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Government warns of Concordia salvage delays

News

Costa Concordia (Travel report)In a letter addressed to Costa Co-Chief Executives Pierluigi Foschi and Michael Thamm, as well as to the head of Italy’s civil protection agency, Franco Gabrielli, and to the president of the Tuscany Region, Enrico Rossi, Minister Corrado Clini said it was ”urgent” that a working program be developed for the last phase of the stranded ship’s removal and the recovery of the hull in ”an ideal location”.

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Traditional pre-Christmas event at the Four Season

Life

Traditional pre-Christman event at the Four Season Hotel in Florence, ItalyIt’s time to open gates, at the Four Seasons Hotel, for a traditional pre-Christman event. It’s the 5th edition of the “Open Day”, dedicated to raise funds per “Istituto degli Innocenti” and its activities on behalf of children. On Sunday, December 16th, from 10 to 16, all florentines and tourists are invited to pass through the gates of Parco della Gherardesca, the city’s largest private garden and since 2008 part of the Four Seasons Hotel.

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Michelangelo sculpture at the Year of Italian culture

Arts

Bargello sculpture gallery in Washington, USAYear of Italian culture in the U.S. opens in Washington. Italy’s foreign affairs minister will inaugurate The Year of Italian Culture in the United States event Wednesday with the loan of a Michelangelo sculpture to a major American gallery. Giulio Terzi will open the year-long event at Washington’s prestigious National Gallery of Art by unveiling the famous David-Apollo sculpture by Michelangelo.

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Ferragamo celebrating 75 years on Old Bond street

Business

Salvatore Ferragamo Old Bond Street Boutique Store LaunchSalvatore Ferragamo Group, one of the global leaders in the luxury sector, celebrates 75 years on Old Bond Street and the refurbishment and expansion of both the Old Bond Street and Sloane Street flagship stores. To mark the occasion, Chairman Ferruccio Ferragamo and CEO Michele Norsa welcomed guests to the Old Bond Street store for cocktails and a private dinner hosted at a 61 metre long table.

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