Florence Daily News

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

Italian aviation groups ask for more flexibility in the Entry/Exit System after delays of up to three hours at border controls across Europe.
From tradition to innovation: Florence’s Handicrafts Fair turns 90

Around 500 exhibitors from Italy and abroad will take part in MIDA90, running from 25 April to 3 May 2026.
EUI marks 50 years with three-day programme in Florence

The anniversary of the EU’s main postgraduate institution will be marked by debates, exhibitions and public events open to the city.
Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain

The 28-year-old woman entered the historic fountain in Piazza della Signoria as part of a premarital challenge. Municipal police intervened on the spot.

Giotto’s masterpieces from Florence to Milan

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

Thirteen masterpieces by Giotto will be shown at Milan’s Palazzo Reale from September 2 to January 10.

Readings for Peace to commemorate September 11

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Editorial Staff News

On the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001 NYU Florence and the City of Florence, Italy, are organizing readings and candle lightings.

A Jeff Koons’ work to be placed in piazza Signoria

Monday, August 31, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

The contemporary artist and fine art collector Jeff Koons will be attending the opening of Biennale dell’antiquarato, in Palazzo Corsini, Florence, Italy, on September 25th.

ACF Fiorentina starts the women’s football club

Sunday, August 30, 2015 Editorial Staff Sports

Fiorentina Women’s Football Club has become the first ever professionally affiliated women’s football club, an historic moment in Italy.

Educational at major cellars as Chinese wine tippling booms

Chinese sommeliers learn Italian wine secrets

Saturday, August 29, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

Chinese sommeliers learn Italian wine secrets. The project aims to train Chinese professionals who themselves become trainers of professionals at home.

Da Firenze a Singapore per ripetere il primo Overland

Friday, August 28, 2015 Editorial Staff Italiano

Da Firenze a Singapore per ripetere il primo Overland 60 anni dopo. Due ragazzi toscani appena laureati, a bordo di una Land Rover, tentano di completare il viaggio entro la fine dell’anno. Florence Daily News è il media partner.

Enjoy the tradition of the Feast of Rificolona

Friday, August 28, 2015 Editorial Staff Life

On 7 September, in the liturgical calendar the eve of Our Lady’s birthday, the City Council organizes the Festa della Rificolona, an authentic and original Florentine feast which is still deeply felt, popular tradition of ancient folklore.