Since the establishment of regional governments in 1970, Tuscany has never been governed by the center-right.
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Category: News
U.S. Consulate in Florence to Remain Open, Ambassador Confirms
Speaking in Rome during the Fourth of July celebrations, Ambassador Fertitta addressed recent concerns over the closure of the Florence consulate.
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Storm Hits Florence After Days of Extreme Heat, Blackout Affects Several Areas
Local authorities have warned of ongoing risks, including fire hazards and further outages, and continue to urge citizens to follow health and safety guidance.
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Teatro della Pergola risks losing national status: funding and governance at stake
The downgrade would could lead to a 20% reduction in national funding.
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Scorching Heatwave to Hit Florence: 40°C Expected by Sunday
This could be one of the most intense heatwaves since the infamous summer of 2003.
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Heat Alert Returns in Florence: Orange Warning for June 24 and 25
Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
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Tourist Damages Painting While Taking Selfie at the Uffizi
A tourist caused damage to a historic painting at the Uffizi Galleries after accidentally backing into it while attempting to take a selfie.
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Italian Government to Appeal Ruling on In-Person Check-In for Short-Term Rentals
Italy’s Interior Ministry is preparing to appeal a recent court ruling that struck down a directive requiring in-person check-in for short-term rental guests.
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Florence Issues Heat Warning: Orange Alert for Saturday, Red Alert on Sunday
The national heatwave monitoring system coordinated by Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued an orange-level heat alert for Florence on Saturday, June 14, followed by a red-level alert for Sunday.
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Court Restores Remote Check-In, Florence Keeps Keybox Ban
A court ruling has reignited debate over short-term rentals and tourist regulations in Florence.
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