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Ventotene seen from twin isle Santo Stefano (Photo: Silvia Marchetti)

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'Prison island' birthplace of EU reborn as think-tank venue

Ventotene seen from twin isle Santo Stefano (Photo: Silvia Marchetti)

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Ventotene Manifesto, the European Union's building block. Celebrations have kicked-off on two small twin islands off the coast of Rome which are considered the 'cradle' of Europe - and are pushing for greater integration.

This month, tourists enjoyed watching a team of pro-Europeans swim three miles from Cala Nave beach on Ventotene island all the way to the spooky abandoned pris...

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Silvia Marchetti is a Rome-based freelance reporter. She covers finance, economics, travel and culture for a wide range of international media.

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