Would be actors and extras are wanted for "Gabriel", by Minerva Pictures Roma, to start shooting in June. With a filmscript by Tonino Guerra, the films tells the story of Francesco Possenti, friar at 18, who died at 24 years old and in 1920 was made a saint. Possibly the role of Gabriele will be played by Italian-American Michael Tassoni, originary of Bellante, Teramo.

100 days, says newly elected president of the region, Giovanni Pace, to conclude the first stage of his program. He would also like former President Antonio Falconio as ambassador to Brussels. The former administration, he says, were good-willed, but ineffective.

A project of students exchange with Ontario through the Chambers of Commerce. Hamilton's mayor met the President of the Chamber of Commerce and the President of the Province of L'Aquila to establish the twinships between eight Abruzzese municipalities and Canadian counterparts.

This year on 6th August the Association for the Giostra Cavalleresca in Sulmona will organize a special edition on 6 august with European knights from six towns: Ciutadella de Minorca (Spain), Burgausen e Satzvey (Germany), Brussels (Belgium); Uppsala (Sweden) and Nancy (France).

At the nationl tourism fair, Ecotur 2000, Palena is present with two stands: one with information on the territory and craftswork, the other with typical gastronomic products.