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Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Fiorentina training ground hit by massive fire at 2am with three children and an adult rushed to hospital
A huge fire erupted at Fiorentina's training ground on Saturday night which saw four people taken to hospital. Reports from Italy claim that the flames broke out in area that houses the rooms of the club's youngsters at Viola Park. The blaze is believed to have started around 2am with a decision quickly made to evacuate. The fire went on to rage throughout the night. with three boys and an accompanying adult taken for medical care due to their exposure to the fumes. The Florence fire command and the Pontassieve are said to have deployed 20 units which included ladder trucks, tankers and an air wagon. A Fiorentina statement on the incident said: 'During the night a fire, the causes of which are still unclear, broke out inside a room in the pavilion dedicated to the youth sector of the 'Rocco B. Commisso' Viola Park. Incendio al Viola Park nella notte: fiamme domate dai vigili del fuoco. Da chiarire le cause. #Fiorentina — Fiorentina Uno (@FiorentinaUno) June 1, 2025 . 'The alarm system, emergency procedures and the preparation of the staff present ensured the rapid evacuation of the structure. 'Some people were taken to hospital for checks and accompanied by our health workers, and have already been discharged in good condition. 'The area of the pavilion affected by the fire has, at the moment, been isolated and made safe.' The mayor of Bagno a Ripoli, Francesco Pignotti, said that the fire had caused a 'night of fear' but was thankful no one was seriously hurt while giving special praise to the response of the Fire Brigade. He said: 'The images of the flames at Viola Park are terrible. A night of fear that fortunately did not cause serious damage to people. 'The three boys and the adult taken to the hospital are under observation but are fine. 'We are in contact with Fiorentina and our entire community is close to them. 'Thanks to the firefighters and the staff who intervened promptly, avoiding the worst.'
The Independent
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Italy loses latest court battle to clear Airbnb lockboxes from streets
Italian judges have overturned a government ban on remote check-ins for short-term rentals, reversing a controversial measure that led to the removal of key boxes from city centres. The ban, enacted by the interior ministry in November, aimed to address security concerns related to check-ins for properties listed on platforms like Airbnb, where face-to-face interaction is absent. It was welcomed by campaigners against overtourism, who saw the key boxes as unsightly additions to street entrances. However, the ban faced criticism from property owners and holidaymakers who valued the convenience of self check-in. In a ruling published on Tuesday, the Lazio administrative court annulled the directive. The judges said, among other things, that it placed excessive burdens on landlords. Following the ban, cities such as Florence and Rome had stepped up efforts to remove self check-in key boxes from public spaces. Marco Celani, head of short-term rentals association AIGAB, welcomed the court's ruling on Tuesday. He said his lobby was in talks with the government for the "full recognition" of remote check-in technologies. The interior ministry said through a spokesperson that it would wait for the court to publish the reasons for its ruling before deciding whether to appeal to a higher administrative court. Italy has been grappling with overtourism, with Sirmione on the banks of Lake Garda overwhelmed by tens of thousands of visitors over the early May bank holiday weekend. Videos posted online showed holidaymakers swarming its historic streets, stopping traffic. Visitors reportedly faced a 40-minute wait to get through the gates into Sirmione's historic centre, while cars and buses became entangled within the crowds. In September, Italy proposed increasing its tourist tax to €25 a night for holidaymakers staying in its most expensive hotel rooms. The Italian government is considering the €25 (£21) tax – currently between €1 and €5 per night in cities such as Venice – to make tourists 'more responsible' and help financially disadvantaged areas fund services like refuse collections.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Firenze secures £2.5M to open up Lombard lending
Firenze, a fast-growing fintech firm, has secured £2.5m ($3.2m) in funding to expand access to Lombard lending, a form of borrowing against investment portfolios, beyond the ultra-wealthy. The investment was led by Outward VC, which has previously backed Curve, PrimaryBid, and Vauban, with participation from Portfolio Ventures, Form Ventures, and high-profile investors such as Lord Fink, founder of Man Group. The startup intends to broaden Lombard lending, which has previously been reserved for residents with assets worth more than £1m. By connecting its embedded finance platform with wealth managers, Firenze allows bulk affluent investors to borrow against their portfolios without transferring assets or changing custody. It intends to lend £1bn over the next three years. David Newman, CEO of Firenze stated: "We are thrilled to have Outward, Form, Portfolio Ventures and an incredible range of angel investors backing our vision to broaden access to Lombard lending. Market demand has far exceeded our expectations, and this funding enables us to accelerate Firenze's rollout to more wealth managers, support their advisors and drive awareness on the benefits of Lombard lending. 'Having Andi and the Outward team lead this round is a privilege. From the outset, it was clear we shared a vision for building a category defining, venture-scale leader in Lombard lending. Firenze is at the forefront of this market and this investment allows us to move even faster toward that goal.' Andi Kazeroonian, Principal at Outward VC added: 'Outward has a long-standing thesis around the power of combining technology, networks and innovative structures to open up exclusive financial products to a much larger audience whilst also transforming the user experience. Firenze is the embodiment of this, bringing to market a highly demanded solution that acts as a clear win-win-win for borrowers, wealth managers and funders. David and his talented team have executed at an exceptional velocity to bring this vision to life and we are delighted to support them on their journey to build the next category defining fintech.' Furthermore, Firenze has already worked with financial managers managing £75bn in assets and offers loans starting at £65,000. Because these loans are secured by liquid investments, they have lower interest rates and speedier approvals than standard unsecured loans. The funding follows Firenze's recent strategic actions, which include a £160m partnership with Monument Bank and major senior appointments such as Paul Pester (former CEO of Virgin Money and TSB) as chairman. With fresh investment, the firm is focused on expanding partnerships, enhancing its platform, and scaling operations to achieve its ambitious lending target. "Firenze secures £2.5M to open up Lombard lending" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
