Florence Daily News

Florence may extend short-term rental limits beyond historic centre

Mayor Sara Funaro said the city is considering new restrictions in residential areas outside Florence’s historic centre.
A Historical Distance

According to a CENSIS survey, among Italians aged eighteen to forty-five, only sixteen percent say they would be ready to fight.
Muti calls for Florence’s Maggio theatre to be named after Vittorio Gui

Conductor Riccardo Muti has urged Florence to rename the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino after Vittorio Gui, the founder of the Maggio festival.
Work begins on the €31 million redevelopment of Florence’s Sant’Orsola complex

Major restoration works have begun at the former convent, one of Florence’s largest and most complex historic sites.

Tuscany to vote to renew its Regional Council

Saturday, May 30, 2015 Editorial Staff News

This Sunday seven of the 20 Italian regions, including Tuscany, will vote to renew their regional council and their governors.

Novità a tavola, la Locanda di Fabio Cambi

Saturday, May 30, 2015 Editorial Staff Italiano

La Locanda di Fabio Cambi é un nuovo ristorante in Corso Italia, davanti al parco delle Cascine.

The FIMC Mediation Room in Florence, Italy

ADR, mediation with a view in heart of Florence

Thursday, May 28, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Creation of the Florence International Mediation Chamber, a service offered by the Florence Chamber of Commerce with high standards and a unique location overlooking one of the most picturesque corners of Florence.

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.