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Taxi IQ
Sixty more taxis will be on the streets now that municipal officials have announced the results of the much-anticipated competition for taxi licenses. Over 500 hopefuls tried their luck, despite the tough requirements. Extra points were given to those who possessed …
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Beach buffs be warned
A Tuscan tan will put a bigger hole in your wallet this summer. The Versilia, traditionally one of Italy’s hottest summer destinations, is becoming even more popular. And, as the laws of supply and demand would predict, the price is increasing …
Florence News
Pretty in pink
Controversial gay art show rumoured to find refuge in Florence
The city is a buzz with rumours that Milan’s controversial gay art show, Vade Retro: arte e omosessualità (‘Vade Retro: Art and Homosexuality’), may travel to Florence in upcoming months.
The event drew fierce protests and outrage principally over two very questionable …
Florence News
Kids kiss their money goodbye
Local youth protest the expensive historic centre
The benefits that Florence enjoys by being the preferred tourist destination generally outweigh the costs. But now the cost includes the social life of Florentine youth, who say they can no longer afford a night out on the town.
With a simple …
Florence News
Message in a bottle
City officials introduce tougher security measures
Although safety superintendent Graziano Cioni is intent on ensuring the decorum of the city, some are starting to argue that the city is becoming too tame. The criticisms follow the second round of a series of new safety measures to combat …
Florence News
Like a rolling stone
According to organizers of the Italia Wave rock festival, which wrapped up last weekend, a whooping 50,000 people came out on Saturday night to watch concerts by Vinico Capossela, Susana Baca and the punk rock band, Leningrad. The same number of …
Florence News
The da Vinci ode
Art collector and historian claims possession of a da Vinci
Eighty-two-year-old Florentine art collector and historian Mario Pratese believes he is in possession of an authentic Leonardo da Vinci. The Renaissance painting in question is part of a vast art collection compiled throughout the centuries by Pratese’s family.
Possessing works by such …
Italy News
To tie the knot, or not
New bill of rights for cohabiting partners
From PACS to DICO and back again: the controversial issue of legal rights for unwed couples, including same-sex partners, has returned to the political agenda at Montecitorio. A revised version of a previous draft bill, known as DICO, was presented to …
Italy News
Pension perks put off
Centre-left parties reach accord on pension reformsort of
Romano Prodi’s centre-left coalition has been struggling for weeks to reach an accord with the unions on pension reforms. Last week, the two sides finally agreed, though Communist parties from the extreme left continue to voice their disappointment. Thus, deep divisions …
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Farmers fight fakes
Chinese clones threaten traditional products
Italian farmers are taking a firm stand in their battle against Asian food clones that threaten Italy’s reputation for food excellence.
The latest data from the European Union reveals that China produced 86 percent of the 250 million counterfeit goods sold in …
Italy News
Mafia murder mystery
Just two days before the 15th anniversary of anti-mafia judge Paolo Borsellino’s assassination, Sicilian prosecutors revealed that they are investigating suspicions that ‘rogue elements’ in Italy’s secret services could have been involved. Borsellino was killed, alongside his five police escorts, by …
Italy News
Modern medicine moves slowly
Say goodbye to bland soup, cold meat and overcooked pasta. Hospital food in Italy will soon be tastier, healthier and cheaper following an agreement between Health minister Livia Turco and Carlo Petrini, founder of the ‘slow food’ movement. Italian hospitals serve …
Italy News
Iceman cometh
Italy is setting up a new lab in the northern city of Bolzano to gather and lead world research into its famed ‘Iceman’ mummy. Headed by German expert Albert Zink of Munich University, the new hi-tech science facility, called EURAC, will …
Sport News
Gun-slinging stewards
New security measure to deter football violence
Italian government officials are proposing a law to place soccer stewards, who would bear arms, at matches. The move is part of a bigger initiative to ensure fan safety and fight hooliganism at football events following the death of a policeman …
Sport News
A separate peace
Rugby bids on first-ever quarter-final qualification
The Italian rugby team has high hopes of making it to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) quarterfinals for the first time this autumn. After beating Wales and Scotland earlier this year, making it their best ever Six Nations performance, the Azzurri …
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013