The 2026 race, scheduled for 31 May, will celebrate half a century of top-class motorcycle racing at one of Tuscany’s most iconic tracks.
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Georg Baselitz dies at 88 as Florence hosts major exhibition of his work
The German artist, known for turning painting upside down, died on April 30. His work is currently on display at Florence’s Museo Novecento.
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Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio
A special concert and exhibition honoured more than six decades of his career.
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Restoration award for work damaged in 1966 flood at Florence church
Lucia Dori wins the 2026 Friends of Florence prize for a project on a rare 14th-century reliquary bust.
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Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago
The first Italian internet connection was established in 1986 from Pisa to Pennsylvania, building on decades of research in computing across the region.
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Piazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less traffic
The €1.77 million project aims to reduce traffic, add trees and seating, and turn a busy transit space into a more liveable square near Santa Maria Novella.
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Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem
The seasonal opening of the Giardino dell’Iris is underway, offering free access to one of Florence’s lesser-known botanical spaces overlooking the city.
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Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation
Prosecutors say the project near the Arno river was approved on the basis of a false landscape authorisation and did not comply with planning rules.
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Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026
The measure aims to cope with rising demand during the tourist season, with additional shifts and new services planned.
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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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