A tourist caused damage to a historic painting at the Uffizi Galleries after accidentally backing into it while attempting to take a selfie.
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Author: Editorial Staff
Florence Celebrates San Giovanni with Four Days of Music, Sports, and Fireworks
From June 21 to 24, 2025, Florence honors its patron saint with a series of events.
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Italian Government to Appeal Ruling on In-Person Check-In for Short-Term Rentals
Italy’s Interior Ministry is preparing to appeal a recent court ruling that struck down a directive requiring in-person check-in for short-term rental guests.
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Florence Prepares for Historic Clash: Verdi and Rossi in the Calcio Storico Final
The decisive match will take place on June 24, the day of Florence’s patron saint, San Giovanni.
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Santa Maria Novella Complex to Become New Cultural Hub by 2026
The first major opening is expected in the first half of 2026, with the debut of MUNDI, the National Museum of the Italian Language.
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Florence Issues Heat Warning: Orange Alert for Saturday, Red Alert on Sunday
The national heatwave monitoring system coordinated by Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued an orange-level heat alert for Florence on Saturday, June 14, followed by a red-level alert for Sunday.
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Uffizi Crane to Be Removed Starting June 16
After nearly two decades, one of the most debated fixtures of Florence’s cityscape is about to disappear.
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Court Restores Remote Check-In, Florence Keeps Keybox Ban
A court ruling has reignited debate over short-term rentals and tourist regulations in Florence.
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Low Turnout Undermines Italy’s Referendums
Italy’s five referendums on jobs, workers’ rights, and citizenship failed to meet the quorum with national turnout stopping at just 30%.
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Summer Comes Early: Sunny and Hot Week Ahead in Tuscany
Daytime highs will reach 34–35°C in the inland plains, especially in the provinces of Florence, Prato, and Pistoia.
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