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Sicily, Campania, Marche and Abruzzo are the regions thought at risk of moving back into the yellow zone.
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Ponte Vecchio in Florence was illuminated with the colors of the Italian flag after Italy’s victory at Euro 2020 in the final played against England.
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The hunt is on for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA, after 14 living relatives descended from his pro-genitor, father and half-brother were found, experts on the Renaissance genius say in an article published in the Human Evolution journal.
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Single-use plastic is prohibited from the beaches, parks and protected areas of Tuscany. But many still don’t know. This is why Tuscany Region run for cover with an awareness campaign that communicates good green practices, from recycling to good education to protect the environment and reduce the consumption of polluting materials.
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Uffizi Gallery Director Eike Schmidt has proposed a tax on street-food vendors in Italy’s art cities because of the cost of cleaning up the streets after such food is eaten.
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The Italian company’s new ship, Costa Firenze, was presented in the port of Savona. The ship is inspired by the beauty of the Renaissance. Built by Fincantieri in Marghera, the Costa Firenze departed on July 4 for her maiden cruise, which will be entirely devoted to Italian destinations.
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The pic of the week a photo taken in the Oltrano of Florence in May 2015, by Lynda C. Magliochetti.
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On June 12, 2021 Doodle by Google celebrated the 99th birthday of Italian professor, activist, author, and astrophysicist Margherita “The Lady of the Stars” Hack
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The story of the two-year-old boy lost in the woods near his home in the Mugello mountains, outside Florence, and found two days later by rescuers is a story with a happy ending, but it is a story that has also opened a debate on where the law should be pushed to legislate on parental control over sons.
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Palazzo Strozzi becomes high tech and makes the experience of visiting the exhibition more complete, immersive and engaging by launching a new Spotify profile with three special playlists inspired by the great American Art 1961-2001 exhibition. From Andy Warhol to Kara Walker. Thanks to this platform it is possible to enjoy the visit listening to music designed specifically for each section of the exhibition.
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