At 3:00 in the morning, a serious accident happened inside the Croci tunnel, at km 266 of the AI Milan-Naples (towards Florence). The first clash between two trucks was followed by the impact of incoming vehicles, one of which ended up with its tires in flames, generating a heavy smoke.
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How Americans elect their president?
How Americans elect their president or what exactly is the electoral college? Prof. Joshua Tucker Professor of Politics, New York University answers to these questions. In the fact, On November 7, 2000, American voters went to the polls to choose their next president. Al Gore, the nominee of the Democratic Party, received 543,895 more votes than his Republican Party challenger, George W. Bush.
Tuscany has a first taste of autumn starting Sunday
With today’s temperatures reaching a warm 27 degrees Celsius at several cities throughout the peninsula, Ilmeteo chief forecaster, Antonio Sano’, says the arrival of this month’s third Atlantic weather front, “Cloe”, will bring rain to north-west Italy’s Piedmont later tonight. Cloe is expected to bring rain to northern and central Italy tomorrow.
The city of Florence to host 2013 cancer meet
More than 2,000 experts from around the world are to meet in Florence, Italy to discuss the latest developments in cancer and cervical papillomavirus research. Florence Convention Bureau, in collaboration with Firenze Fiera, will host the 2013 edition of Eurogin to be held from 03-05 November. Eurogin is a major international forum for cervical cancer and papillomavirus experts, organised by its Paris-based association and chaired by Dr Raphael Monsonego.
Costa Concordia, second tranche of funds approved
Cleaning up the half-sunken Costa Concordia cruise liner off the coast of Giglio island is going according to plan, according to supervisors from the region of Tuscany on Tuesday. “Results of the program have been satisfactory,” said Tuscan regional cabinet member Maria Sargentini.
Let’s imagine Florence in 2035… a NYU debate
Let’s imagine Florence in 2035: it has become a global model for a low consumption, high prosperity and high quality life based on renewable resources – it is a city of ideas for the future. The meeting will held September 17, 2012 at Palagio di Parte Guelfa, in Florence, Italy and it is a collaborative project with New York University Florence, the University of Melbourne, the University of Delft, the University of Florence and the City of Florence.
Florence mayor launches bid to be PD premier
The mayor of Florence launched a bid on Thursday to be Italy’s next prime minister, a challenge to the old generation struggling with political chaos less than eight months ahead of an election. Matteo Renzi, 37, seen as an arrogant upstart by the ageing political establishment, announced he would stand in primary elections to choose the prime ministerial candidate for the centre left, which is well ahead in the polls.
Latest skeleton not Leonardo’s Mona Lisa
The latest remains uncovered at a former convent in central Florence don’t belong to the Mona Lisa, but she might be just underneath, a researcher says. The fourth skeleton found below the former Ursuline convent appears to belong to another noblewoman who may have sat as a model for Leonardo da Vinci when he was painting his famous work.
Weather alert: strong t’storm in Tuscany
Strong thunderstorms are expected tomorrow (September 12, 2012) in Tuscany. In the early hours of morning thunderstorms will affect the northern part of the region – Lunigiana, Garfagnana, Versilia, Mugello – and the other part of Tuscany during the afternoon and the night.
Florence Daily News, new “social” toolbar
Now your toolbar on the head of Florence Daily News is easier to use. Connect you directly to Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus and follow news updates about Florence, Tuscany and Italy. In addition, the header will also find a new Youtube channel with the most beautiful videos published on TV channels around the world and some rarely seen footage of Florence.