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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Author: Editorial Staff
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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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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Crowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyover
Thousands gathered along the Arno as Italy’s national aerobatic team crossed the city in a reduced formation to mark the oath of 33 students at the Giulio Douhet Air Force school.
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Digital microneedles turn into QR codes for real-time health monitoring
Researchers in Pisa have developed minimally invasive biosensors that convert biochemical data into a scannable QR code, opening new possibilities for personalised and wearable diagnostics.
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Open-air tourism in Tuscany tops 10 million stays in 2025
Camping sites and holiday villages continue to attract visitors, with international demand leading the trend and domestic tourism expected to strengthen next year.
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