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.

Florence unconcerned for the Azzurri team

Thursday, September 3, 2015 Editorial Staff Sports

Only 6,000 tickets have been sold for the match which will be played tonight in Florence for the Euro 2016 qualifier between the national soccer teams Italy and Malta.

Expensive Florence for student accommodation

Thursday, September 3, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Average 380 euros for student accommodation: Florence 3rd most expensive city followed by Rome and Milan.

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Ten contemporary artists exhibit in home of David

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

Ten contemporary masters will show their works alongside Michelangelo masterpieces at the home of his David, Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia, next year.

Giotto’s masterpieces from Florence to Milan

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

Thirteen masterpieces by Giotto will be shown at Milan’s Palazzo Reale from September 2 to January 10.

Readings for Peace to commemorate September 11

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Editorial Staff News

On the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001 NYU Florence and the City of Florence, Italy, are organizing readings and candle lightings.

A Jeff Koons’ work to be placed in piazza Signoria

Monday, August 31, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

The contemporary artist and fine art collector Jeff Koons will be attending the opening of Biennale dell’antiquarato, in Palazzo Corsini, Florence, Italy, on September 25th.

ACF Fiorentina starts the women’s football club

Sunday, August 30, 2015 Editorial Staff Sports

Fiorentina Women’s Football Club has become the first ever professionally affiliated women’s football club, an historic moment in Italy.

Educational at major cellars as Chinese wine tippling booms

Chinese sommeliers learn Italian wine secrets

Saturday, August 29, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Chinese sommeliers learn Italian wine secrets. The project aims to train Chinese professionals who themselves become trainers of professionals at home.

Da Firenze a Singapore per ripetere il primo Overland

Friday, August 28, 2015 Editorial Staff Italiano

Da Firenze a Singapore per ripetere il primo Overland 60 anni dopo. Due ragazzi toscani appena laureati, a bordo di una Land Rover, tentano di completare il viaggio entro la fine dell’anno. Florence Daily News è il media partner.

Enjoy the tradition of the Feast of Rificolona

Friday, August 28, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

On 7 September, in the liturgical calendar the eve of Our Lady’s birthday, the City Council organizes the Festa della Rificolona, an authentic and original Florentine feast which is still deeply felt, popular tradition of ancient folklore.