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  • Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026

    Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026

    The measure aims to cope with rising demand during the tourist season, with additional shifts and new services planned.

  • Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre

    Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre

    City officials and heritage authorities clash over a telecom installation in viale Belfiore, visible from key viewpoints of Florence’s historic skyline.

  • Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027

    Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027

    Organisers are considering a multi-day format with a second stage and high-end camping, while the 2026 edition introduces new sustainability and payment measures.

  • Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration

    Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration

    The historic instrument, silent for over 60 years, has been restored with support from Friends of Florence and will be inaugurated with a public concert on 24 April 2026.

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Sun, Sand… and Sky-High Prices

Tuscany’s Empty Umbrellas and the Price of Shade

Friday, August 15, 2025 Marco Bastiani Opinions

From Forte dei Marmi to San Vincenzo, empty umbrellas tell the story of soaring prices and a beach model in need of a rethink.

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Donatello’s Mary Magdalene

Donatello’s Mary Magdalene May Depict a Rare Disease, Study Suggests

Thursday, August 14, 2025 Editorial Staff Tech

The wooden sculpture in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo departs sharply from the traditional, idealised iconography of the saint.

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Ferragosto in Florence: Special Openings and Cultural Events

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

On Friday, August 15, Florence celebrates Ferragosto with a rich program of special openings and cultural initiatives.

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Airports or Shopping Malls? The Italian Gateways Where Essentials Are Optional

From Runway to Retail: The Italian Airport Paradox

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Marco Bastiani Opinions

Airports are becoming shopping malls with boarding gates, but passengers still struggle to find a seat, a socket, or a sip of water.

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ACF Fiorentina Ends English Tour

Fiorentina ends English tour with positives despite mixed results

Monday, August 11, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

Three matches against Premier League sides brought one draw, one defeat, and a loss on penalties, but also encouraging signs.

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The Liberation of Florence

Florence Remembers Its Liberation: Honoring the Resistance and Allied Forces

Sunday, August 10, 2025 Marco Bastiani News

August 11, a day etched in Florence’s history as a turning point in the fight for freedom.

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Florence to Be Italy’s Hottest City (Photo by Taylor Smith via Unsplash)

Florence to Be Italy’s Hottest City on Sunday as Heat Alert Rises

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The heatwave gripping Italy is set to intensify over the weekend,

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Florence Goes Dark to Denounce Israel’s Gaza Strategy

Florence Turns Off Monument Lights in Protest Against Gaza Plan

Friday, August 8, 2025 Editorial Staff News

According to the mayor’s office, the blackout is meant to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis.

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Emiliano Fossi and Eugenio Giani

Giani Secures Center-Left Candidacy in Tuscany as M5S Joins Coalition

Friday, August 8, 2025 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

M5S support comes with demands far from the policies Giani and the PD have pursued in Tuscany.

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Florence Celebrates San Lorenzo on August 10 (Photo via Destination Florence)

Free Ragù and Watermelon for San Lorenzo Night in Florence

Thursday, August 7, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

Florence marks its co-patron saint with civic ceremonies, music, and free food in the square.

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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
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Florence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of KlinghofferFlorence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of Klinghoffer
WWII soldier missing in Tuscany identified after 81 years ahead of Italy’s Liberation DayWWII soldier missing in Tuscany identified after 81 years ahead of Italy’s Liberation Day
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
Vespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian iconVespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian icon
Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restorationHistoric Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration
Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centreFlorence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre
From tradition to innovation: Florence’s Handicrafts Fair turns 90From tradition to innovation: Florence’s Handicrafts Fair turns 90

NEWS

Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre

Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre

Saturday, April 25, 2026

EUI marks 50 years with three-day programme in Florence

Wednesday, April 22, 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

Digital microneedles turn into QR codes for real-time health monitoring

Saturday, April 18, 2026

University of Pisa radiation sensors to fly on NASA’s Artemis II mission

Monday, April 13, 2026

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LIFE

Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027

Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027

Friday, April 24, 2026
lorence’s Handicrafts Fair turns 90

From tradition to innovation: Florence’s Handicrafts Fair turns 90

Thursday, April 23, 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

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

Artists on the Journalist’s Couch

Tuesday, March 24, 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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