Two surgeons at the Careggi teaching hospital in Florence used Google Glass during an operation to extract a human liver for transplant.
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#Expo2015, Botticelli’s Venus will not go to Turin
Botticelli’s Venus will not be loaned from Florence’s Uffizi Gallery to Turin’s Reggia di Venaria for the Milan Expo 2015 world’s fair, Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said.
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Florence museums chief Acidini quits
The head of Florence’s museums, Cristina Acidini, said Monday September 22, 2014 her decision to quit after a 38-year-long career as a culture ministry official was taken earlier this month because of planned reforms reorganizing the management of Italy’s museums.
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Illegal factory uncovered near Florence
Finance police on Monday September 29, 2014, cited seven Chinese citizens after exposing an illegal operation of seven fur workshops with dormitories for workers hidden behind drywall.
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Tornado-force winds pelted Florence, Tuscany
A wave of tornado-force winds and heavy rains pelted the city of Florence and parts of Tuscany today, Friday september 19, 2014. It leaved a trail of injuries, uprooted trees, and damaged buildings in its wake.
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Bin Ladens buy 50% stake in Carrara marble Co.
Bin Laden family decide to buy 50% stake in Carrara marble company. Marmi Carrara works one third of Tuscan white marble quarries.
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#Expo2015, work begins on the US pavilion
The first foundation stone was laid for the American Pavilion which be presented at Expo Milano 2015.
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#Concordia to Genoa, follow the live streaming
Costa Concordia will leave Isola del Giglio this morning at 8. Direction: Genoa Voltri Port. Follow the live streaming.
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#Concordia, take a look to the possible routes
On 22 July, 2014 the wreck of Costa Concordia will be ready for transportation to its final destination, namely the Port of Genoa Voltri. Take a look to the possible routes.
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Watch the #Concordia timelapse refloating
Concordia refloating operation in progress 24/7. Here the time laps refloating. The wreck has emerged of about 6.5 meters. There are still 6 starboard sponsons to be lowered to their final position.
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