Gianni Ranieri from Lanciano, 38, was a UNO official in Mozambique and Haiti for many years, and is now working with FAO to help the flood-stricken populations; Robin Andrews, 34, is a UNO inspector from North Carolina. Robin and Gianni met some years ago in Mozambique exactly, decided to get married in Assisi, and have now two children Laura, 3 and Gianlorenzo, 2. Gianni's father wanted to keep the children in Italy but Robin wouldn't hear this when she decided she had to join her husband in Mozambique again - before leaving, she wanted to leave this message: «Abruzzesi, one thousand Lire each is nothing for you and everything for them». For donations postal account n.13433651 - of Caritas "pro Mozambico".

Half pilgrimage, half rave party for over 10,000 youths from all over Abruzzo, Marche and Molise, under a warm spring sun. Biggest attraction is still padre Maurizio, alias padre Nike, whose words are always so near to the world of young people. The traditional pilgrimage to San Gabriele fro students is aimed at seeking comfort, protection and guidance.

In 1998 in contrada Cavaticchi a villa of the late Roman age and an ancient medieval church came back to light. Now an archeological area will be established on the spot, where also tombs and remaind of the 8th century were found in later excavations.

The second edition of the "Civitella del Tronto" poetry prize is open to everybody and free. Compositions (one unpublished poem for each participant) can be sent up to 27 april. Four sections: Italian, vernacular, under 14 ad civitellese dialect. Awards next 10 august.