ANSA news agency reveals how the florentine cyclist Gino Bartali helped the escaping Jews. New information documents the undercover activities conducted during the Second World War by Bartali in order to save the lives of numerous Jews in Italy and which are now contained in a new biography (”Road to Valour”, Crown, 318 pages) published in these days in the USA by journalist Aili McConnon and historical researcher Andres McConnon.
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Trenitalia, e-tickets for Italian rail journeys
Train travel in Italy is made easy with ACP Rail’s newest addition to its global rail offering, which now includes e-tickets for Italian rail journeys with Italy’s national railroad, “Trenitalia.” With so many popular cities of interest, visitors can make the most of their Italian experience by enjoying Trenitalia’s extensive rail network, complete with comfortable trains and stunning views.
Pitti Uomo 2012, 1053 brands at the Fortezza
There will be 1053 brands at the Fortezza da Basso, plus another 75 women’s collections at Pitti W at the Dogana. The fair’s place as the key reference on the international fashion scene is confirmed by the figures: of participating firms and the continuously growing number of applications we receive from prospective exhibitors.
Confiscation of false extra virgin olive oil
Nas searches and confiscation of false extra virgin olive oil, in Tuscany, Emilia and Lazio; 17 under investigation. The people investigated are charged with criminal organization for commercial frauds regarding the sophistication and adulteration of extra virgin olive oil. Searches have been carried out by Carabinieri’ s special bodies in Florence and Pistoia.
Fiorentina has hired Montella as coach
Fiorentina has hired Vincenzo Montella as coach on a two-year contract to replace Delio Rossi, who was fired last month for hitting midfielder Adem Ljajic during a Serie A match. “Jovetic is an incredible player, of the highest level, and I hope I will be able to Coach him,” he said at his unveiling. “I’ll speak to everyone though, as I need to see if certain players are motivated and ready to stay.”
Bruce Springsteen arrived in Florence
Two days of vacation from the tour, to celebrate, alone in Florence, the twenty-first anniversary of their marriage. Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa are arrived in Florence, Italy. The couple had their wedding on 8 June 1991 and decided to devote his days in Italy to the happy occasion, So The Boss ahd his wife chosen place where spend a couple of days in Florence and the surrounding area.
Special dialogue with Chelsea Clinton at NYU
There will be the special guest Chelsea Clinton among the guests of “The Season”, the festival sponsored by New York University in Florence. The event will be opened, June 15, the Italian premiere of the documentary “Auf Wiedersehen” Till We Meet Again (10.15 am at Odeon cinema), followed by a conversation between the daughter of former U.S. president and Linda G. Mills.
Door of Paradise unveiled after 27 years
An eight-ton gilded bronze door so splendid Michelangelo dubbed it the “Door of Paradise” will be unveiled to the public again after 27 years of restoration work. But Lorenzo Ghiberti’s 15th-century door which bears scenes from the Old Testament won’t be going back in its place on the baptistery of Florence’s duomo, or cathedral. Instead, starting on Sept. 8, it will go on display in a case at a Florence museum, the Museo dell’Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, to preserve it from renewed damage.
Makeovermania, courtesy of Starhotels
Starhotels is offering an extraordinary package for people intent on designer shopping at discount prices, on finding a personal style by riding the emotional waves of a city where the terms beauty and harmony were coined. The special rate is 280 euros a night, in a junior suite for two at the Starhotels Michelangelo in the heart of Florence.
Tuscan beaches are getting better
The 2012 edition of Bandiere Blu awarded 246 beaches with the flag, which is 13 more than 2011. The beaches that received recognition in Tuscany include the area of Versilia, with Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, Camaiore and Viareggio. The scores are awarded by Fee the Foundation for Environmental Education in collaboration with Enel Sole, and were awarded in Rome.