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Independence day
Villa demidoff hosts annual tuscan/american celebration
Expect it allhamburgers fresh off the grill, watermelon and homemade ice cream. Expect sun and shade, kids relay races, multi-coloured balloons and pony rides. In a word, look for all the fun, games and good spirits char-acteristic of the Fourth of …
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Could it happen again?
Concerns still exist 40 years after flood
Famed throughout the world for its gently rolling hills, many people forget that the region of Tuscany is also well-known for its rivers and streams. Its waterways stretch 22,575 square kilometres throughout an area that boasts no less than 273 large …
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Gas guzzlers
Local service suspected of fraud
Local tax police visited 30 petrol stations in the Florentine area and came away with disappointing news. Their objective? To verify that the quantity of petrol paid for by motorists actually corresponds to what ends up in the tank. Of the …
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Runway over the river
Designer Roberti Cavalli takes Florence as his muse
The fashion world isnt suffering from an economic crisis, says Florentine designer Roberto Cavalli, its suffering from a creativity crisis. Id like us to stop being inspired by the fashions of the 40s, 60s and 70s. It would be wonderful to …
Tuscany News
Tip-toeing to Siena
In a recent environmental conference with participants from Europe, Asia, the US and Australia, Sienas Santa Maria della Scala, became host to those dedicated to learning how to tip-toe more lightly on the planet. The Footprint Forum 2006 - Learn Share …
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Art without borders
International art lovers shouldnt miss the Art exhibition Art Without Borders on display until June 30 at the California State Center in via Leopardi 12. The exhibit is the celebratory culmination of the Universitys Summer Arts Program held in Florence this …
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Let the sales begin
Its almost hunting season. Up and down the boot, shoppers are starting to scout out bargains at mid-summer sales. Nationwide sales season generally translates into a 40% markdown off the original price in clothing stores across the country. Each town designates …
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Fort with a view
Belvedere opens its gates to summer
There’s nothing like a bird’s eye view of Florence at dusk in one of the city’s best-loved summer-time spots. From now until August 31, the Forte Belvedere will keep its gates wide open from midday to 2am and become stage to …
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'Just say no' to alcohol to-go
New law pressures San Lorenzo to shape up
You can enjoy any drink you please, as long as you order and consume it on the premises at one of San Lorenzos neighbourhood bars and pubs. In an urgent ordinance issued by prefect Andrea De Martino, it is now illegal …
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Can euthanaisia come out of the closet?
Florentine doctors plead for parliamentary support
Florentine doctors are taking action against clandestine euthanasia. Antonio Panti, president of the Order of Florentine Physicians, has joined forces with 30 local doctors in support of a petition promoted by the Luca Cosioni Association for Freedom of Scientific Research. These …
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Street artists scrutinized
City commission insures painters are up to snuff
Florence welcomes them in hoardsartists and artisans, both local and foreign, to whom this city represents their eternal muse of creativity. But among the summertime crowds that come to feast on cultural treats, is there still room in the vias and …
Italy News
Right-left tug-of-war
Constitutional reform becomes battelground for political showdown
In a boost for Premier Romano Prodi, Italians on Monday rejected sweeping constitutional and devolutionary reforms drawn up by the govern-ment of his predecessor, Silvio Berlusconi. The final vote tally showed that 61.7% were against the reforms, which would have strengthened …
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Indecent proposals
Sex scandals stain Italian public television
Italys public television station RAI has launched an internal investigation into charges it helped a powerful political figure reward young women with broadcast appearances in exchange for sexual favours, an Italian daily reported Monday. We cannot put our head in the …
Italy News
Prince of Vice
Son of last Italian king arrested
Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy was jailed last week in the southern city of Potenza in connection with a prostitution and corruption probe, and was questioned by investigating magistrates last Tuesday. The 69-year-old princes lawyer, Lodovico Isolabella, told reporters afterwards that …
Italy News
Mafia crackdown in Sicily
Italian police arrested 45 people in an anti-Mafia raid last week, including top bosses who had allegedly been in touch with Bernardo Provenzano, the reputed top boss apprehended earlier this year. The operation involved 500 police officers and dismantled the top …
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Monday, May 20, 2013