City officials and heritage authorities clash over a telecom installation in viale Belfiore, visible from key viewpoints of Florence’s historic skyline.
Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration
The historic instrument, silent for over 60 years, has been restored with support from Friends of Florence and will be inaugurated with a public concert on 24 April 2026.
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Historic Horne portrait restored and presented in Florence
The 1908 portrait of the Museo Horne’s founder returns to public view after a restoration supported by Friends of Florence.
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Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre
City officials and heritage authorities clash over a telecom installation in viale Belfiore, visible from key viewpoints of Florence’s historic skyline.
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Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027
Organisers are considering a multi-day format with a second stage and high-end camping, while the 2026 edition introduces new sustainability and payment measures.
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Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration
The historic instrument, silent for over 60 years, has been restored with support from Friends of Florence and will be inaugurated with a public concert on 24 April 2026.
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Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system
Italian aviation groups ask for more flexibility in the Entry/Exit System after delays of up to three hours at border controls across Europe.
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From tradition to innovation: Florence’s Handicrafts Fair turns 90
Around 500 exhibitors from Italy and abroad will take part in MIDA90, running from 25 April to 3 May 2026.
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EUI marks 50 years with three-day programme in Florence
The anniversary of the EU’s main postgraduate institution will be marked by debates, exhibitions and public events open to the city.
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Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain
The 28-year-old woman entered the historic fountain in Piazza della Signoria as part of a premarital challenge. Municipal police intervened on the spot.
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WWII soldier missing in Tuscany identified after 81 years ahead of Italy’s Liberation Day
The story of a U.S. soldier missing in the Tuscan mountains since 1944 has been resolved decades later, linking Florence to the wider memory of the Allied campaign that helped liberate Italy.
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Vespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian icon
From its first prototype in post-war Italy to a worldwide symbol of design and mobility, Vespa celebrates its 80th anniversary with events in Tuscany and beyond.
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Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio
The city will commemorate the 81st anniversary of Italy’s Liberation on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with institutional events, memorials and cultural initiatives across Florence.
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