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  • FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany

    The annual initiative organised by the Italian National Trust will offer free access to hundreds of historic and cultural sites across Italy.

  • Florence brings back summer night-time car restrictions, businesses protest

    The seasonal restriction on cars in Florence’s historic centre will return on Thursday nights from early April until October 2026.

  • Archaeological artefacts rediscovered in storage at Uffizi Galleries

    Research links the pieces to a collection confiscated after the Second World War.

  • Rome–Florence high-speed rail line to close for works on 11–12 April 2026

    The disruption will also affect services on Monday 13 April, when fewer trains than usual are expected to run.

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The President of The American University of Florence with long-term students

American University of Florence receives US accreditation from NECHE

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The private institution becomes the first in Italy to be accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

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Ferragamo steps down as Polimoda president, Ricci takes over

Ferragamo steps down as Polimoda president, Ricci takes over

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Florence honours Ferruccio Ferragamo with the Fiorino d’Oro as Niccolò Ricci is appointed to lead the fashion school into its next phase.

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Bird challenges Florence e-scooter ban in court

Bird challenges Florence e-scooter ban in court

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

The micromobility company has filed an appeal with the regional administrative court against the city’s decision.

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When Violence Stops Only with Permission

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

The withdrawal of police forces is often presented as a gesture of moderation. But it is not.

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Fra Angelico, when the Museum Becomes a Cathedral

Fra Angelico, when the Museum Becomes a Cathedral

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

In recent years, critics and historians have noted how museums have quietly assumed a role once occupied by churches.

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Fra Angelico becomes the most visited exhibition ever at Palazzo Strozzi

Fra Angelico becomes the most visited exhibition ever at Palazzo Strozzi

Monday, January 26, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

More than 250,000 visitors at Palazzo Strozzi and over 100,000 at the Museo di San Marco marked a record success for the Florence exhibition.

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Korean family acquires Cerbaia, a Brunello di Montalcino winery

Monday, January 26, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

The buyer is the Lee family, which has a long-standing personal connection with Tuscany and an interest in wine.

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Florence Marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with Free Visits

Monday, January 26, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Free guided tours are planned on 27 January 2026 at the former Murate prison and Museo Novecento.

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Viareggio Carnival 2026: dates, tickets and floats for Tuscany’s iconic parade

Viareggio Carnival 2026: dates, tickets and floats for Tuscany’s iconic parade

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

From 1 to 21 February, the giant papier-mâché floats return to Viareggio’s seafront for six masked parades.

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100 family doctors in Tuscany join national AI healthcare trial

100 family doctors in Tuscany join national AI healthcare trial

Saturday, January 24, 2026 Editorial Staff Tech

General practitioners will test an artificial intelligence platform designed to support basic diagnosis, without replacing clinical judgement.

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NEWS

Horse patrols deployed in Florence parks as spring brings more visitors

Friday, March 13, 2026

Italy to vote on separating judges and prosecutors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

TECH

Florence has a new bridge over the Arno: watch the timelapse

Friday, February 27, 2026
Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Thursday, February 5, 2026

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LIFE

FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany

Monday, March 16, 2026

Florence to name Maggio Musicale theatre after conductor Vittorio Gui

Friday, March 13, 2026

SPORTS

Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026

Ben Stiller’s Super Bowl ad features an 80s dance track born in Tuscany

Monday, February 9, 2026

OPINIONS

When Art is Measured by the Box Office

Sunday, March 8, 2026

History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

Saturday, March 7, 2026

ITALIANO

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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