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The sacred and the profane
Anti-cross judge banned for third time
The separation between church and state is guaranteed by the Italian constitution, which gives equal status to all religions throughout the nation. Despite this, Judge Luigi Tosti has been banned from Italian courtrooms and public office for his steadfast opposition to …
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Serbian separatism
Italy to recognize Kosovo independence
After Kosovo declared its independence, Foreign Affairs minster Massimo D’Alema said Italy would recognize the Serbian province as a ‘sovereign state under international supervision’.
‘Serbia must recognise that the question is concluded. Belgrade must now look with courage towards the future and …
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A sterile step
Among many of the political hot potatoes to have emerged during the pre-election fever was a proposal to practice chemical castration on recidivist pedophiles. Following an alarming incident of child rape by a convicted pedophile in Sicily, right-wing politician Gianfranco Fini …
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Balloting on eBay
Politically disillusioned and computer-savvy youth have been mixing high-tech with contemporary Italian politics. According to media reports, a handful of 20somethings are illegally selling their election ballots on the popular online auction site eBay. Citing their financial difficulties, skyrocketing prices and …
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Breaking through the glass ceiling
The Italian business world has taken a decisive step toward ensuring equal access to the country’s most sought-after positions of power and influence. Unanimously voted the new chief of the nation’s largest and most influential employer’s association, the Confindustria, 42-year-old Emma …
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Thieves with a conscience
Italian police have caught two very well-mannered thieves: one who left roses to ‘say sorry’ for holding up cashiers, and another who stole from the rich to give to the poor. The modern day ‘Robin Hood’ and a bouquet-wielding burglar made …
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RU486
The abortion pill may soon be distributed in Italian hospitals. The Italian Pharmaceutical Agency (Aifa) has given the first green light to a request made by Exelgyn, the French pharmaceutical manufacturer of RU486, to sell the controversial pill in medical facilities …
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Viola touches the sky
4:45pm: Florence starts to party
With its huge win in Turin on March 2, Florence’s signature football team both put an end to a 20-year losing streak in Turin against Juventus and closed the gap between third-place Juventus and the Viola squad, currently in fourth position …
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Italy revs up for Olympics
Ferrari helps teams competing in next Games
Ferrari will use their superior expertise and know-how in aerodynamics and engineering to help Italian athletes in several sports battle for medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The joint team project between Coni and Ferrari is entitled Together …
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The Blame Game
Juventus protests calls by refs
Top officials of the Juventus football team claim that they are continually being punished for their involvement in Italy’s most recent match-fixing scandal. After a series of questionable referee calls during a match against Reggina, which resulted in a last-minute 2-1 …
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Pride-provoking player
The Milanese player has displayed a stellar performance as of late despite the gambling scandal that has marred several of her fellow racket-wielding compatriots. Finally, Francesca Schiavone has given the Italian tennis world something to smile about.
After the difficult feat of …
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Coni cracks down on cyclists
What would this year’s Giro d’Italia race be without last year’s victor there to defend the title? According to recent reports, anti-doping officials from Italy’s Olympic Committee (Coni) have demanded a two-year cycling ban for 32-year-old Tuscan champ, Danilo Di Luca, …
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Dreaming of Beijing
Italy’s women’s water polo team will fly east this summer to defend their Olympic crown at the Beijing Games, defeating Spain 10-7 on Italian soil in Imperia, Liguria, at the final qualifier of the semi-final round. In Beijing, the Italians will …
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A fond farewell
Florence has sadly parted with another remarkable public figure. Former president of AC Fiorentina, 79-year-old Ugo Poggi, died after a long illness. A native of Florence’s historic San Frediano neighborhood, Poggi was actively involved in local sport. He was a player …
Florence News
Tracking the traveler
Unique study traces the visitors view of Florence
Recent technological advances allow tourists to leave their mark on a city in a way never before possible. The digital footprint of the international traveler is the focus of a study analyzing how visitors with technology experience Florence.
Conducted by the Massachusetts …
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Friday, May 24, 2013