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Man Climbs Replica of David in Florence: Police Launch Investigation

Man Climbs Florence’s David Statue: Police Investigate Nighttime Stunt

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Another viral video raises questions about surveillance and respect for cultural heritage.

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Andrea Bocelli. image.ch/Photo Michele Limina via Word Economic Forum

Star Lawyer Loses Passports in Tuscany, Gets Help from Andrea Bocelli

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Thanks to a mix of technology, luck, and a world-famous tenor, a vacation nightmare turned into a happy ending.

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West Nile: Tuscany on Alert Despite No Cases

West Nile Virus: Tuscany Monitoring, No Cases Reported

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The regional health department is working to ensure rapid disinfestation actions if needed.

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Tuscany Approves Law Allowing Pets’ Ashes to Be Buried with Owners (Photo by Mike Kilcoyne via Unsplash)

Tuscany Approves Law Allowing Pets’ Ashes to Be Buried with Owners

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The new law allows the ashes of companion animals to be interred in the same burial niche as their owners.

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Fire Erupts in Osmannoro Industrial Area

Fire Erupts in Industrial Area, Thick Smoke Visible Across Florence

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The blaze erupted in a parking area, where three parked semi-trailers were completely engulfed in flames.

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Street Vendors to Move to Cascine Park: Florence Launches Pilot Plan for Urban Decorum and Safety

Street Vendors to Move to Cascine Park: A Pilot Plan for Safety

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The relocation, set to begin this summer, aims to ease congestion in key tourist areas.

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An American tourist was assaulted and injured during a violent robbery attempt in Florence

American Tourist Injured in Violent Robbery Attempt in Central Florence

Saturday, July 19, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The woman sustained a head injury and was taken to a local hospital, the suspect was arrested.

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Climbers on Santa Croce: Security Concerns Rise After Risky Video Goes Viral

Viral Video: Climbers Scale Santa Croce in Florence

Monday, July 14, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A short video showing two men scaling the façade of the Basilica in Florence.

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Overtourism in Italy: A Growing Concern

Tourism in Italy: Balancing Growth and Overload

Sunday, July 13, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Findings from a nationwide survey by Ipsos for the Unipol Observatory on Italian Society

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Storm Alert Issued for Tuscany: Orange Code on Coast and Southern Areas

Saturday, July 12, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The Regional Civil Protection Authority has issued a weather alert for Sunday, July 13, from 7 am to 1 pm.

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NEWS

Horse patrols deployed in Florence parks as spring brings more visitors

Friday, March 13, 2026

Italy to vote on separating judges and prosecutors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence loses nearly 1,000 shops in 13 years, study finds

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Florence extends Unesco rules to 2031, adds new business limits

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

TECH

Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa

Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Florence has a new bridge over the Arno: watch the timelapse

Friday, February 27, 2026

TRAVEL

Florence brings back summer night-time car restrictions, businesses protest

Monday, March 16, 2026

Rome–Florence high-speed rail line to close for works on 11–12 April 2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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ARTS

Restored Spinello Aretino triptych returns to Accademia

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Archaeological artefacts rediscovered in storage at Uffizi Galleries

Sunday, March 15, 2026

LIFE

FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany

Monday, March 16, 2026

Florence to name Maggio Musicale theatre after conductor Vittorio Gui

Friday, March 13, 2026

SPORTS

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

Monday, March 9, 2026

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

Monday, February 9, 2026

OPINIONS

When Art is Measured by the Box Office

Sunday, March 8, 2026

History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

Saturday, March 7, 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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