An 18-year-old US student used the internationally recognised hand gesture while allegedly being held inside a food shop in central Florence.
Giotto’s St Francis frescoes return to view in Florence after four-year restoration
The chapel reopens to visitors on 12 September 2026.
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Florence Biennale launches Art Suite with Flóra Borsi exhibition
Ten works from the Hungarian artist’s Animeyed series will be displayed at the Anglo American Hotel Florence from September 10 to October 10, 2026.
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Student assault case highlights importance of recognising the Signal for Help
An 18-year-old US student used the internationally recognised hand gesture while allegedly being held inside a food shop in central Florence.
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Corri la Vita returns with breast cancer fundraiser and free access to museums
The 24th edition will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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Giotto’s St Francis frescoes return to view in Florence after four-year restoration
The chapel reopens to visitors on 12 September 2026.
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Mugello to host first Historic Grand Prix with 250 cars and Ferrari F1 tribute
The inaugural Gran Premio Storico d’Italia will take place at Mugello Circuit from 2 to 4 October 2026.
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EU housing proposal could strengthen Florence’s case for limits on short-term rentals
Florence already restricts new tourist rentals in the historic centre and several surrounding neighbourhoods.
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Loud boom heard across Florence area traced to Italian Air Force Eurofighters
Two fighter jets were scrambled from Grosseto to intercept a helicopter that had lost radio contact while flying from Spain to Ancona.
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On the Trail of the Ancient Thracians in Bulgaria
Florentine researcher and journalist Patrizio Caini travelled to Bulgaria to deepen his field study of the ancient Thracians.
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Historic villas and palaces take centre stage in Wiki Loves Monuments Tuscany 2026
The regional photography competition runs throughout September and is open to professional and amateur photographers.
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Italy records hottest summer since 1950 as rain set to end Tuscany’s September heat
Summer 2026 surpassed the previous national record set in 2003, according to an analysis by Italy’s National Research Council.
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Florence gathers for Lorena Isceri after femicide that shocked the city
More than 1,000 people gathered with flowers and candles outside the home of Lorena Isceri, the 45-year-old woman killed last week.
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