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Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Recorded Off Tuscany Coast Near Pisa

The quake just eight days after a stronger magnitude 4.3 tremor struck the Pisa area.

The first phase of the project starts around Piazza della Signoria and Via dei Calzaiuoli.

Florence is facing another prolonged spell of extreme temperatures, with the heat expected to continue through mid-August.

The quake struck at 10:15 a.m. (August 4, 2026). Tremors were reported as far away as Florence.

Drivers are being advised to avoid the area if possible as firefighters tackle a blaze near the tunnel on the provincial road.

The Italian Ministry of Health has issued a warning and forecasts indicating that the current heatwave could persist well into mid-August.

The latest humanitarian mission from Tuscany has delivered medical equipment, food and essential supplies to Ukraine.

The discovery of tourist rentals in public housing highlights a contradiction in Florence’s housing policy.

Supporters say their preservation would not interfere with the construction of Florence’s new tramway line.

The UN cultural agency is reviewing the impact of the controversial former Teatro Comunale redevelopment.