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A new micro-bookstore is opening in Via dei Serragli: only books, no wine, no coffee and no food.
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The show at Palazzo Grifoni Budini Gattai, open until 31 January 2026.
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The decree sparked political reactions exposing deep fractures inside Tuscany’s centre-left coalition.
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Thanksgiving is not part of Italy’s calendar, but Florence has learned to embrace the warmth and conviviality of this holiday.
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Stricter rules for café terraces and dehors in the historic center; new sustainability standards and a plastic-free policy.
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The man struck the shopfront repeatedly with a vacuum cleaner, shattering the glass.
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Four-month inspections by Customs and Finance Police uncover hidden money and gold.
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From November 15 to December 21, the city welcomes one of Italy’s most beloved holiday traditions.
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Tuscany’s new center-left government was unveiled after weeks of tense negotiations.
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A 20-officer municipal police team will patrol Florence’s buses and trams daily, with extra night shifts on weekends.
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