UFO Rama - No 134

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-RAMA
Issue: Nr. 134
Date: July 2010
Publisher: UFO-RAMA
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Type: Monthly ufological bulletin

Editorial

The editorial, titled "IL MOSAICO SI STA COMPLETANDO...", suggests that the complex puzzle of UFOs is coming together, with governments worldwide increasingly publishing documents about UFOs to avoid public suspicion of cover-ups. It highlights that 'contactees' provide valuable information about the peaceful intentions of 'brothers from space' towards humanity. The editorial also notes that ordinary people are reporting the growing presence of unidentified flying objects in our skies, signaling a shift in attitudes towards the extraterrestrial issue. The publication emphasizes its 12-year commitment to disseminating information on this topic.

Key Articles and Reports

"Misteriosa danza di Ufo nei cieli del Tirreno" (Mysterious dance of UFOs in the Tyrrhenian skies)

This article from "Gazzetta del Sud" (June 26, 2010) details a sighting on the Scalea seafront by Giuliana and Giuseppe Gagliardi. They observed a black dot on a white vertical trail, followed by another light, which then moved at incredible speed. They managed to take photos with their mobile phones. Eugenio Gagliardi, regional president of the Ufological Center, has opened a file on this incident, noting it as a significant sighting in June, a month with many reports. The article also mentions another sighting by an anonymous state official and a health worker near Ceva on June 21st, involving an intense light not compatible with terrestrial technology. A report from Montalto describes a luminous sphere photographed by collaborator Chiara Buffone, which was later identified as a typical UFO by Gagliardi. Furthermore, a couple, Alomare Locce, witnessed spectacular ufological scenarios in Camigliatello, involving a luminous object approached by helicopters. The object disappeared and reappeared multiple times, almost blinking, and was observed for about half an hour.

"Sedici anni fa: Quel vortice luminoso al largo di San Lucido" (Sixteen years ago: That luminous vortex off San Lucido)

This piece recounts an event from 1994 near San Lucido, reported by engineer Nice Tonelli to the CUN. Two individuals on a boat witnessed a bright glow on the water's surface. They saw a luminous cone emerge from the depths, emitting a strange hiss before disappearing at high speed. The incident is referred to as a "missing time" event, as it occurred between 4 AM and 8 AM.

"Avvistati tre dischi rossi nel cielo" (Three red discs sighted in the sky)

Published in "Il Resto del Carlino" (June 21, 2010), this article describes a sighting by a group of six friends in Crespellano on June 12th. Michele Astolfi, Oscar Torri, Mirco, Adina, Stefania, and Roberto witnessed three red spheres moving slowly across the sky for three minutes before disappearing. Astolfi managed to film the phenomenon with his mobile phone. The report notes similarities to another sighting of three red spheres in Calabria. The objects were described as not being meteors or typical aircraft lights, moving slower than a jet or fighter plane, and disappearing by dimming rather than receding into the distance.

"Non credo agli Ufo, ma ho visto in cielo sfere misteriose" (I don't believe in UFOs, but I saw mysterious spheres in the sky)

This report from "Il Resto del Carlino" (July 13, 2010) details an incident near Bazzano and Crespellano where Ottavio Richetta, an employee at Coop Bazzano, reported seeing six luminous spheres of anomalous size. He stated that while he doesn't typically believe in UFOs, he couldn't deny what he saw and even photographed. The spheres emitted an intense red light and moved very fast before grouping into a cluster and disappearing. Richetta provided details about their altitude and direction to the Florentine ufological section.

"Abbiamo visto un Ufo sul mare" (We saw a UFO over the sea)

This article from "Il Nuovo Corriere Viterbese" (June 25, 2010) features a report from a reader about an encounter on the Viterbo coast. A couple and their sister-in-law witnessed a yellow-gold ball of fire, moving at high speed, simultaneously with a passenger jet. They described it as very fast, disappearing within seconds. They believe other people on the promenade must have seen it. The article also mentions a previous sighting of a luminous white object near Porta Faul, which is being investigated by the CUN of Tarquinia.

"CINA, AVVISTATO UN UFO: CHIUSO UN AEROPORTO" (CHINA, UFO SIGHTED: AIRPORT CLOSED)

Reported by "Nuova Cina" and "China Daily", this incident occurred around 9 AM on July 9, 2010, in Hangzhou, eastern China. An unidentified object caused the temporary closure of Hangzhou airport and was also sighted in Ningbo and Wuxi. No official comment was made by airport authorities regarding the origin of the craft. The Chinese authorities have launched an investigation. The UFO appeared as a large white and red object, and airport staff stated it was not visible on radar.

"Cina: ancora mistero su ufo" (China: mystery over UFO continues)

This follow-up report from "ANSA" (July 10, 2010) states that the origin of the UFO that caused the closure of the Hangzhou airport remains a mystery. The investigation by the airport has not yet yielded results, and sources have spoken of a possible connection with the military. A photo taken by a passenger shows the UFO as a large white and red object.

"Gli Ufo fanno visita al presidente" (UFOs visit the president)

This brief report from "la Repubblica" (July 2, 2010) mentions mysterious crop circles appearing in a wheat field in Bagnaria Arsa, Friuli. The president of Palermo, upon seeing the circles, immediately thought of a prank by a group of pranksters, wondering how twenty people could have created the design unnoticed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-RAMA are the increasing number of UFO sightings across Italy, the growing official acknowledgment and release of UFO-related documents by governments, and the persistent mystery surrounding these phenomena. The editorial stance is one of advocacy for openness and information dissemination, suggesting that the public is becoming more aware of the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence and that the evidence is mounting. The magazine positions itself as a long-term source of information and investigation into these matters.