Florence Daily News

Palazzo Strozzi unveils 2026 programme, from Rothko to “Broken”

Major exhibitions dedicated to Mark Rothko and to the theme of the fragment will headline 2026 in Florence, alongside new contemporary installations in the courtyard and Project Space.
Uffizi Galleries reopen restored Lorena Staircase after eight years

The historic entrance to the museum’s exhibition route has been consolidated and reinstalled as it appeared in 1769.
Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules

Checks in the Unesco-listed historic centre targeted unauthorised structures, plastic covers and advertising. Businesses have until 30 April to apply for new concessions.
The Strange Seriousness of Eurovision

The Festival di Sanremo chose Sal Da Vinci with a neomelodic tune; Italy now wonders if this is the right image for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Italy’s historical and thriving wine culture

Monday, May 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Viva Vino LA, the premiere Italian wine festival presented by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, The North American Sommelier Association, and Please the Palate, makes its grand return to Los Angeles for a second year of illustrious and educational dinners, lectures, tastings and seminars May 14-19 at various locations.

Niki from Vienna to Florence now available

Monday, May 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

Niki from Vienna to Florence now available. Six flights a week in 2012 summer schedule. Florence is Niki’s fifth destination in Italy. Niki, the Austrian airline belonging to the airberlin group, is expanding its international route network with a new connection from Vienna to Florence. NIKI will fly to the Tuscan city six times a week.

One day in Tuscany for Pope Benedict XVI

Monday, May 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Pope Benedict XVI went to the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance to call upon every Catholic to once again play a full part in renewing today’s culture. “Be ferment in society, be present as Christians, be active and coherent,” said the Pope during morning Mass in the town of Arezzo in the region of Tuscany May 13.

Viva Vino starts tomorrow at Los Angeles, USA

Monday, May 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Visit Emilia Romagna and Marche at… Viva Vino LA

Monday, May 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Wines from all 20 regions of Italy will be represented at Viva Vino LA. For Emilia Romagna there is La Macina, the winery located high on the hills about 1/2 hour outside Bologna, La Mancina specializes in the wines of Colli Bolognese – Pignoletto, Barbera. The wines is Barbera Frizzante Colli Bolognese 2009, the grapes is Barbera, tasting notes red cherry, tart and crisp, sapid/savory. Drink with friends on a hot day, with salumi and cheese.

Fiorentina ended Serie A season with a draw

Monday, May 14, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Fiorentina have ended their Serie A season with a 0-0 draw against Cagliari Calcio at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Fiorentina’s wretched run at home continued after they ended their season with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Cagliari. It was the last act of what can only be described as a tragedy in the Classical sense as Fiorentina saw out a dismal, pathetic season with a lackluster 0-0 tie with Cagliari this afternoon.

RFK Journalism Award, the ceremony on 19th June

Sunday, May 13, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards honor those who report on issues that reflect Robert F. Kennedy’s concerns including human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action in the United States and around the world. Entries include insights into the causes, conditions and remedies of injustice and critical analysis of relevant public policies, programs, attitudes, and private endeavors.

Basilicata show the best wine to Viva Vino LA

Friday, May 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

At the premiere Italian wine festival presented by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, The North American Sommelier Association the winerie D’Angelo from Basilicata: in the small Southern Italian region of Basilicata, the winery D’Angelo represents the true history of Aglianico Del Vulture, also known as ‘The Barolo of the South’.

The first fair dedicated to cultural tourism

Friday, May 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

After months of preparation Art&Tourism, the first event in the world entirely dedicated to cultural tourism, is getting ready for its long awaited debut on the international scene: ten days and the fair organised by TTG Italia, a company in the Rimini Fiera Group will open its doors in the elegant setting of Fortezza da Basso in Florence for a long weekend (18 to 20 May) of art, culture, music and lots and lots of tourism.

State of the Union, Barroso’s speech

Friday, May 11, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the EU Commission, said he believes that through urgent commitment, positive results conducive to growth and development can be achieved. Barroso addressed the participants in the ‘State of the Union’ Conference in Florence, Italy, and added that economic growth demands three key-elements and namely fiscal consolidation, structural reforms and investments.