Chinese sommeliers learn Italian wine secrets. The project aims to train Chinese professionals who themselves become trainers of professionals at home.
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Da Firenze a Singapore per ripetere il primo Overland
Da Firenze a Singapore per ripetere il primo Overland 60 anni dopo. Due ragazzi toscani appena laureati, a bordo di una Land Rover, tentano di completare il viaggio entro la fine dell’anno. Florence Daily News è il media partner.
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Enjoy the tradition of the Feast of Rificolona
On 7 September, in the liturgical calendar the eve of Our Lady’s birthday, the City Council organizes the Festa della Rificolona, an authentic and original Florentine feast which is still deeply felt, popular tradition of ancient folklore.
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Volterra wall found from Roman amphitheater
An 80-meter-long elliptical-shaped wall discovered in the Tuscan city of Volterra could have originally been part of a Roman amphitheater.
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German Eike Schmidt named new Uffizi director
Seven non-Italian art experts were appointed to head seven of Italy’s 20 most prestigious museums, Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia included.
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Italy hit by 400,000 lightnings during this year
Italy hit by lightning over 400,000 times this year. CESI issues guidelines on how to avoid being struck.
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Uffizi to benefit 18 million culture package
18 million euros will bankroll the so-called Great Uffizi project in Florence, which aims to renovate the gallery and rearrange some of its masterpieces.
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Tuscany declares state of emergency after storm
Tuscany declares state of emergency after Florence storm. Extreme weather caused massive damage.
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Brutal Storm in Florence: injuries, damage
Injury, damage toll mounting in Florence after brutal storm. Firefighters, helped by migrants, still answering distress calls.
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Heat wave kills 200 tonnes of fish in Orbetello
Heat wave kills 200 tonnes of fish in Orbetello lagoon. Fish suffocated from lack of oxygen in water.
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