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  • Florence extends Unesco rules to 2031, adds new business limits

    The city government moves to prolong and tighten rules aimed at protecting the historic centre’s commercial balance.

  • Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa

    Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa

    The €350,000 project strengthens flood protection in the Oltrarno area and opens the way for new public and cultural developments along the river.

  • 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.

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Florence Remembers the 1966 Flood

1966 Flood: Florence Still Learning from the Arno river

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Editorial Staff News

On 4 November 1966 the Arno burst its banks, turning streets into canals, shutting down power, and damaging some of the world’s most important artworks.

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Rollbox: Bringing Analog Photography Back to Life in Florence

Rollbox: Bringing Analog Photography Back to Life in Florence

Monday, November 3, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Life

Four drop-boxes across the city make it easy to develop film the slow, old-fashioned way.

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Friends of Florence making a huge impact with art restoration

U.S. TV series shines a spotlight on Florence and Friends of Florence

Sunday, November 2, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

With just 100 days to go before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, American audiences are discovering the beauty and talent of Italy through Journey to Italy.

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Florence Cracks Down on Tourist Bus Violations

Florence Cracks Down on Tourist Bus Violations

Saturday, November 1, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Starting November 15, 2025, companies whose vehicles are caught stopping outside designated areas will face immediate restrictions.

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“The Monster of Florence” Tops Netflix Worldwide

The Monster of Florence Tops Netflix Worldwide

Saturday, November 1, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

Filmed in Florence and Tuscany, the true-crime series reaches No. 1 globally.

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Katy Perry to Perform at Lucca Summer Festival 2026

Katy Perry to Perform at Lucca Summer Festival 2026

Friday, October 31, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

One and only Italian date set for July 19 on Lucca’s historic walls.

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Uffizi opens the Vasari Corridor on Friday nights until December

Uffizi opens the Vasari Corridor on Friday nights until December

Friday, October 31, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

At the end of the visit, participants exit through the Boboli Gardens, emerging directly into Piazza Pitti via the Rondò di Bacco gate.

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President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, and Fabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy, on the occasion of the meeting with the Governing Council of the ECB.

President Mattarella in Florence: Europe, Art, and Memory

Thursday, October 30, 2025 Editorial Staff News

President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella spent a day in Florence on October 29 for a series of events.

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KAWS brings “The Message” to Palazzo Strozzi: a dialogue between Renaissance harmony and contemporary icons

KAWS at Palazzo Strozzi: between Renaissance and contemporary icons

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Arts

For the first time in Italy, the American artist presents a monumental installation, conceived for the Renaissance courtyard.

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University of Florence awards honorary degree to Roberto Bolle

University of Florence awards honorary degree to Roberto Bolle

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

The celebrated Italian dancer honored for his role in promoting dance as a universal language of communication.

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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 extends Unesco rules to 2031, adds new business limits

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

TECH

Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa

Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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

Friday, February 27, 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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