Florence Daily News

Chianti tests Nigerian market with first African mission

The Consorzio Vino Chianti took part for the first time in an African promotional mission, joining a Gambero Rosso event in Lagos.
University of Florence civil protection team deployed to Niscemi landslide

Geologists and technicians from the University of Florence are carrying out surveys and monitoring activities in Sicily.
Giuseppe Commisso new president of Fiorentina as club stays in family hands

The club’s board formalised the appointment of Rocco Commisso’s son, with his widow Catherine also joining the board.
Development Plan Near Florence Sparks Environmental Concerns in Signa

Local residents have organised from the ground up, turning a little-known planning proposal into a broader civic debate over land use, transparency and environmental protection.

Florence, Fashion, and Time: from Palazzo Pitti to Pitti Uomo

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Business

Today, walking among the people attending Pitti Uomo, I have the feeling of witnessing a silent continuity.

Florence chamber sees EU–Mercosur deal as chance to boost exports

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

The Florence Chamber of Commerce also warns that European producers, especially in agriculture, must be protected from unfair competition.

The Renee Good Case: The Trouble with Explaining Violence

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

A reflection on how acts of institutional violence are explained, and on what disappears from view when attention remains fixed on individual motives rather than on structures of power.

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Editorial Staff Italiano

Piano d’intervento per mettere in sicurezza Arno, Bisenzio e Ombrone, ma i progetti urbanistici vanno avanti.

Florence cathedral museum launches free audio guide app for visitors

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Editorial Staff Tech

A new smartphone app offers free audio guides in Italian and English at the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.

Extra concert announced at Florence’s Maggio, conducted by Zubin Mehta

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

The performance on January 21, 2026 replaces the Russian ballet evening that was cancelled earlier this month.

Florence restores the historic door of the Brindellone depot

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

The 11-metre-high entrance, considered the tallest door in Europe still in use for a civil building, will be inaugurated on Sunday January 18, 2026.

Florence hosts protest in support of Iranian people amid nationwide unrest

Monday, January 12, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Demonstration in Piazza Santa Maria Novella highlights solidarity from the city and its institutions as Iranian exiles describe a decisive phase of protests in Iran.