Two decades of conversions highlight the impact on Florence’s housing, commerce, and everyday life.
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Inquiry Launched into Florence Black-and-White Tower Project
The inquiry, with no suspects at this stage, aims to verify possible breaches of building or planning rules.
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Tomasi to Challenge Giani in Tuscany Regional Race
The center-right coalition has officially chosen the mayor of Pistoia, as its candidate for the presidency of Tuscany in the upcoming regional elections.
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Scenes from the Fire: How Crews Extinguished the Blaze at the Viper Theatre
A major fire broke out over the weekend at the Viper Theatre, one of Florence’s best-known live music venues.
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Severe Storms Hit Tuscany: Floods, Lightning and Dozens of Rescues
Torrential rain and strong winds battered Tuscany, with over 100,000 lightning strikes, rescues in Grosseto and Orbetello, and storm damage from Livorno to Florence.
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Black-and-White Tower near the Lungarno Sparks Debate in Florence
Originally planned as private residences, the approved project will now bring an ultra-luxury hotel and tourist apartments.
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Florence Reacts to Announcement that US Consulate Will Remain Open
U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s announcement that the Florence consulate will stay open was warmly received after rumors of its possible closure.
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Italy’s Textile Capital Faces the War of the Hangers and Political Turmoil
Prato, near Florence, is at the center of a struggle involving Chinese organized crime, labor exploitation, and political instability.
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Three Children from Gaza Arrive at Meyer Hospital for Treatment
Florence has welcomed three young patients from Gaza as part of an Italian government humanitarian assistance program.
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Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake in Tuscany’s Apennines, Ten Events in One Day
Initial checks carried out by emergency operations rooms found no damage to people or property.
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