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  • The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

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

    From the optimism of early integration to recent crises, the history of the European University Institute mirrors the broader trajectory of the European Union.

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

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

    A special concert and exhibition honoured more than six decades of his career.

  • Restoration award for work damaged in 1966 flood at Florence church

    Lucia Dori wins the 2026 Friends of Florence prize for a project on a rare 14th-century reliquary bust.

  • Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

    Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

    The first Italian internet connection was established in 1986 from Pisa to Pennsylvania, building on decades of research in computing across the region.

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Donatello’s Bronze Doors Return to Florence’s San Lorenzo After Restoration

Donatello’s Bronze Doors Return to Florence’s San Lorenzo After Restoration

Friday, February 27, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The Martyrs’ and Apostles’ Doors are back in San Lorenzo after restoration by the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, with support from Friends of Florence.

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International contemporary arts centre opens in Pelago

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

On 1 March, Polytropon Arts Centre opens in Pelago with Alfredo Pirri’s new work. The project was created by Greek architect Maria Papadaki Badanjaki.

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Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition in Florence extended until June 2026

Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition in Florence extended until June 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The show dedicated to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in Florence has already attracted more than 100,000 visitors

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Giardino delle Rose in Florence to undergo upgrades and path repairs

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

The city has completed safety works on the panoramic parapet and will now refurbish around 400 metres of internal paths.

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TourismA returns to Florence with restored Etruscan urn

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

From 27 February to 1 March 2026, the Palazzo dei Congressi will host the 12th edition of the national fair on archaeology and cultural tourism.

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Florence named world’s top city for hands-on food experiences

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

A study by Titan Travel places Florence first among global destinations for immersive culinary experiences, with six other Italian cities also in the top list.

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Statue by Clet decapitated and thrown into the Arno in Florence

Monday, February 23, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The “Common Man” installation on Ponte alle Grazie was vandalised overnight. The body has been recovered near the Circolo Canottieri, but the head is still missing.

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Court backs Florence decision: e-scooter sharing to stop on 1 April

Monday, February 23, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

The Regional Administrative Court of Tuscany has rejected a request to suspend Florence’s planned ban on shared electric scooters.

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A view from the Montefioralle Ring Trail

Hiking in Chianti: Scenic Trails Among Vineyards

Sunday, February 22, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou and Marco Bastiani Travel

From short panoramic loops to longer countryside walks, the Chianti hills offer some of the most accessible and rewarding hiking routes near Florence.

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Single Ticket for Florence’s Accademia and Bargello from March 2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

Seven museums, 50,000 works and 3 million visitors: Florence introduces unified tickets and major restorations.

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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 
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Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border systemAirlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system
Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune FountainTourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain
Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigationFlorence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation
Piazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less trafficPiazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less traffic
Fight breaks out in Florence’s Piazza Duomo on New Year’s EveFight breaks out in Florence’s Piazza Duomo on New Year’s Eve

NEWS

Piazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less traffic

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Black-and-White Tower near the Lungarno Sparks Debate in Florence

Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation

Monday, April 27, 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

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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

Florence Half Marathon draws 6,000 runners through city centre

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Abetone ski lifts to stay open through Easter, season extended to mid-April

Thursday, March 26, 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

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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