Some 15 priceless paintings including a Mantegna, five Tintorettos and a Rubens were stolen from Verona’s Castelvecchio museum.
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Crowdfunding in Italy generates 56.8 mln euros
Crowdfunding initiatives in Italy have generated 56.8 million euros since the start of the year, a study said.
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From Florence to Florence, 70 years later
From Florence, Italy to Florence, Alabama. The story of a Shoals solider killed in action in World War II was reported by WBRC – Fox 6 News for the Veterans Day.
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Prosecutors investigate seven olive oil makers
Italian prosecutors are investigating seven olive oil producers for fraudulently selling ordinary olive oil as highly prized extra-virgin.
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#ParisAttacks: Florence reacts with solidarity
A thousand people gathered this morning, Saturday November 14, 2015, in front of the Consulate of France in Florence to witness support to French people after the attacks in Paris.
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Class delated visit to a religion-themed art exhibit
An elementary school canceled a class visit to a religion-themed art exhibition because it might irk non-Catholic students, La Nazione regional daily reported.
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Uffizi, director Schmidt wants to make changes
The Uffizi’s new German director, Eike Schmidt, has plans for the venerable museum, and is not shy about making them known.
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Pope: The Church lives among the people
Pope Francis stressed the need for “the Church to live among the people and for them,” saying it should maintain a healthy contact with reality and peoples’ lives. The Pope’s comments came during his homily at an outdoor Mass celebrated in Florence on Tuesday (10th November).
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Pope Francis: Church to be restless, innovative
Pope Francis said Tuesday November 10, 2015, that he wanted to see the Italian Church be restless and innovative during a visit to Florence.
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Pope in Prato: combat cancer of corruption
Pope Francis Tuesday November 10, 2015, commenced his visit to the Tuscan cities of Prato and Florence with a call to be ready to journey with Christ, and an appeal against the exploitation of workers.
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