The works are part of a renovation project aimed at improving reception spaces for students, faculty, and visitors.
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Valentino Garavani, a life in fashion shaped by Florence and Tuscany
The death of Valentino marks the end of a career that helped define international haute couture and that began in Florence.
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Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso dies at 76
He led Fiorentina since 2019, died in the United States after a long period of medical treatment.
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Florence hosts protest in support of Iranian people amid nationwide unrest
Demonstration in Piazza Santa Maria Novella highlights solidarity from the city and its institutions as Iranian exiles describe a decisive phase of protests in Iran.
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International tensions lead Maggio Musicale to suspend Zakharova–Repin ballet
The theatre cites the current international climate as incompatible with the staging of the performances.
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Snowfall in Siena as Temperatures Drop Across Tuscany
An unexpected early-morning snowfall has blanketed Siena, prompting the closure of all schools and a warning to limit car travel.
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Snow blankets large parts of Tuscany
Snowfall affected much of the region on Epiphany, with yellow weather alerts in eastern Tuscany.
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Maduro arrest: Florence protests as Italy outlines its stance on US action
Florence mayor Sara Funaro rejected war as a means of resolving international disputes.
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Video Shows Fire at Piazzale Michelangelo After New Year’s Eve
Another social-media clip raises concerns about public safety following reported Piazza Duomo fight.
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Fight breaks out in Florence’s Piazza Duomo on New Year’s Eve
Police are reviewing the footage and checking what happened.
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