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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

Medieval city walls found under Piazza Beccaria delay tramway works

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Ancient remains linked to Dante’s Florence force three-month revision of construction plans.

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Sant’Ambrogio Market reopens after €1.9 million renovation

Sant’Ambrogio Market reopens after €1.9 million renovation

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Editorial Staff Business

Historic market gains new outdoor roofs and charity shop after year-long upgrade.

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Ancient Roman theatre beneath Palazzo Vecchio reopens to visitors

Monday, December 15, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

Guided tours return to Palazzo Vecchio’s Roman theatre after pandemic and renovation works.

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Rising Interest in Dealcoholised Wines, but Many Questions Remain

Monday, December 15, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

At the Georgofili Academy in Florence, researchers presented the results of the Dewine project.

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Florence among Italy’s most digital cities once again

Florence among Italy’s most digital cities once again

Sunday, December 14, 2025 Editorial Staff Tech

The city leads the “Connected Cities” index and ranks first among “Open Municipalities.”

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Restored Madonna del Latte Returns to Sant’Ambrogio

Restored Madonna del Latte Returns to Sant’Ambrogio

Saturday, December 13, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

Fourteenth-century fresco restored thanks to Friends of Florence and conservator Cristina Napolitano.

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National Archaeological Museum of Florence, Icons of Power and Beauty, 2025 – photo by Alessandra Chemollo

Golden Faces of Power: Ancient Rome’s Icons on Display in Florence

Friday, December 12, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

Exhibition explores Roman imperial portraits and symbols of authority at Florence’s Archaeological Museum.

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Signa, il caso urbanistico del Crocifisso finisce in Regione Toscana

Friday, December 12, 2025 Editorial Staff Italiano

È stata depositata un’interrogazione che chiede alla Giunta toscana di verificare la coerenza dell’intervento con gli obiettivi regionali sul consumo di suolo.

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Italian Cuisine Listed as UNESCO Intangible Heritage

Italian Cuisine Listed as UNESCO Intangible Heritage

Thursday, December 11, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

UNESCO recognises Italy’s culinary traditions as a shared cultural and social heritage.

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Half of Florence visitors now arrive by train, survey finds

Half of Florence visitors now arrive by train, survey finds

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

A study shows 49% of tourists reach Florence by rail, mainly to avoid driving and parking stress.

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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 
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
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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
Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune FountainTourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain
Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026
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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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