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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.

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Nutella Highlights Florence

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

Sunday, April 12, 2026 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

After an unexpected appearance aboard a space mission, Nutella turns the spotlight back to Earth with a Florence-themed jar celebrating the city’s identity and flavours.

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Florence area marks 40 years of Il Cappello di Firenze consortium

Saturday, April 11, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

An anniversary in Signa highlights a centuries-old craft that shaped the local economy and identity. A related charity event will take place on 25 April in Florence.

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Tootbus Tuscany connects Florence with Siena, Pisa and Lucca

Tootbus Tuscany connects Florence with Siena, Pisa and Lucca

Friday, April 10, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

A new transport and sightseeing service connecting Florence with key destinations in Tuscany has been launched on a trial basis until October 2026.

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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 Marco Bastiani Opinions

The decision highlights growing concerns over the impact of social media on young people, while raising questions about how to build real digital awareness.

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Bright Festival brings immersive digital art to Florence

Thursday, April 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Tech

Interactive installations, audiovisual performances and workshops will take place across three venues from 17 to 19 April 2026.

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Tuscany brings its wines to Vinitaly, from big names to lesser-known territories

Thursday, April 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

From Chianti Classico to small inland producers, Tuscany heads to Italy’s main wine fair with a broad showcase of its wine landscape.

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Arno white riverbank walls spark debate after the black cube controversy

Arno white riverbank walls spark debate after the black cube controversy

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The repainting of the Arno embankment in the historic centre has drawn criticism in local media and institutions.

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Florence’s Calcio Storico on display at the European Parliament in Brussels

Florence’s Calcio Storico on display at the European Parliament in Brussels

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

An exhibition dedicated to one of Florence’s oldest traditions will be held from 14 to 16 April inside the European Parliament, aiming to present the historical game to an international audience.

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Florence to host new international tourism event AURA in October 2026

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

The three-day B2B fair aims to position Tuscany as a key hub for high-end travel, bringing together global buyers and Italian hospitality operators.

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Florence names riverside square after Gucci founder Guccio Gucci

Monday, April 6, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The new “piazzetta Guccio Gucci” is located along the Arno, near Ponte Vecchio, recognising the entrepreneur’s role in shaping Florence’s global image in fashion.

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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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