Carabinieri in the Casentino valley had an unusually easy arrest after finding a suspected burglar fast asleep in the house he had allegedly broken into.
The Great Beauty of Fired Enamel
The art of Anna Bini Rizzo on display at Palazzo del Pegaso in Florence until 19 November 2026.
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Exhibition Explores the Marzocco, the Lion That Symbolised the Florentine Republic
On display at Palazzo Vecchio until 18 January 2027, I Leoni di Firenze.
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Tuscany’s Sleepiest Burglar: Breaks Into a House, Steals Valuables, Then Takes a Nap
Carabinieri in the Casentino valley had an unusually easy arrest after finding a suspected burglar fast asleep in the house he had allegedly broken into.
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When a Tap Is Not Enough: Contactless Ticket Problems on Florence Buses
Reports from visitors and students raise questions about contactless ticket checks.
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The Great Beauty of Fired Enamel
The art of Anna Bini Rizzo on display at Palazzo del Pegaso in Florence until 19 November 2026.
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Bomb Threats Affect at Least 18 Flights Across Europe, Six Involving Italy
No threats have been confirmed, and Florence and Pisa airports have not been among those affected.
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Remembering the 1966 Flood: Florence’s History Told Through Exhibitions
Photographs, historical documents and restored artworks are at the centre of a series of exhibitions commemorating the flood of 4 November 1966.
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The Film That Made Florence’s 1966 Flood a Global Story
A documentary directed by Franco Zeffirelli, with the participation of Richard Burton, helped bring the city’s tragedy to audiences around the world.
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The 1966 Florence Flood and the Failure to Act in Time
As Florence fought the rising waters, national authorities struggled to grasp the scale of the catastrophe.
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First Snow of the Season Falls in Abetone and Val di Luce in Tuscany
Snowflakes appeared in the Tuscan Apennines on 1 November 2026, with a light covering reported at higher elevations.
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Maggio Musicale Opera Featured on Front Page of The New York Times
The American newspaper devoted prominent coverage to Romanzo Criminale.
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Exhibition Explores the Marzocco, the Lion That Symbolised the Florentine Republic
On display at Palazzo Vecchio until 18 January 2027, I Leoni di Firenze.
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