Florence Daily News

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.
Fiorentina ends English tour with positives despite mixed results

Three matches against Premier League sides brought one draw, one defeat, and a loss on penalties, but also encouraging signs.

Leonardo Da Vinci, a new Italian language course

Monday, June 18, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

Italia Oggi (Italy Today) is an Italian language and culture course constructed for anyone who, during their stay in Italy, wishes to be totally immersed in our country’s culture, learning its language and, at the same time, getting in touch with some aspects of Italian society and its traditions. A particular focus is made on the many important changes that have been taking place since the 2nd World War.

Louvre welcomes Ferragamo show

Friday, June 15, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Salvatore Ferragamo sponsors the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Louvre and presents its Resort 2012 Collection in the Museum Halls. The Louvre opened its doors to a runway show this Summer . On June 12, Ferragamo has unveiled its Resort collection on a 400-foot runway under the archways of the Denon peristyle.

Fitch downgrades the Province of Florence

Friday, June 15, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Italian Province of Florence’s Long-term foreign and local currency ratings at ‘A-‘ and Short-term foreign currency rating at ‘F2’. The Outlooks for the Long-term ratings are Negative, mirroring the Outlook on Italy (‘A-‘/Negative). The rating action affects about EUR115m of debt outstanding at end-2011, as well as future borrowings.

Benigni received the honorary citizenship

Friday, June 15, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

This morning the Florentine actor Roberto Benigni has received the honorary citizenship of the city of Florence. The ceremony for the Academy Award winner Benigni was held in the Palazzo Vecchio. Benigni will return this summer to read the poems of Dante in Florence. In the fact, Benigni is an improvisatory poet, appreciated for his explanation and recitations of Dante’s Divina Commedia by memory.

A book reveals how Bartali helped the escaping Jews

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

ANSA news agency reveals how the florentine cyclist Gino Bartali helped the escaping Jews. New information documents the undercover activities conducted during the Second World War by Bartali in order to save the lives of numerous Jews in Italy and which are now contained in a new biography (”Road to Valour”, Crown, 318 pages) published in these days in the USA by journalist Aili McConnon and historical researcher Andres McConnon.

Trenitalia, e-tickets for Italian rail journeys

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

Train travel in Italy is made easy with ACP Rail’s newest addition to its global rail offering, which now includes e-tickets for Italian rail journeys with Italy’s national railroad, “Trenitalia.” With so many popular cities of interest, visitors can make the most of their Italian experience by enjoying Trenitalia’s extensive rail network, complete with comfortable trains and stunning views.

Pitti Uomo 2012, 1053 brands at the Fortezza

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

There will be 1053 brands at the Fortezza da Basso, plus another 75 women’s collections at Pitti W at the Dogana. The fair’s place as the key reference on the international fashion scene is confirmed by the figures: of participating firms and the continuously growing number of applications we receive from prospective exhibitors.

Confiscation of false extra virgin olive oil

Monday, June 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Nas searches and confiscation of false extra virgin olive oil, in Tuscany, Emilia and Lazio; 17 under investigation. The people investigated are charged with criminal organization for commercial frauds regarding the sophistication and adulteration of extra virgin olive oil. Searches have been carried out by Carabinieri’ s special bodies in Florence and Pistoia.

Fiorentina has hired Montella as coach

Monday, June 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Fiorentina has hired Vincenzo Montella as coach on a two-year contract to replace Delio Rossi, who was fired last month for hitting midfielder Adem Ljajic during a Serie A match. “Jovetic is an incredible player, of the highest level, and I hope I will be able to Coach him,” he said at his unveiling. “I’ll speak to everyone though, as I need to see if certain players are motivated and ready to stay.”

Bruce Springsteen arrived in Florence

Saturday, June 9, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Two days of vacation from the tour, to celebrate, alone in Florence, the twenty-first anniversary of their marriage. Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa are arrived in Florence, Italy. The couple had their wedding on 8 June 1991 and decided to devote his days in Italy to the happy occasion, So The Boss ahd his wife chosen place where spend a couple of days in Florence and the surrounding area.