Editorial Staff, Author at Florence Daily News

Tom Jones to perform at Lucca Summer Festival, only Italian date on 28 July

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

The Welsh singer will take the stage in Piazza Napoleone during the 2026 edition of the Lucca Summer Festival.

President Mattarella awarded honorary degree in Florence

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Italy’s head of state received an honorary master’s degree during the 150th anniversary celebrations of Florence’s Cesare Alfieri School of Political Science.

Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

The pharmaceutical group reported strong growth in 2025 while increasing investment in research and artificial intelligence as competition intensifies globally.

Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

Snowboarder Jacopo Luchini from Montemurlo is aiming for his first Paralympic medal in Cortina, while Marco Pisani of Bagno a Ripoli makes his debut in cross-country skiing and biathlon.

Brancacci Chapel access route to be redesigned

Monday, March 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The city council has approved a €40,000 project to improve visitor access and waiting areas at one of Florence’s most important Renaissance sites.

French TGV trains set to enter Italy’s high-speed rail market in 2027

Sunday, March 8, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

In Florence concerns remain about congestion on the high-speed line until the city’s new underground station is completed.

Florence museums offer free entry for women on 8 March

Friday, March 6, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

To mark International Women’s Day, women will have free entry to major museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Galleries, the Accademia Gallery and the city’s civic museums.