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Author: Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini

Teatro della Pergola risks losing national status: funding and governance at stake (Photo: Darren and Brad via Flickr)

Teatro della Pergola risks losing national status: funding and governance at stake

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The downgrade would could lead to a 20% reduction in national funding.

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Elon Musk Delivers Alarmist Rhetoric in Florence Appearance

Elon Musk Delivers Alarmist Rhetoric in Florence Appearance

Sunday, April 6, 2025 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Tech billionaire Elon Musk dialed into a political congress in Florence this weekend.

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Taken from a trip to the London 2012 Olympic park site. By Alister Ross

Tuscany 2036: The Olympics with a Side of Chianti

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

The land of rolling hills and Renaissance art now envisions itself as the next epicenter of global athleticism.

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The Art of Ordering Coffee in Florence: A Guide to Italian Coffee Culture

The Art of Ordering Coffee in Florence: A Guide to Italian Coffee Culture

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

Coffee in Florence is a cultural experience, steeped in tradition and nuanced by a dizzying array of choices.

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Green pass

COVID19: Italian government considering expanding use of Green Pass

Saturday, July 17, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The government is considering expanding the scope of the European Green Pass as part of the effort to combat a resurgence in COVID-19 contagion due to the spread of the Delta variant..

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Single use plastic is prohibited in Tuscan parks and beaches

Tuscany removes plastic from beaches and parks

Friday, July 9, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Single-use plastic is prohibited from the beaches, parks and protected areas of Tuscany. But many still don’t know. This is why Tuscany Region run for cover with an awareness campaign that communicates good green practices, from recycling to good education to protect the environment and reduce the consumption of polluting materials.

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Margherita Hack

When Google’s doodles make science known thanks to Margherita Hack

Saturday, July 3, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Tech

On June 12, 2021 Doodle by Google celebrated the 99th birthday of Italian professor, activist, author, and astrophysicist Margherita “The Lady of the Stars” Hack

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Most of Italy's regions to be white zones next week

Most of Italy to be white zone since June 14, 2021

Saturday, June 12, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Most part of Italy are set to be classed as low COVID-19 risk white zone since June 14, 2021.

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Florence by night

The curfew moved to midnight in Italy

Monday, June 7, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

From Monday June 7 the curfew will be at midnight in all Italy, as decided by the Italian government.

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restaurants 2021

From June 1: bars and restaurants to open indoors, but distancing and masks remain

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

From June 1, 2021, in restaurants throughout Italy you can finally have lunch and dinner, not only in the outdoor spaces but also indoor. It is also possible to eat at tables without a limited number of people.

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German woman found dead in park near Florence, murder investigation opened

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Man pulled from River Arno near Santa Trinita Bridge in Florence

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

BUSINESS

4.5 Stars for Vino Nobile 2023, €1 Billion Value for Montepulciano

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Tuscany wedding tourism grows in 2025

Saturday, February 14, 2026

TECH

Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Hacker attack hits Uffizi systems, museum remains open

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

TRAVEL

Bookings open to visit Gorgona, Tuscany’s prison island

Friday, February 20, 2026

Tuscany Leads Italy as Country Confirms Top Tourism Reputation

Thursday, February 12, 2026

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ARTS

Single Ticket for Florence’s Accademia and Bargello from March 2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence to undergo first complete restoration in its history

Thursday, February 19, 2026

LIFE

A Country of Dialects, Now Speaking Italian. And English

Friday, February 20, 2026

Giorgio wins Florence’s Best Schiacciata alla Fiorentina 2026 contest

Thursday, February 19, 2026

SPORTS

Ben Stiller’s Super Bowl ad features an 80s dance track born in Tuscany

Monday, February 9, 2026

A love song born in Florence becomes the soundtrack of Milano Cortina 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

OPINIONS

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

When Love Is as Frightening as Hate

Monday, February 9, 2026

ITALIANO

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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