Florence Daily News

Tuscany Tops National Ranking for Growth in Cybercrime

Confartigianato warns that hackers are targeting enterprises of all sizes.
Madonna Ends Tuscan Birthday Trip with Unforgettable Palio Experience

In a social media post, the pop star looked back on her Tuscan visit.
Accademia Gallery Launches Student Storytelling Project

Offering new and personal perspectives on the museum’s masterpieces.
Florence Reacts to Announcement that US Consulate Will Remain Open

U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s announcement that the Florence consulate will stay open was warmly received after rumors of its possible closure.

Expo effect on tourism brings 100 mln. euros

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

The effect of Milan Expo on Italian tourism has brought 100 million euros more into the Italian economy as of August 2015 when compared with 2014.

The new Room 31 at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy

The Uffizi see the renovation of eight rooms

Monday, September 14, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

The Uffizi see the renovation of eight gallery rooms devoted to the second half of the fifteenth century with a donation from Ferragamo.

Apple’s New Store in Florence to Open September 26

Friday, September 11, 2015 Editorial Staff Tech

The new Apple store in Florence will open on September 26, 2015, in the central Piazza della Repubblica.

Fragranze - Photo by Vanni Bassetti (Pitti Immagine)

Florence’s Stazione Leopolda to host Fragranze

Friday, September 11, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

From 11 to 13 September 2015, Florence will once again be the stage for Fragranze showcasing over 270 of the finest names in international artistic perfumery.

Rediscovery of ancient varieties of grapes and breads

Rediscovering ancient varieties of bread

Thursday, September 10, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

On 25 and 26 September 2015, the Accademia dei Georgofili is hosting Grani&Pani, a national popular forum exploring the themes of grain, flour and bread.

Bolzano firm shipped mozzarella from Poland to Italy

Fake mozzarella was due to be sent to Florence

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Editorial Staff News

Italy’s farmers’ union called for more protection for quintessentially Italian foodstuffs, citing the examples of mozzarella being imported to Italy from Poland and Dutch salad.

ONU Awarded the Observer Status to FIMC to Review International Mediation Rules

ADR, ONU Awarded the Observer Status to FIMC

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Editorial Staff News

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) conferred the recognition on Florence International Mediation Chamber. A proposal written in Florence to be presented in Wien.

THE ASCENT OF ORPHEUS: Between and Beyond Representation and Abstraction, by the American-born artist Adi Da Samraj

Adi Da Samraj’s Works at the Bargello Museum

Monday, September 7, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

The Bargello National Museum hosts the solo contemporary art show, The Ascent of Orpheus: Between and Beyond Representation and Abstraction, by the American-born artist Adi Da Samraj.

Jeff Koons iconic works set to wow Florence

Saturday, September 5, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Reflections on the eternity of beauty and impermanence of life are at the center of an exhibit in Florence showcasing some of the most famous masterworks by Jeff Koons.

Local Winery Invests In Future Generations

Friday, September 4, 2015 Annalisa Rossi Business

This summer, four students from the University of Oregon are getting firsthand experience studying wine marketing by working with Bindi Sergardi winery in Siena.