The 89th International Handicrafts Trade Fair (MIDA) opens its doors from April 25th to May 1st.
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Florence Reacts to Planned Closure of U.S. Consulate
Florence is reacting with concern to the news that the U.S. Department of State plans to close its consulate in the city.
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From Tuscany to the Conclave: The Two Cardinals Who Will Help Choose the Next Pope
Two cardinals with deep ties to Tuscany will be among the 135 electors called to Rome to choose the next Pope.
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U.S. Consulate in Florence to Close as Part of State Department Overhaul Announced by Rubio
The U.S. consulate in Florence is among several diplomatic posts set to close following the official announcement of a sweeping reorganization of the State Department, confirmed today by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Florence Mourns Pope Francis: A City United in Prayer and Remembrance
On the evening of Monday, April 21, 2025, the city of Florence gathered in solemn remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed away that morning at the age of 88.
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Pope Francis Dies at 88: Remembering His Profound Bond with Tuscany and Florence
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, aged 88. He shared a strong bond with Tuscany, marked by memorable visits to Florence, Barbiana, Nomadelfia, and Loppiano.
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End of an Era: The Uffizi’s Longtime Crane Bows Out
As reported by Il Fatto Quotidiano, the crane that has loomed over the city center since 2006 is set to be dismantled by June 2025.
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Easter 2025: Florence Celebrates a Perfect “Scoppio del Carro”
Florence marked Easter Sunday 2025 with the traditional Scoppio del Carro and everything went perfectly as planned.
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Taxi Service Resumes at Florence’s Main Train Station After Prefect Steps In
Taxi services have resumed at Florence’s Santa Maria Novella train station following days of disruption.
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King Charles III Honors Tuscany’s WWII Legacy in Historic Italian Parliament Address
The King recalled his grandfather, King George VI’s, visit to British and Allied troops near Arezzo in July and August 1944.
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