Snowboarder Jacopo Luchini from Montemurlo is aiming for his first Paralympic medal in Cortina, while Marco Pisani of Bagno a Ripoli makes his debut in cross-country skiing and biathlon.

The city council has approved a €40,000 project to improve visitor access and waiting areas at one of Florence’s most important Renaissance sites.

Timothée Chalamet sparked criticism after saying he had little interest in working in ballet or opera because they attract limited audiences.

In Florence concerns remain about congestion on the high-speed line until the city’s new underground station is completed.