The crew of the cruise liner Costa Concordia was awarded the title of ‘Seafarer of the year’ in the Lloyd’s List Global awards 2012. “Captain Francesco Schettino was delighted to know that his crew was awarded the prize ‘for the courage and professional skills’ shown during the Costa Concordia shipwreck, off the shores of Giglio Island”, a statement of the law firm defending Schettino.
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Anti-Mafia prosecutor Vigna dies at 79
Piero Luigi Vigna dies today in Florence, Italy. He was born on August, 1, 1933, he was an Italian former magistrate. From 1997 to 2005 he was Chief of the Procura Nazionale Antimafia (National Antimafia Prosecution Office).
OSCE deplores Italian criminal defamation ruling
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, today called on the Italian authorities to reform libel laws following an Italian high court ruling upholding the criminal conviction and 14-month prison sentence imposed on Allessandro Sallusti, former editor of the newspaper Libero. A statement shared with Riccardo Migliori, president of the 56-country OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
Eco acupuncture, urban interventions
Eco acupuncture, urban interventions will held October 1, 2012 at Palazzo Strozzi Sala Altana (9,15 am-6pm). Let’s imagine Florence in 2035: it has become a global model for a low con- sumption, high prosperity and high quality life based on renewable resources – it is a city of ideas for the future.
New planters to beautify Piazza Ognissanti
New planters to beautify Piazza Ognissanti will be inaugurated this evening, Monday, Sept. 24, from 8 to 9 in the presence of Deputy Mayor Dario Nardella, the President of the “Natural Mall” Fabrizio Carabba (Borgognissanti Association) and manager of public relations and communication products of Mercedes-Daimler, Joerg Zwilling.
Watch the horrific road accident on A1 highway
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.
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.