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  • Tom Jones to perform at Lucca Summer Festival, only Italian date on 28 July

    The Welsh singer will take the stage in Piazza Napoleone during the 2026 edition of the Lucca Summer Festival.

  • Italy to vote on separating judges and prosecutors

    On 22 and 23 March 2026, Italians will vote in a referendum on a reform that would significantly reshape the organisation of the judiciary.

  • President Mattarella awarded honorary degree in Florence

    Italy’s head of state received an honorary master’s degree during the 150th anniversary celebrations of Florence’s Cesare Alfieri School of Political Science.

  • Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

    The pharmaceutical group reported strong growth in 2025 while increasing investment in research and artificial intelligence as competition intensifies globally.

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Picasso Returns to Florence: A Special Exhibition at the Roberto Casamonti Collection

Last Days to See Picasso at the Casamonti Collection in Florence

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

UPDATE: The exhibition has been extended until May 31, 2025.

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Tim Burton

Tim Burton at Florence Biennale with a Special Exhibition

Monday, April 28, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

Tim Burton to Receive “Lorenzo il Magnifico” Award at Florence Biennale with a Special Exhibition.

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Italo and Uber Bring Seamless Travel Experience to Florence

Italo and Uber Bring Seamless Travel Experience to Florence

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The service, already active in Rome and Milan, has now been extended to Florence and 11 other major Italian cities.

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International Handicrafts Trade Fair Returns to Florence with 530 Exhibitors

International Handicrafts Trade Fair Returns to Florence with 530 Exhibitors

Friday, April 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

The 89th International Handicrafts Trade Fair (MIDA) opens its doors from April 25th to May 1st.

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Sara Funaro

Florence Reacts to Planned Closure of U.S. Consulate

Thursday, April 24, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Florence is reacting with concern to the news that the U.S. Department of State plans to close its consulate in the city.

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The Sistine Chapel in Rome

From Tuscany to the Conclave: The Two Cardinals Who Will Help Choose the Next Pope

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Two cardinals with deep ties to Tuscany will be among the 135 electors called to Rome to choose the next Pope.

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U.S. Consulate in Florence to Close as Part of State Department Overhaul Announced by Rubio

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The U.S. consulate in Florence is among several diplomatic posts set to close following the official announcement of a sweeping reorganization of the State Department, confirmed today by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Pope Francis in Florence, 2015 (sorse: Sailko, Wikipedia)

Florence Mourns Pope Francis: A City United in Prayer and Remembrance

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Editorial Staff News

On the evening of Monday, April 21, 2025, the city of Florence gathered in solemn remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed away that morning at the age of 88.

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Pope Francis Dies at 88: Remembering His Profound Bond with Tuscany and Florence

Monday, April 21, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, aged 88. He shared a strong bond with Tuscany, marked by memorable visits to Florence, Barbiana, Nomadelfia, and Loppiano.

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End of an Era: The Uffizi’s Longtime Crane Bows Out

Monday, April 21, 2025 Editorial Staff Tech

As reported by Il Fatto Quotidiano, the crane that has loomed over the city center since 2006 is set to be dismantled by June 2025.

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NEWS

Italy to vote on separating judges and prosecutors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

President Mattarella awarded honorary degree in Florence

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

TECH

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

Friday, February 27, 2026
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Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Thursday, February 5, 2026

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LIFE

Tom Jones to perform at Lucca Summer Festival, only Italian date on 28 July

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

TourismA returns to Florence with restored Etruscan urn

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

SPORTS

Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026

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Monday, February 9, 2026

OPINIONS

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Sunday, March 8, 2026

History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

Saturday, March 7, 2026

ITALIANO

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

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