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According to a CENSIS survey, among Italians aged eighteen to forty-five, only sixteen percent say they would be ready to fight.

A Historical Distance

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

According to a CENSIS survey, among Italians aged eighteen to forty-five, only sixteen percent say they would be ready to fight.

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When Violence Begins Before the First Punch: Understanding Men to Protect Women

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we must remember a crucial truth: the struggle is cultural.

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The death of Ornella Vanoni leaves a void that goes far beyond Italian music

After Ornella: What Remains of the Female Freedom Once Sung in Italy’s Golden Years?

Monday, November 24, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

The death of Ornella Vanoni leaves a void that goes far beyond Italian music.

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Overall view of downtown Grbavica, a neighbourhood in Sarajevo (1996)

The Long Shadow of Silent Fascism

Thursday, November 20, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

Why events like the “sniper tourists” show that fascism has never truly disappeared.

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Zohran Mamdani, new mayor of New York

America’s Two Faces: A Nation Still Learning to Live Its Diversity

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

America’s divisions after the victory of Zohran Mamdani, new mayor of New York.

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The Florence Biennale closes its 15th edition

The Florence Biennale closes its 15th edition: Light and Shadows

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

The fifteenth edition has brought together over 550 artists and designers from 84 countries.

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The Strength of the Streets and the Value of Political Presence

Sunday, October 12, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

This year, Italy reminded us how essential political presence and participation in public squares truly are.

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A new national holiday for St. Francis sparks a heavenly traffic jam

Sunday, October 12, 2025 Marco Bastiani Opinions

Italy’s Parliament, the President, and even Confindustria are now caught in a uniquely Italian puzzle.

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The One-Kilometer Rainbow Flag

A One-Kilometer Rainbow Flag: Peace in Italy, Pride Abroad

Sunday, September 28, 2025 Marco Bastiani Opinions

Unfurled in Florence for Gaza, but internationally it is read as the emblem of LGBTQ+ rights.

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The New York Times Headquarters

Trump vs. The New York Times: Justice or Attack on Press Freedom?

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Marco Bastiani Opinions

The $15 billion defamation lawsuit shows how financial pressure can be used as a weapon against press freedom.

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Georg Baselitz dies at 88 as Florence hosts major exhibition of his workGeorg Baselitz dies at 88 as Florence hosts major exhibition of his work
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NEWS

Florence inaugurates memorial park for victims of Genoa bridge disaster

Monday, May 4, 2026

Tuscany wildfire displaces 3,000 before being contained

Sunday, May 3, 2026

BUSINESS

Cooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effect

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Nutella Highlights Florence

A Jar in Orbit, a Tribute on Earth: Nutella Highlights Florence

Sunday, April 12, 2026

TECH

Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Digital microneedles turn into QR codes for real-time health monitoring

Saturday, April 18, 2026

TRAVEL

Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026

Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system

Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system

Thursday, April 23, 2026

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ARTS

(Cover photo: Georg Baselitz, still from the video message shared during the press conference on 24 March 2026 for the exhibition Baselitz. Avanti! at Museo Novecento)

Georg Baselitz dies at 88 as Florence hosts major exhibition of his work

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Restoration award for work damaged in 1966 flood at Florence church

Thursday, April 30, 2026

LIFE

Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio

Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 

Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

SPORTS

MotoGP: Mugello circuit marks 50 years of Italian Grand Prix

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Florence Half Marathon draws 6,000 runners through city centre

Saturday, March 28, 2026

OPINIONS

The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

Friday, May 1, 2026
Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Friday, April 10, 2026

ITALIANO

Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno

Livorno ospita la prima mostra personale dell’artista olandese Larry Nederlof

Monday, May 4, 2026
The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026
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