Florence Daily News

Tuscany’s Empty Umbrellas and the Price of Shade

From Forte dei Marmi to San Vincenzo, empty umbrellas tell the story of soaring prices and a beach model in need of a rethink.
Donatello’s Mary Magdalene May Depict a Rare Disease, Study Suggests

The wooden sculpture in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo departs sharply from the traditional, idealised iconography of the saint.
Ferragosto in Florence: Special Openings and Cultural Events

On Friday, August 15, Florence celebrates Ferragosto with a rich program of special openings and cultural initiatives.
From Runway to Retail: The Italian Airport Paradox

Airports are becoming shopping malls with boarding gates, but passengers still struggle to find a seat, a socket, or a sip of water.

Obama to arrive in Italy, a 28 billion Euros Great Beauty for U.S.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Editorial Staff News

On Thursady President Obama will arrive in Rome. Unioncamere Toscana calculates the value generated by the Americans in our Country. President Galgani: ready to improve our economic relationship

Renzi proposes Florence to host the G8 Summit in 2017

Monday, March 24, 2014 Editorial Staff News

Premier Matteo Renzi said he has proposed his hometown of Florence play host to the summit of leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) industrialized countries in 2017.

Old Convent in Florence, a Space for Arts and Crafts

Saturday, March 22, 2014 Editorial Staff Business

The City of Florence has issued the public notice which grants a concession locals still available at Old Convent, aimed at business creation projects at existing businesses and artists, working in the field of arts and crafts.

Five men detained for the fire at the Prato’s Chinese factory

Friday, March 21, 2014 Editorial Staff News

Five people were detained as part of an inquiry into a fire last December that killed seven people in a Chinese factory in Prato, few miles from Florence, Tuscany.

Europa League, Juventus eliminates Fiorentina

Thursday, March 20, 2014 Editorial Staff Sports

Juventus goes to the quarter-finals of the Europa League after 1-0 against Fiorentina on Thursday, 2-1 on aggregate. Fiorentina is out from the Continental competition.

History and events concerning the prints and drawings collection of the Uffizi from the mid-19th century to the first World War (1848-1918)

Prints and Drawings Collection of the Uffizi (1848-1918)

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Editorial Staff Arts

The graphic collection of the Uffizi, due to its old and sedimented cultural heritage, is characterized by an inextricable intertwining of history, tradition and critique.

Homemade Prato Cookies… with Vin Santo

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Editorial Staff Life

The traditional Prato cookies, also known as Cantuccini, are twice-baked biscuits originating in the Tuscan city of Prato, few miles away from Florence. Now, everybody can cook it at home. Read and taste the traditional recipe.

Flagship Store Salvatore Ferragamo in Wien

Salvatore Ferragamo reopens its Wien Boutique

Monday, March 17, 2014 Marco Bastiani Business

Salvatore Ferragamo, one of the world’s most renowned luxury brands, announces the reopening of its fully renovated Vienna flagship store.

Serie A, Fiorentina 3-1 Over Chievo

Sunday, March 16, 2014 Editorial Staff Sports

Fiorentina recorded their first victory since mid-February over a Chievo side who periodically threatened, though it was a scrappy encounter all-in-all.

The FAI Spring Days are coming with 750 treasures

Saturday, March 15, 2014 Marco Bastiani Travel

The FAI Spring Days are coming. On March 22 and 23, 2014 everyone can come into palaces, churches, castles, parks, 750 wonderful treasures in Italy usually closed to the public.