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The updating of Tuscan industry even involves the field of Biophotonics. Thanks to the BiophotonicsPlus European call for proposals, implemented with a tender process by Regione Toscana – Tuscany’s regional government – Tuscan enterprises and research bodies will be able to run innovative projects in the fields of medical diagnostics, pharmacology, laser surgery, cancer treatment, blood vessel haemostasis and ophthalmology, in partnership with other European countries.

The first signs of recovery of the Italian economy: an increased optimism on behalf of businesses on investment condition, a contraction of the Gross Domestic Product that is almost exhausted and a return to the positive for direct investments from abroad.

Fashion and other high-level “made in Italy” products keep on exercising their appeal towards foreign investors and financial operators

Pisa and Florence are on the podium for their economic characteristics, Siena in Italy’s top city in terms of quality of life.These are the results of the 2013 rankings for smart cities carried out by ICity Lab, an initiative launched by Forum PA – the public relations and institutional communication company.

Tuscan logistics is being showcased on Piazza Affari. One of the principal national operators for international shipments via sea or air, Savino Del Bene, is ready to be quoted on Milan’s stock exchange, perhaps as early as the end of 2013.

A world tour, organized in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ICE Italian Trade Promotion Agency, Regione Toscana, Enit, with the support of Toscana Promozione and the Chamber of Commerce of Lucca, and with the executive coordination of Lucca Promos and MVIVA, that will bring IT’s Tissue to 8 capitals, describing the Italian Technology Experience.