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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Italy Coast Guard deserves Nobel for life saving
Italy’s Coast Guard deserves the Nobel Peace prize for saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of migrants, a Green Party spokesman suggested Friday.
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Enrico Rossi confirmed governor of Tuscany
In traditionally leftwing Tuscany, the PD’s Enrico Rossi garnered 48.03%, with the center-right’s and is confirmed governor.
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Tuscany to vote to renew its Regional Council
This Sunday seven of the 20 Italian regions, including Tuscany, will vote to renew their regional council and their governors.
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Moroccan immigrant saved French tourist’s life
Moroccan immigrant saved tourist’s life last Friday. Mayor Dario Nardella, eyewitnesses, police applaud Toukif Chtouki.
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