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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

Video Shows Fire at Piazzale Michelangelo After New Year’s Eve

Saturday, January 3, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Another social-media clip raises concerns about public safety following reported Piazza Duomo fight.

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Fight breaks out in Florence’s Piazza Duomo on New Year’s Eve

Saturday, January 3, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Police are reviewing the footage and checking what happened.

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Recycle More, Pay More: When Environmental Policy Forgets Women

Friday, January 2, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

New waste regulations are rolling out across many towns in Tuscany.

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Salone dei 500 in Palazzo Vecchio

Florence to raise civic museum ticket prices by 30% from February 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

The increase reflects higher operating costs and will affect all major city-run museums and monuments.

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Winter sales in Tuscany expected to generate €315 million

Thursday, January 1, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

Physical shops are expected to benefit more than online sales.

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Skimming devices found on ticket machines in Florence

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Police uncovered a card fraud scam at busy transport hubs, mainly targeting tourists and occasional passengers.

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Florence bans fireworks for New Year’s Eve, glass barred in historic centre

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A public awareness campaign urges residents and visitors to protect animals from the effects of firecrackers.

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New Year’s Eve 2026 in Florence: transport and parking for the night of 31 December

New Year’s Eve in Florence: transport and parking for the night of December 31, 2025

Monday, December 29, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Public transport will run late or all night to serve New Year’s Eve events across the city. Here is what residents and visitors need to know.

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Florence New Year’s Eve 2025: free concerts and shows across the city’s main squares

Florence New Year’s Eve 2025: free concerts and shows across the city’s main squares

Sunday, December 28, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

From pop and indie in Piazza Santa Croce to gospel, jazz and video mapping elsewhere, Florence will welcome 2026 with free outdoor events across four central squares.

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Terrorism financing investigation: one arrest carried out in Florence

Sunday, December 28, 2025 Editorial Staff News

An arrest was executed on Saturday morning in the Oltrarno district as part of a nationwide investigation into alleged funding networks linked to Hamas.

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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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