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Tag: United Nations

Maduro: the end of a man is not the beginning of a country

Monday, January 5, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

Removing a dictator does not amount to building a democracy.

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A new centre dedicated to training and international cooperation is set to open in Florence, within the historic complex of the former Istituto Agronomico per l’Oltremare

New Florence Centre to Boost Training and Cooperation Efforts

Saturday, December 20, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The Florence-based hub will aid Italian firms abroad and skills development in Africa.

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San Casciano dei Bagni

San Casciano dei Bagni Wins “Best Tourism Village” Award from UN Tourism

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Editorial Staff Travel

San Casciano dei Bagni in Tuscany has been awarded the title of Best Tourism Village by the United Nations.

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Culture's blue helmets were born in Florence

UN culture’s blue helmets were born in Florence

Monday, April 3, 2017 Editorial Staff News

The G7 nations signed an agreement in Florence to strengthen collaboration to protect cultural heritage: a sort of culture blue helmets.

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Florence has a big blue heart for World Refugee Day

#WithRefugees Campaign arrives in Florence

Monday, June 20, 2016 Editorial Staff News

To remember the 2016 Refugee Day, the Arnolfo Tower of Palazzo Vecchio was illuminated in blue.

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Orange the World’ campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girls – UN

UN calling for an end to violence against women

Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

United Nations call to end to violence against women and girls, which according to the UN’s agency for gender equality (UN Women) affects one in three worldwide.

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ONU Awarded the Observer Status to FIMC to Review International Mediation Rules

ADR, ONU Awarded the Observer Status to FIMC

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Editorial Staff News

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) conferred the recognition on Florence International Mediation Chamber. A proposal written in Florence to be presented in Wien.

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The Jellyfish project for Expo2015

Jellyfish among the winners of the UN contest

Thursday, April 16, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Thanks to the greenhouse Floating Jellyfish, Florence and Tuscany were ranked second among the five finalists in the world of the United Nations award Unece Ideas for Change Award.

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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
Crowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyoverCrowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyover
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
Italy begins new EU border system tests: Florence, Pisa, Livorno to followItaly begins new EU border system tests: Florence, Pisa, Livorno to follow

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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