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  • The 1966 Florence Flood and the Failure to Act in Time

    As Florence fought the rising waters, national authorities struggled to grasp the scale of the catastrophe.

  • First Snow of the Season Falls in Abetone and Val di Luce in Tuscany

    Snowflakes appeared in the Tuscan Apennines on 1 November 2026, with a light covering reported at higher elevations.

  • Maggio Musicale Opera Featured on Front Page of The New York Times

    The American newspaper devoted prominent coverage to Romanzo Criminale.

  • Exhibition Explores the Marzocco, the Lion That Symbolised the Florentine Republic

    On display at Palazzo Vecchio until 18 January 2027, I Leoni di Firenze.

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The reopening of the Uffizi Galleries' museums

The museums open in Florence (updated May 14, 2021)

Sunday, May 16, 2021 Editorial Staff Travel

Here the official opening hours of the places of interest delivered by the Municipality of Florence and updated May 14, 2021.

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Human rights

Can we have an opinion on everything?

Saturday, May 15, 2021 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

About two weeks ago an Italian singer during a concert, through a monologue, targeted a political party for its stance on human rights, in particular for sexual orientation. Can we have an opinion on everything?

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Almost all of Italy set to be a yellow zone next week

Tuscany’s COVID-19 contagion curve slowly declining

Saturday, May 15, 2021 Jamie Lorenzini News

Tuscany Region remains in a low risk situation for COVID-19 contagion. Health Minister Roberto Speranza is set to sign orders making all of Italy’s regions except for Valle D’Aosta moderate-risk yellow zones next week in the nation.

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Amazon against the 19 billion euros fakes market

Friday, May 14, 2021 Editorial Staff Business

Counterfeiting means 19 billion euros of unrealized sales in the EU over the last year due to fakes and imitations. This illegal activity costs over 2.2 billion only in Italy. The most affected sectors are clothing, shoes, leather goods, beauty products, medicines, fine wines and toys. Counterfeiting is now spread also online.

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Hundred places in Tuscany will be part of the Uffizi Galleries

Friday, May 14, 2021 Editorial Staff Arts

The Uffizi will soon have 100 branch locations throughout Tuscany. In February it was the director of the Gallery, Eike Schmidt, who announced the project and yesterday the Tuscany Region also decided to support it with a specific Tuscan law.

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Castello di Sammezzano

FAI Spring Days: guided tours in the most beautiful places in Italy. Where to go in Tuscany

Thursday, May 13, 2021 Editorial Staff Travel

The FAI Spring Days (Le Giornate Fai di Primavera) are back on May 15 and 16, 2021. Over 600 places will be open throughout Italy.

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Bike sharing in Florence: three months for 9 euros

Thursday, May 13, 2021 Eirini Lavrentiadou Innovation

From May 20, the bike sharing subscription in Florence will cost much less: instead of 24.99 euros will cost only 9 euros for 3 months (3 per month). Every resident and tourist can take advantage of this offer.

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Sophia Loren restaurant

Awards and restaurants, the great year of Sophia Loren

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Jamie Lorenzini Life

It’s a big year for the Italian icon Sophia Loren. She has been awarded at the David di Donatello awards, Italy’s equivalent of the Oscars, and in Florence the opening of the restaurant Sophia Loren Original Italian Food is a grate success.

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Ferrero enters the ice-cream market

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Editorial Staff Business

Ferrero, unveiled its first-ever Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rocher Dark and Raffaello ice cream sticks. This launch introduces the first-ever Ferrero ice creams for two of its most loved brands.

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Florence

Florence as you’ve never seen it before

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Editorial Staff News

The promotion campaign for the Florence destination, designed by Toscana Promozione Turistica and the Fondazione Sistema Toscana, was created with the Municipality of Florence and in collaboration with Destination Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau, which carried out a promotional-marketing activity.

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Florence’s Museum of the Italian Language Moves Closer to OpeningFlorence’s Museum of the Italian Language Moves Closer to Opening
Exhibition Explores the Marzocco, the Lion That Symbolised the Florentine RepublicExhibition Explores the Marzocco, the Lion That Symbolised the Florentine Republic
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First Snow of the Season Falls in Abetone and Val di Luce in TuscanyFirst Snow of the Season Falls in Abetone and Val di Luce in Tuscany
The Diplomat Season 4, filmed in Tuscany, arrives on Netflix on October 15, 2026The Diplomat Season 4, filmed in Tuscany, arrives on Netflix on October 15, 2026
School occupations spread in Florence as youth protests fuel unrest across EuropeSchool occupations spread in Florence as youth protests fuel unrest across Europe

NEWS

The 1966 Florence Flood and the Failure to Act in Time

Monday, November 2, 2026

First Snow of the Season Falls in Abetone and Val di Luce in Tuscany

Sunday, November 1, 2026

BUSINESS

Buyfood Toscana Brings International Food Buyers to Florence

Friday, October 23, 2026

Florence Metropolitan City seeks sponsors for monuments, parks and public events

Monday, October 5, 2026

INNOVATION

Medieval Ventilation System Discovered in Roof of Santa Croce Basilica

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Montecristo scorpion mystery traced back 26 million years

Friday, October 2, 2026

In the Spotlight

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LIFE

Maggio Musicale Opera Featured on Front Page of The New York Times

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Halloween 2026 in Florence: Events for Families and Adults Across the City

Thursday, October 29, 2026

SPORTS

Florence Approves Fiorentina’s €101 Million Proposal for Franchi Stadium

Monday, October 19, 2026

Florence Athletes Fabbri and Iapichino Top World Athletics Rankings

Saturday, October 17, 2026

OPINIONS

The Politics of Being Legible: From Veils to Short Skirts

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The Price Behind the Price: When the State Shapes the Gas Market

Friday, October 2, 2026

ITALIANO

Signa, il comitato del Crocifisso porta le preoccupazioni ambientali in Regione

Friday, June 19, 2026

Le parole che decidono il mondo: dèmos, kràtos, femminicidio

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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