Refloating of Costa Concordia is scheduled to start by the middle of July upon authorization of the Monitoring Observatory, and the definitive departure from Giglio Island to Genoa, Italy, is planned by the end of the month.
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SOX2 regulates melanoma initiating cells, study said
Melanoma is one of the most aggressive types of human cancer, characterized by enhanced heterogeneity and resistance to conventional therapy at advanced stages. New studies published.
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Dalai Lama blesses Tuscan land for new complex
Dalai Lama blesses Tuscan land for new complex. Tibetan spiritual leader teaching in Tuscany.
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Costa Concordia, in 3 weeks ready to tow the wreck
In three weeks Costa will be ready to tow the Concordia from Giglio Island, in a period of time that statistically presents the most favorable weather and sea conditions.
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Rare shark washes up on Isola del Giglio
Over-3-metre-long 400 kg rare shark washes up on Giglio Island.
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Bomb outside offices of Renzi’s PD in Florence
A Bomb set off outside offices of Renzi’s PD in Florence. Eplosive causes minor damage.
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Pavarotti’s widow Nicoletta Mantovani in Florence council
The tenor Luciano Pavarotti ‘s widow , Nicoletta Mantovani, was called to be part of the municipal council of Florence from the new mayor of the city, Dario Nardella.
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Costa Concordia to be scrapped in Genoa
The wreck of the Costa Concordia will be scrapped in Genoa later this year, italian papers said Saturday.
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30,000 bottles of fake Brunello confiscated by police
The Italian Police confiscate 30,000 bottles of fake Brunello, Chianti. The low-quality wine was destined for sale at 10 times its real value.
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Dario Nardella new mayor in Florence
In Florence, Dario Nardella looked set to win as mayor with the Democratic Party receiving some 60% of the vote in the traditionally left-wing Tuscan capital.
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