Florence mourns Idy Diene
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
Get 1 year from 27.50 €

Digital and paper subscriptions available worldwide

Subscribe now

Florence mourns Idy Diene

City invites schools and workplaces to observe moments of silence

bookmark
Wed 14 Mar 2018 9:13 AM

The City of Florence flag will fly at half-mast on public buildings today as a sign of civic mourning for the life of Idy Diene, a 54-year-old man of Senegalese origin who was shot dead on Ponte Vespucci on March 5.


Personal memorials left behind on Ponte Vespucci | Ph. The Florentine

 

Mayor of Florence Dario Nardella has invited schools and workplaces to observe a moment of silence at 11.50am, which was the time of Idy’s death. Businesses have also been encouraged to lower their shutters for ten minutes from 11.50am to 12noon.

These public observances come after this morning’s funeral ceremony, which was held at 8am in the Cappelle del Commiato.

 

Related articles

NEWS

New Airbnbs outlawed in central Florence

Florence city council takes matters into its own hands.

NEWS

PwC opens English-friendly desk in Florence

The office provides full legal services to Tuscany's international community.

NEWS

Saving Siena Synagogue

Donate to the international fundraising campaign for this religious landmark.

LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE