Florence Daily News

Florence Bus and Tram Ticket Price to Rise to €2 from August 1, 2026

The cost of a single journey on Florence’s buses and tramway will increase from €1.70 to €2.
Giotto’s Bardi Chapel Frescoes Near Completion After Major Restoration

After more than three years of work, the restoration of one of Giotto’s most important fresco cycles at Santa Croce is entering its final phase.
Pitti Uomo Opens in Florence as Italian Menswear Faces a Challenging Market

More than 740 brands from over 30 countries are gathering in Florence, while new industry figures show continued pressure on Italy’s menswear sector.
Mammoths and Ancient Whales Return to Florence Museum

The University of Florence’s Museum of Geology and Palaeontology reopens with free admission during the opening weekend.

Apple’s New Store in Florence to Open September 26

Friday, September 11, 2015 Editorial Staff Tech

The new Apple store in Florence will open on September 26, 2015, in the central Piazza della Repubblica.

Fragranze - Photo by Vanni Bassetti (Pitti Immagine)

Florence’s Stazione Leopolda to host Fragranze

Friday, September 11, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

From 11 to 13 September 2015, Florence will once again be the stage for Fragranze showcasing over 270 of the finest names in international artistic perfumery.

Rediscovery of ancient varieties of grapes and breads

Rediscovering ancient varieties of bread

Thursday, September 10, 2015 Editorial Staff Business

On 25 and 26 September 2015, the Accademia dei Georgofili is hosting Grani&Pani, a national popular forum exploring the themes of grain, flour and bread.

Bolzano firm shipped mozzarella from Poland to Italy

Fake mozzarella was due to be sent to Florence

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Editorial Staff News

Italy’s farmers’ union called for more protection for quintessentially Italian foodstuffs, citing the examples of mozzarella being imported to Italy from Poland and Dutch salad.

ONU Awarded the Observer Status to FIMC to Review International Mediation Rules

ADR, ONU Awarded the Observer Status to FIMC

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Editorial Staff News

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) conferred the recognition on Florence International Mediation Chamber. A proposal written in Florence to be presented in Wien.

THE ASCENT OF ORPHEUS: Between and Beyond Representation and Abstraction, by the American-born artist Adi Da Samraj

Adi Da Samraj’s Works at the Bargello Museum

Monday, September 7, 2015 Editorial Staff Arts

The Bargello National Museum hosts the solo contemporary art show, The Ascent of Orpheus: Between and Beyond Representation and Abstraction, by the American-born artist Adi Da Samraj.

Jeff Koons iconic works set to wow Florence

Saturday, September 5, 2015 Editorial Staff Travel

Reflections on the eternity of beauty and impermanence of life are at the center of an exhibit in Florence showcasing some of the most famous masterworks by Jeff Koons.

Local Winery Invests In Future Generations

Friday, September 4, 2015 Annalisa Rossi Business

This summer, four students from the University of Oregon are getting firsthand experience studying wine marketing by working with Bindi Sergardi winery in Siena.

Florence unconcerned for the Azzurri team

Thursday, September 3, 2015 Editorial Staff Sports

Only 6,000 tickets have been sold for the match which will be played tonight in Florence for the Euro 2016 qualifier between the national soccer teams Italy and Malta.