The career diplomat arrived in Florence in August after serving as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Bolivia.
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American University of Florence receives US accreditation from NECHE
The private institution becomes the first in Italy to be accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
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U.S. Embassy warns of possible holiday security risks in Italy
The embassy urges caution at crowded places as vigilance is advised nationwide.
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Florence names a garden after Robert F. Kennedy
The new green space near the US Consulate honours the legacy of the late American senator.
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Students rally for Palestine outside U.S. Consulate in Florence
Hundreds of demonstrators also blocked the tracks in Pisa, stopping trains on the line to Lucca.
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Florence Reacts to Announcement that US Consulate Will Remain Open
U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s announcement that the Florence consulate will stay open was warmly received after rumors of its possible closure.
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U.S. Consulate in Florence to Remain Open, Ambassador Confirms
Speaking in Rome during the Fourth of July celebrations, Ambassador Fertitta addressed recent concerns over the closure of the Florence consulate.
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Italy at Level 2 in U.S. Travel Advisory: What It Means for Visitors
The advisory, last updated on May 23, 2025, cites the risk of terrorism and occasional demonstrations as the primary reasons for the alert.
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Economic Boom… for the US and Tuscany
Economic Boom for the U.S. and Tuscany, 4.5 Billion Euro in Trade. Over one hundred businesses at Palazzo Vecchio for USA Day.
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Celebrating the Fourth of July… live from Italy
The Independence Day 2014 is celebrated by the American people in Italy with a special event live from the US Embassy in Italy, Villa Taverna, Roma. Follow the event live at 8 pm today July 3rd, 2014.
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