A lost, elderly tourist afflicted by Alzheimer’s helped police locate her husband by sketching monuments that retraced the couple’s path through Florence on Monday. The tourist, a 70 year-old Dutch woman who suffered memory problems, had arrived in Florence with a tour group to visit the city.
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MSC, crew meningitis cases confirmed
MSC Cruises confirm that the four MSC Orchestra crewmembers who landed in Livorno, Tuscany, yesterday have been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. The four, one of whom diagnosed as being in critical condition, are currently in hospital. MSC Cruises and maritime authorities have agreed to offer passengers antibiotic profligacies. No other member of the crew has reported symptoms of the infection.
Columbus Day with Italian policemen special report
Some Italian policemen with their American colleagues celebrated the anniversary of Columbus Day. This twinning was renewed for the eighth consecutive year. Arrived from Florence, Rome, Genoa (the birthplace of Christopher Columbus), Naples, Arezzo, Pescara, Avellino and Enna the Italian policemen were invited to numerous events organized by the Italian-American communities of New Jersey, New York and Boston.
Bini Smaghi paid 50 euros for Renzi’s campaign
The Florence native and former European Central Bank Executive Board member Lorenzo Bini Smaghi paid 50 euros to fund Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi’s campaign for the leadership of Italy’s Democratic Party. Matteo Renzi aims to become the premier candidate in the general election of April.
Luxuria in a conference organized by SUF
Syracuse University in Florence sponsored and organized the conference of Vladimir Luxuria, “Across gender and ocean! Discovering the UnKnown”. The conference is scheduled October, 10, 2012, at 6:30 pm at the Auditorium Al Duomo (via Cerretani, 54R), Florence, Italy.
Italian university students against professor Monti
Italian university students union UDU organised symbolic gatherings at several major Italian universities yesterday, in protest at what they describe as “the government’s total lack of interest in state universities.” Among others, meetings were held across the country, at Padua, Parma, Florence, L’Aquila and Palermo universities.
Internet: Pisa host the future of the Net
From 4th to 7th October Pisa shows the future of the Net: 4 days, 104 events, 200 speakers, 12 locations spread around the city, concerts, installations, exhibitions, contests and workshops. From the city symbol of Italian computing – University of Pisa, born in 1969, was the first degree course in computer science from the National Research Council of Italy.
Searching for the real-life Mona Lisa in Florence
Italian archaeologists are searching for the remains of the real-life Mona Lisa. They have found two more skeletons. The two bodies were found under the basement of a former convent in Florence, Italy, on Tuesday. The team believes Lisa Gherardini, said to be the model in Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous piece, is buried there.
Edison Library to close, Apple to open in Florence
Piazza della Reppublica is one of the most famous in Florence. It exists at the heart of city, and is home to many prestigious local businesses. Florentines and tourists alike flock to piazza for its the historic cafes such as Café Gilli or Café Gubbie Rossi, and for the well known local establishments, such as the famous Libreria Edison.
Professor Ertman will focus on the current crisis
The Euro-Crisis in Germany and Italy is the debate on October 2, 2012,at 6 pm, Villa La Pietra, Florence, Italy. In his talk, Professor Ertman will focus on the way the current European crisis has been understood and discussed in Germany. Thomas Ertman is Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Sociology at NYU.