Italy’s farmers’ union called for more protection for quintessentially Italian foodstuffs, citing the examples of mozzarella being imported to Italy from Poland and Dutch salad.
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ADR, ONU Awarded the Observer Status to FIMC
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) conferred the recognition on Florence International Mediation Chamber. A proposal written in Florence to be presented in Wien.
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Readings for Peace to commemorate September 11
On the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001 NYU Florence and the City of Florence, Italy, are organizing readings and candle lightings.
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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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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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The sensor of the NASA mission to Pluto is Italian
The sensor trim stellar A-STR by Finmeccanica – Selex ES drive the probe of NASA’s New Horizons mission to Pluto, allowing Selex ES getting deeper into space.
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Tuscan politician to plant cannabis in office
Left-wing Tuscany regional councillor Tommaso Fattori said Monday he will grow a cannabis plant in his office to open a discussion on the legalization of cannabis for therapeutic use.
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