Miss Tina Mars in the pet-friendly Florence

Miss Tina Mars in the pet-friendly Florence

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My name is Tina Mars. Although I am a female dog, I consider myself very human. Last week I visited Paco Neumann in Florence and that dazzled me. I felt almost as mesmerized as the Americans (that is, by the city). Let’s say Florence is not Paris, but who does actually stand the French? Also, most animals are not interested in art and culture, but I am. I had an exquisite and refined education at home. That’s why I grow so much canine anger when not allowed into the museums or the churches. We, dogs, are better educated and trained than all those tourist crowds … The leash and the muzzle, as well as the picking up of my evacuations, are compulsory when out and about, anyway. By the way, I was fascinated to see how clean Florence is! In Berlin, the sidewalks and parks are crammed with excrement, which causes me quite a lot of disgust. …

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«Firenze secondo me:» Matteo Renzi presents his documentary about Florence

«Firenze secondo me:» Matteo Renzi presents his documentary about Florence

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Matteo Renzi, former prime minister of Italy, presents the documentary film Firenze secondo me about his view on Florence, the city where he was born and grew up, and of which he was mayor between 2009 and 2014. The Discovery Italia Nove channel will broadcast four chapters of 90 minutes starting on December 15 at 9:25 p.m.

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Betty Long’s Florence

Betty Long’s Florence

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Bye for now, beautiful Florence. When in Florence, exceptional and majestic artworks created by humans wait for you in every corner. Its streets, always crowded with the bustle that comes with it, make Florence the perfect place for lonely travelers’ initiation where they will never feel alone. Where the coffee, although expensive, is exquisite. Where Michelangelo’s David and the Duomo share space with Dior and Chanel. The city welcomed and captivated me from the very beginning with its magic and, although the coin thrown at Il Porcellino insisted on predicting the opposite, I will always want to return to Florence. Thank you, Paco Neumann, for showing me your Florence, especially from the most outstanding balcony I have ever stepped on. Ci vediamo presto!

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Guido’s political analysis: «Italy is one step away from populism»

Guido’s political analysis: «Italy is one step away from populism»

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Dopo mesi di impasse, in queste ore sarà probabilmente proposto al Presidente della Repubblica italiana il primo governo genuinamente populista che l’Italia abbia visto dal 1948. Berlusconi, che non farà parte del governo, ha consentito al partito alleato Lega Nord di allearsi con i parlamentari populisti del Movimento 5 Stelle, senza però rompere la storica alleanza con il partito del nord. Parliamo di movimenti populisti che hanno una base elettorale simile, ma anche una matrice socio-economica differente; sono uniti contro l’Unione Europea, ma con proposte diverse: gli unici due partiti in ascesa, che avrebbero beneficiato di un ritorno al voto anticipato e che invece adesso dovranno dimostrare di saper governare, governare insieme e soprattutto governare bene. Da questo punto di vista la scelta di Berlusconi di scongiurare nuove elezioni non sembra casuale, forse tesa a rinforzare il proprio partito dopo il flop elettorale in vista di elezioni che, anche nelle più rosee aspettative, saranno convocate ben prima del 2023.

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This is Georgette, our «Girl in Florence»

This is Georgette, our «Girl in Florence»

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Girl in Florence is a cheerful and friendly girl, always willing to exchange her expert opinions about the city to expats. This Texan with Mexican roots lived in Los Angeles before moving to Florence ten years ago. Georgette has more than 26,000 followers on Facebook and over 58,000 on Instagram. She is considered by the online magazine Ilreporter.it as one of the three most influential bloggers in Florence. Georgette wants to prove, further than being known as an ancient city anchored in the Renaissance, how the capital of Tuscany is full of other proposals. She absolutely loves San Frediano. Thus, is the author of a recent article featured by Lonely Planet proclaiming it the coolest neighbourhood in the world, due to its mix of old trades with trendy restaurants and bars. Georgette captures in every article the essence of the city. Her texts show knowledge and, at the same time, the surprise and the charm of those who experience things for the first time, always with an agile and dynamic style, indeed entertaining. The blog Girl in Florence is her «passion project» since 2012.

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