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.

Italian wine pavilion inaugurated at #Expo 2015

Thursday, May 28, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Italian wine pavilion inaugurated at Milan Expo 2015. First time Italian wine participates in a Universal Exposition.

Italian young adults spend 161 minutes per day on smartphone

Millennials use smartphone first to go on the web

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Editorial Staff Tech

Italian young adults spend 161 minutes per day on smartphone, survey says. 55% of Italians aged 18-34 live with parents, 13% have children.

Moroccan immigrant saved French tourist’s life

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Editorial Staff News

Moroccan immigrant saved tourist’s life last Friday. Mayor Dario Nardella, eyewitnesses, police applaud Toukif Chtouki.

The American cemetery in Florence, Italy

Renzi on Memorial Day calls US principal friend

Monday, May 25, 2015 Editorial Staff News

Italian Premier Matteo Renzi said the United States is Italy’s principal friend and ally, speaking at Florence’s American cemetery on the occasion of US Memorial Day.

Cucina biologica, nasce BioChef Cooking

Monday, May 25, 2015 Editorial Staff Italiano

Negli ultimi anni molte persone si sono avvicinate al mondo biologico, sono nati supermercati e ristoranti che offrono un ampia selezione di prodotti e di menù ricercati.

Investing in heritage and culture are essential for change and create outstanding opportunities, national statistics agency Istat announced

Culture creates opportunities, Istat report says

Monday, May 25, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Investing in heritage and culture are essential for change and create outstanding opportunities, national statistics agency Istat announced in its 2015 annual report.

Coffee is the National Drink of Italians, according to a study conducted by Astra Ricerche conducted for the Coffee Promotion consortium

96.5% of Italians drink coffee, a study says

Sunday, May 24, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

Coffee is the National Drink of Italians, according to a study conducted by Astra Ricerche conducted for the Coffee Promotion consortium released on Tuesday.

From the gardens of the Podere delle Cascine to the ‘groaning board’ in the suggestive Santo Spirito refectory

From the Cascine to the Santo Spirito Refectory

Saturday, May 23, 2015 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Chef Filippo Saporito open, on Wednesday, 27 May, the series of six dinners on the Orti e Cenacoli initiative calendar as part of the #Expo2015Firenze project.

Storms to sweep much of Italy by Friday 20/05/2015 Wind and rain stretch from north to central-southern Italy

Storms to sweep much of Tuscany by Friday

Friday, May 22, 2015 Editorial Staff News

Storms to sweep much of Italy by Friday. Wind and rain stretch from north to central-southern Italy.

Tom Hanks & David Letterman Use the Selfie Stick (Video)

Thursday, May 21, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

After visiting Florence, Italy, during Monday’s May 18, 2015 Late Night Show, the american actor Tom Hanks taught David Letterman the art of using a selfie stick.