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  • The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

    From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

    From the optimism of early integration to recent crises, the history of the European University Institute mirrors the broader trajectory of the European Union.

  • Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio

    Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio

    A special concert and exhibition honoured more than six decades of his career.

  • Restoration award for work damaged in 1966 flood at Florence church

    Lucia Dori wins the 2026 Friends of Florence prize for a project on a rare 14th-century reliquary bust.

  • Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

    Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

    The first Italian internet connection was established in 1986 from Pisa to Pennsylvania, building on decades of research in computing across the region.

Latest Posts

Snowfall in Siena as Temperatures Drop Across Tuscany

Thursday, January 8, 2026 Editorial Staff News

An unexpected early-morning snowfall has blanketed Siena, prompting the closure of all schools and a warning to limit car travel.

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Pitti Uomo 109 in Florence: what’s new at the January 2026 edition

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

The winter editions of Pitti Immagine’s fairs share the theme Motion.

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Florence tramway: new work phases in piazza Beccaria and viale Europa

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Traffic restrictions and site changes are coming to several areas of Florence from January 7, 2026.

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Beyond the Law: How We Choose Our Wars

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

From Ukraine to Gaza, the appeal to international law shifts with political alignment, exposing a crisis of consistency in Europe’s moral framework.

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Snow blankets large parts of Tuscany

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Snowfall affected much of the region on Epiphany, with yellow weather alerts in eastern Tuscany.

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Rothko in Florence: a major exhibition opens at Palazzo Strozzi in 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

From March 14 to August 23, 2026, Florence will host a major exhibition, with over 70 works at Palazzo Strozzi and two satellite venues.

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Maduro arrest: Florence protests as Italy outlines its stance on US action

Monday, January 5, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Florence mayor Sara Funaro rejected war as a means of resolving international disputes.

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Maduro: the end of a man is not the beginning of a country

Monday, January 5, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

Removing a dictator does not amount to building a democracy.

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Florence ranks fourth for tourist complaints over cleanliness

Sunday, January 4, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

The ranking reflects visitor perceptions rather than official sanitation data.

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When Evil Adapts

Sunday, January 4, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

For decades, villains were easily recognizable. Today, that figure seems outdated, but it has not disappeared.

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Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo VecchioFlorence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio
Pisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into forcePisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into force
Memory and material in focus as Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in LivornoMemory and material in focus as Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno
Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 
Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centreFlorence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre
Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border systemAirlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system
Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune FountainTourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain
Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigationFlorence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation
Piazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less trafficPiazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less traffic
Fight breaks out in Florence’s Piazza Duomo on New Year’s EveFight breaks out in Florence’s Piazza Duomo on New Year’s Eve

NEWS

Piazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less traffic

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Black-and-White Tower near the Lungarno Sparks Debate in Florence

Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation

Monday, April 27, 2026

BUSINESS

Cooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effect

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Nutella Highlights Florence

A Jar in Orbit, a Tribute on Earth: Nutella Highlights Florence

Sunday, April 12, 2026

TECH

Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Digital microneedles turn into QR codes for real-time health monitoring

Saturday, April 18, 2026

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LIFE

Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio

Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 

Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

SPORTS

Florence Half Marathon draws 6,000 runners through city centre

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Abetone ski lifts to stay open through Easter, season extended to mid-April

Thursday, March 26, 2026

OPINIONS

The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

Friday, May 1, 2026
Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Friday, April 10, 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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