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.

Ron Howard began shooting in Florence, Sunday, May 3, the first scenes of the new film Inferno

Ron Howard, Tom Hanks began shooting in Florence

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Ron Howard began shooting in Florence, Sunday, May 3, the first scenes of the new film Inferno (Hell).

The I_Dome, installed in the Cortile Nuovo of Palazzo Vecchio and open free of charge to visitors until 31 October, was inaugurated this afternoon by the Florence’s Mayor Dario Nardella and Leonardo Bassilichi, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Florence.

Florence stuns the world with I_Dome (Time-laps)

Thursday, April 30, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

The I_Dome, installed in the Cortile Nuovo of Palazzo Vecchio and open free of charge to visitors until 31 October, was inaugurated this afternoon by the Florence’s Mayor Dario Nardella and Leonardo Bassilichi, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Florence.

The State of the Union conference in Florence

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Editorial Staff News

The State of the Union conference, organised by the European University Institute(EUI), is an annual event for high-level reflection on the European Union.

Two out of every three foreign tourists to Italy consider food and culture their primary reasons for visiting

66% of Expo tourists visit for food, culture

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

66% of Expo tourists visit for food, culture. Nearly 70% will spend time doing things in addition to Expo, says survey

Florence and Tuscany are presenting a preview of the projects envisaged for valorizing and promoting the territory’s cultural, economic, scientific and tourist excellences, expressions of the Tuscan penchant for ‘good living’.

The story of Florentine flavours in Milan

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

From 2 to 10 May wine bars, tasting sessions, showcooking, entertainment and training seminars compose an ideal presentation of Florence in the city of Expo 2015.

20,000 bottles fake wine, grappa seized

Monday, April 27, 2015 Editorial Staff News

Italy’s state forestry corps and the customs agency seized 20,000 bottles of fake wine and grappa ready for market distribution from a Florence-area warehouse.

From Florence the oldest flour in the world

Sunday, April 26, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

The oldest grinding flour in the world will be on display at the Milan Expo 2015 and is set to revolutionize understanding of Paleolithic man, officials announced.

FloraFirenze, plants and flowers #MadeInItaly

Thursday, April 23, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

From its very first edition – to be staged between April 30 and May 11, 2015 – FloraFirenze promises to be a unique event, the ideal occasion and meeting place for all players in the international floriculture and horticulture scenario.

Tutti i segreti della cucina gluten free

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Editorial Staff Italiano

I segreti della cucina gluten free? Li svela lo chef Giorgio Trovato a maggio e a giugno in due corsi di cucina gluten free a Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena).

Lamentation Over Christ by Beato Angelico

Beato Angelico’s Lamentation displayed with Turin Shroud

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

The public presentation of the Shroud of Turin will be complemented by a famous 15th century painting The Lamentation of Christ by Renaissance master Beato Angelico.