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Figures reveal increasing traffic problem
Did you think that Tuscan living would free you from the hours-long traffic jams of Los Angeles and London? Well think again: recent figures reveal that one in three Florentines pass more than one hour a day in their cars.
Traffic is …
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The beef is back
EU lifts ban on prime T-bone
Meat lovers are licking their lips at the prospect of being able to bite into a succulent Fiorentina steak once again. The European Commission recently lifted its last restriction on beef-off-the-bone, giving the green light to Florence's famed slice of prime …
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Flames in Florence
Disco the target of arson
A charred structure is all that remains at one of the city's largest discos, Meccanò. The historic late-night venue, which overlooks the Arno river in Cascine park, was set aflame on April 15, just weeks before the beginning of its busiest …
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Make friends
Palazzo Strozzi opens its doors to Florence
Its motto is ‘think global, act local'. This is why officials at the Palazzo Strozzi institute are betting on Florence. Culture buffs across the city can now have their say on the long list of far-reaching exhibitions and events organized by …
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Prison painters
Initiatives give detainees new hope
Prisoners in Tuscany's largest correctional institute, Sollicciano, recently showcased their masterworks in a six-day art exhibition. Held at the former San Carlo dei Barnabiti church in Florence, the show was the culmination of a unique prison programme aimed at fostering inmates' …
Italy News
Back in the saddle
Berlusconi wins his third term as prime minister
The recent general elections moved Italy closer to a two-party political system. Weary of the factionalism and backbiting of the previous centre-left administration, Italian voters opted for the stability that only media mogul, Silvio Berlusconi could provide.
Berlusconi's alliance won about 47 …
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Election Focus
The ins and outs
Italy's recent national elections resulted in several surprises and turnarounds. Once a Communist stronghold in the West, Italy's radical left dissipated unexpectedly, and has been excluded from parliament for the first time since World War II.
The neo Marxist-Green coalition, called the …
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God Bless America
Pope Benedict's first visit overseas
Pope Ratzinger embarked on his first-ever, six-day papal tour of the United States on April 15. While there, he celebrated his 81st birthday on April 16 and his third year as pope on April 19. During the historic visit, Pope Ratzinger …
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Corrupted condiment uncovered
Forty people have been arrested and over 25,000 litres of olive oil have been seized in Italy's latest agricultural probe. The investigation, which spanned nine provinces, revealed that sunflower and soybean oil were added to extra virgin olive oil, which was …
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47947
How much does a kilo of bread really cost? Call 47947. The Ministry of Agriculture's high-tech initiative allows wary consumers to check the prices of fruits and vegetables, bread, pasta, meat, cheese and fish in their area by sending a text …
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Alitalia saga continues
Air France is out of the race for Alitalia. Following a request by newly elected premier, Silvio Berlusconi, the outgoing government of premier Romano Prodi decided to dish out a 300 million euro Alitalia rescue loan on behalf of the nation's …
Sport News
Pre-game gitters
Security fears fuel semi-final tensions
In the Viola's second face down with the Glasgow Rangers in Florence local police introduced strict security measures. In fact Flroence's police chief Francesco Taglienti compared the security operation surrounding the high-tension Uefa cup semi-final to that which was put into …
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Wonder boy bounces back
Roma captain makes remarkable recovery
Top striker Francesco Totti once again defied the laws of nature, but this time, it had nothing to do with any sort of tactical manouever or impossible goal. For the second time, doctors believe that Totti will make another miraculous recovery.
The …
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The 'real' Rocky
Legendary boxer Carnera stars in epic movie
Italy's only heavyweight champion is being honoured once again in a tribute film celebrating his life and career. With a slew of Hollywood celebrities in attendance the new film recently premiered in New York's Madison Square Garden, which was transformed into …
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Takeover attempt
AC Roma up for grabs
An American billionaire has his eyes set on a majority stake in one of Italy's best soccer clubs, AS Roma. For months, rumours have spread throughout the football world that the current owners, Italpel, with debts amounting to 370 million euro, …
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Saturday, May 18, 2013