows the Hungarian Parliament building) 

A Spanish girl who is now living in UAE for job, Ada Lluch, says in Dubai and Abu Dabi she can walk to the supermarket at 01:30 am on her own and she feel completely safe. In her home town, in Spain, she can't leave the house after dark, as the streets are filled with unscrupulous migrants who rape women and steal from people and tourists. How can a Spanish girl feel safe in the UAE than in her own country? Other European young people who live in Doha, Qatar, say the same. 

In this perspective the main point is that members of the EU' political elite have been stealing human resources from North Africa. If they really wanted to help those people, they would create jobs there, in Sub-Saharian Africa. 

2nd Sunday of June

 

On this windy Sunday many people can enjoy their windsurf and sailing boats.

It is possible that I have written down this post in an Instagram style 🙂 ...  maybe my blog is too versatile.

Meanwhile, I have just sold my dinghy. I will buy two SUP (stand up paddleboard) soon.

This morning two sailing ships make the view of the port more pleasant. The smaller one flies the Uruguayan flag. This means it sailed across the Atlantic Ocean ☀ ⛵⚓

Advertising at a highway service area

Yesterday I saw this advertising while I was driving across the highway service area located close to Rome. It shows a girls asking motorists to drive slowly and to respect speed limits, as her father is just working on the highway.  Working on or near highways is dangerous due to exposure to moving cars and trucks. 

Hane a nice weekend ☀️

Forgotten by the world

Everybody knows that Palestians have been killed again and again in Israel's attacks on civilians waiting for humanitarian aids in South Gaza.

In contrast with the past, the difference between the holocaust and Palestinians genocide is that US, UK & EU are now complicit. They agree on the genocide of Palestinian people carried on by Israel. 

79th edition of Republic Day

On the 2nd June 1946 Italians voted in favour of a Republic against the monarchy which had been discredited during world war two. Republic Day is a national event in Italy every year on June 2nd. 

Have a nice new week ☀

Blackbirds

 

It's nice too see blackbirds on old alleys' cobblestones.

Maybe they're looking for crumbs, due to the fact that some restaurants owners place their tables along the alley at night. 

Unfortunately, the air conditioners on the facade of this 19th century building are less beautiful that the blackbirds. Those awful machines alter the perspective of those old Italian windows with their typical wooden shutters. 

 

Have a nice weekend!

The birthplace of Margherita pizza

Naples' most famous pizza maker is located in a characteristic alley in the heart of the old part of the town. That lovely place has been in business since 1780.

The old pizzeria Brandi is the birthplace of the Margherita pizza. In 1889 the pizzeria owner concocted a patriotic pizza while Queen Margherita of Savoy was visiting Naples. The old pizza maker modeled a new pizza, which he named Margherita, after the colors of the country's new flag: white cheese, red tomato sauce and green basil.

An official plaque still is on the wall outside,  as the new pizza won the applause of the Queen.

The fresh white cheese is the main ingredient of the Margherita pizza. That typical white cheese is made from a combination between cow's milk and buffalo-milk. Its name is mozzarella. Most buffalo-milk mozzarella sold in the Unites States is imported from Italy and South America.

In early May I hosted two Canadian tourists from Nova Scotia, Juanita and Mike, who went to Naples after staying in Rome and its surroundings. While they were visiting Naples they learnt how to make pizza. They sent me two photos that they took while they were learning how to make pizza.

I am so glad to see they enjoyed both visiting my born place and making pizza.

Pope Francis' thoughts about Ukraine-Russia war

Last week we saw Turkey's diplomatic engaged both with the United States and Russia. The next step will be made by the US president, as he is going to hold separate phone calls with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts.

As mentioned by Pope Francis in a 2022 interview, "NATO barking at Russia's door" caused the Kremlin to "react badly and unleash the conflict". 

The interview was published by the Italian newpaper "Corriere della Sera" and other International news agencies.

                             Photo courtesy by the lebanese website https://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/

It's easy to understand what was the reaction of the so-called Western world, considering that from that day on Pope Francis has never again expressed his point of view on the reasons that triggered Moscow's reaction.

On a sunny Monday I wrote down this post today, which is not related to tourist destinations or beautiful corners of the world. I know that some topics, such as Ukraine-Russia ceasefire or Palestine genocide, are boring. Sorry for that. It was just to share my thoughts, as it seems that those who barked at the Kremlin's gates (according to 2022 Pope Francis' interview) are now trying to make a negotiation.

Have a nice new week. 

Pigeons on a sunny morning.

On a sunny morning last month I saw a group of pigeons gathering in Budapest's urban environment. 

I thought that flocking helps them to evade predators. 

I took the picture of the pigeons in Ferencvaros, a Budapest neighborhood located close to the Danube river. 

Cute small birds

 

There were many small cute birds inside the terminal building of Budapest international airport.

Some trees were placed inside the passengers hall at the Budapest international airport, thanks to a strock of genius of Zoltán Tima, the architect who designed the SkyCourt (that's the name of that steel, glass and concrete building).  

I noticed those trees were giving shelter to small birds, which were fed by the crumbs left by travellers. 

I have never seen before small birds living indoor with human beings.

Have a nice 2° weekend of May ☀

Szechenyi baths

 

As request by our blogging friend Andrea, I show two pictures of Budapest Szecheny thermal baths, which I visited from the 25th to the 30th of April. Unfortunately, the main part of the outdoor pools was closed for maintenance (right side of the above photo). 

I spent four days in Budapest. Public Transport is perfect in the Hungarian capital and people are kind. Many of them speak English well.

Hungary is one of the European countries which has not yet lost its sovereignity, despite being member of both NATO and EU. 

               

I have been to the Danube river five times in five different countries. I firstly saw the Danube river in Vienna and Bratislava (Austria and Slovakia). A few years later I saw the same river in Vidin and Calafat (Bulgaria and Romania), as I went there for job. And last month I saw the Danube in Budapest (Hungary). 

I recommend to visit this country and its pleasant capital located on the Danube river. 

Dutch-Italian street-artist Jorit Agoch

 

The above photo shows the mural made by the Dutch-Italian street-artist Jorit Agoch. The mural is dedicated to Ilaria Cucchi, who lost her brother Stefano under terrible circumstances. Her brother suffered a violent beating by Italian police officers (Carabinieri) in Rome. In Naples, Jorit Agoch dedicated a Mural to Ilaria Cucchi

I am going to visit thermal bath complexes in Budapest in the next days. That's why I will be out of blogging for a while. 

Kiss statue

A copy of the colossal sculpture known as Kiss statue (kiss of a sailor and a young nurse) will be soon removed from Cvitavecchia's seafornt. The Mayor and the majority of the local administration say there is no connection between the statue and the history of the town. Actually they are right.

The sculptor Johnny Seward was inspired by a photograph taken in 1945 by Alfred Eisenstaedt when Japan surrendered to the US. That's why that artwork has nothing to do with Italian culture. 

Meanwhile prices for good necessary for basic survival and well-being continue to rise slightly, because of the lack of negotiations about Trumps' trade war. 

The main problem for our country is that Italy's wine sales to the United States represent 25% of its wine exports. I hope our Prime Minister, who is visiting the White House right now, will be able to seek more lasting tariff relief. 

The above picture shows fishermen's boats stalled as they will not work during the two days leading up to Easter. 

HAPPY EASTER  ☀

One of the new seven wonders

Some years ago Rome's Colosseum was listed as one of the new seven wonders of the world. Located in the hearth of Rome, this important Rome's landmark is a popular tourist destination. 

The selection was made through a global vote by New7Wonders Foundation . 

This ancient amphiteather is the main symbol of Imperial Rome.

 

Yesterday I went to Rome for a visit to the ENT specialist. While I was walking on the way back home I saw that some old residential buildings were built close to the ancient Roman aqueduct dating back over 2000 years  😠

Unfortunately, in early 1900s, local administrators were not aware of the importance of achaelogical sites. Therefore, tourists see residential houses near ancient Roman ruins in some corners of Rome 🤬

Have a nice weekend ☀  

Effects of the trade war

 

Finally a beautiful and sunny spring Sunday! 

With regards to the ongoing trade war, yesterday I have heard that many EU and China politicians and economics experts warned about higher tariffs that will likely add to inflaction. Actually, I know that liquor and wine sold at restaurants, which are located in the United States, is mainly imported from Europe. This means that American restaurants' owners will not have enough margin of profit due to Trump's trade war. I also think many Amercan farmers will face the same problem because of rising price of ferlitizers, which are imported from Canada and Saudi Arabia and Qatar. 

In my humble opinion, retailers have to contact their customers about the impact of new tariffs. Not to mention of the sharp stock markets sell-off triggered by Trump's aggressive tariff rollout.

Happy Sunday everyone 🌼☀🌺

1st of April

 

On the 1st of April the weather is still cloudy here in Italy. I hope those clouds don't simbolize the uncertainty related to Trump's global trade war. 

As mentioned by some US Republican Senators, a trade war may provoke retaliation by major trading partners, such as China, EU and Canada. In the meanwhile, stock markets brace amid trade war fears. 

Have a nice month of April ☀