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  • FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany

    The annual initiative organised by the Italian National Trust will offer free access to hundreds of historic and cultural sites across Italy.

  • Florence brings back summer night-time car restrictions, businesses protest

    The seasonal restriction on cars in Florence’s historic centre will return on Thursday nights from early April until October 2026.

  • Archaeological artefacts rediscovered in storage at Uffizi Galleries

    Research links the pieces to a collection confiscated after the Second World War.

  • Rome–Florence high-speed rail line to close for works on 11–12 April 2026

    The disruption will also affect services on Monday 13 April, when fewer trains than usual are expected to run.

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President Mattarella awarded honorary degree in Florence

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Italy’s head of state received an honorary master’s degree during the 150th anniversary celebrations of Florence’s Cesare Alfieri School of Political Science.

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Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

The pharmaceutical group reported strong growth in 2025 while increasing investment in research and artificial intelligence as competition intensifies globally.

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Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

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.

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Brancacci Chapel access route to be redesigned

Monday, March 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

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.

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When Art is Measured by the Box Office

Sunday, March 8, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

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

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French TGV trains set to enter Italy’s high-speed rail market in 2027

Sunday, March 8, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

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

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History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

Saturday, March 7, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

People often say that history repeats itself. Iran offers a clear example of the opposite.

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Florence museums offer free entry for women on 8 March

Friday, March 6, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

To mark International Women’s Day, women will have free entry to major museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Galleries, the Accademia Gallery and the city’s civic museums.

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Ettore Sottsass, one of the key figures in 20th-century design

Major design exhibition opens in Pistoia with 1,400 works on display

Friday, March 6, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The show examines the post-war work of Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, one of the key figures in 20th-century design.

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New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni

New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni

Thursday, March 5, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The name received the most votes in a public online poll launched by the city’s mayor.

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NEWS

Horse patrols deployed in Florence parks as spring brings more visitors

Friday, March 13, 2026

Italy to vote on separating judges and prosecutors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

TECH

Florence has a new bridge over the Arno: watch the timelapse

Friday, February 27, 2026
Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Thursday, February 5, 2026

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LIFE

FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany

Monday, March 16, 2026

Florence to name Maggio Musicale theatre after conductor Vittorio Gui

Friday, March 13, 2026

SPORTS

Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026

Ben Stiller’s Super Bowl ad features an 80s dance track born in Tuscany

Monday, February 9, 2026

OPINIONS

When Art is Measured by the Box Office

Sunday, March 8, 2026

History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

Saturday, March 7, 2026

ITALIANO

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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