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Ferdinando I de’ Medici

Florentine Diamond Rediscovered, New York Times and Der Spiegel Reveal

Sunday, December 7, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

The 137-carat Medici jewel, long thought lost, was found in a Canadian vault after 100 years.

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Gino Bartali celebrated in US, Canada and UK

Sunday, August 26, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Road to Valor: A True Story of WWII Italy, the Nazis, and the Cyclist Who Inspired a Nation, By Aili McConnon, Andres McConnonGino Bartali was a war hero and a champion road cyclist. He was the most renowned Italian cyclist before the Second World War, having won the Giro d’Italia three times and the Tour de France in 1938 and 1948. A recent book available in US, Canada and UK focus on his work in helping Jews who were being persecuted by the Nazis during the time of the Italian Social Republic. 

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Florence Bookstore and Gifts opens for Canada

Friday, August 24, 2012 Editorial Staff Business

Canada-ItalyBooks, DVD, gifts and much more now even in the Canadian market. The “Florence Bookstore and Gifts” is now open not only in US and UK but even in Canada. So, you can choose the best items from Florence, Italy, the city has enchanted millions of people from all over the world.

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Ministers promote Canada as top investment

Thursday, February 2, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

CanadaCanadian ministers met with key investors and business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland to highlight Canada’s strong economic fundamentals and pro-trade plan as part of the government’s plan to create jobs and growth at home. The new investment are directed to the Florentines and Italians too.

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Pisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into forcePisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into force
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Florence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of KlinghofferFlorence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of Klinghoffer
Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo VecchioFlorence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio
Cooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effectCooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effect
Florence’s Bardini Garden wisteria in bloom for a brief spring displayFlorence’s Bardini Garden wisteria in bloom for a brief spring display
American tourist seriously injured in violent robbery in Florence city centreAmerican tourist seriously injured in violent robbery in Florence city centre
Open-air tourism in Tuscany tops 10 million stays in 2025Open-air tourism in Tuscany tops 10 million stays in 2025
Florence robbery: two arrested over attack on American touristFlorence robbery: two arrested over attack on American tourist
Vespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian iconVespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian icon

NEWS

WWII soldier missing in Tuscany identified after 81 years ahead of Italy’s Liberation Day

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio

Monday, April 20, 2026

BUSINESS

Cooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effect

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Nutella Highlights Florence

A Jar in Orbit, a Tribute on Earth: Nutella Highlights Florence

Sunday, April 12, 2026

TECH

Digital microneedles turn into QR codes for real-time health monitoring

Saturday, April 18, 2026

University of Pisa radiation sensors to fly on NASA’s Artemis II mission

Monday, April 13, 2026

TRAVEL

Open-air tourism in Tuscany tops 10 million stays in 2025

Friday, April 17, 2026

Pisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into force

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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ARTS

Historic Horne portrait restored and presented in Florence

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Palazzo Strozzi hosts Superflex climate installation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

LIFE

Vespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian icon

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Florence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of Klinghoffer

Monday, April 20, 2026

SPORTS

Florence Half Marathon draws 6,000 runners through city centre

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Abetone ski lifts to stay open through Easter, season extended to mid-April

Thursday, March 26, 2026

OPINIONS

Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Friday, April 10, 2026

Artists on the Journalist’s Couch

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

ITALIANO

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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