Florence Daily News

Florence Seen from Above at Christmas

A new aerial video by Florence TV shows Florence’s historic centre during the Christmas season, with streets and squares illuminated by festive decorations.
New Florence Centre to Boost Training and Cooperation Efforts

The Florence-based hub will aid Italian firms abroad and skills development in Africa.
Tunnel Boring Machine Marika Reaches Future Belfiore Station

First major milestone for Florence’s high-speed rail link between Campo di Marte and Belfiore.
New Year’s Eve in Florence to feature major concert in Piazza Santa Croce

Free live music, gospel, jazz and light shows to welcome 2026 across Florence’s main squares.

Sculpture, paintings and art objects to celebrate Napoleon Bonaparte on the occasion of the bicentenary of his death.

Isola d’Elba to host the Uffizi’s exhibit of Napoleon Bonaparte

Friday, July 16, 2021 Editorial Staff Arts

With the exhibition “Nel segno di Napoleone: gli Uffizi Diffusi all’isola d’Elba” opening at Portoferraio (Pinacoteca Foresiana, July 9, 2021 – October 10, 2021), the Uffizi Galleries inaugurate the major plan of dissemination on the Tuscan territory launched in the past weeks.

Florence and other 16 Italian cities bid to host Eurovision Song Contest

Thursday, July 15, 2021 Editorial Staff Life

Florence and other 16 Italian cities are bidding to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after Roman rockers Maneskin’s win this year.

Covid 19, Four regions in Italy at risk of new restrictions

COVID 19 in Italy, four regions at risk of new restrictions

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Editorial Staff News

Sicily, Campania, Marche and Abruzzo are the regions thought at risk of moving back into the yellow zone.

Ponte Vecchio in Florence was illuminated with the colors of the Italian flag

The pic of the week: the Italian flag on the Ponte Vecchio after Italy’s victory at Euro 2020

Monday, July 12, 2021 Editorial Staff Sports

Ponte Vecchio in Florence was illuminated with the colors of the Italian flag after Italy’s victory at Euro 2020 in the final played against England.

Hunting Leonardo Da Vinci’s DNA: 14 living relatives found

Saturday, July 10, 2021 Editorial Staff Tech

The hunt is on for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA, after 14 living relatives descended from his pro-genitor, father and half-brother were found, experts on the Renaissance genius say in an article published in the Human Evolution journal.

Single use plastic is prohibited in Tuscan parks and beaches

Tuscany removes plastic from beaches and parks

Friday, July 9, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Single-use plastic is prohibited from the beaches, parks and protected areas of Tuscany. But many still don’t know. This is why Tuscany Region run for cover with an awareness campaign that communicates good green practices, from recycling to good education to protect the environment and reduce the consumption of polluting materials.

Uffizi director proposes street-food tax

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Editorial Staff News

Uffizi Gallery Director Eike Schmidt has proposed a tax on street-food vendors in Italy’s art cities because of the cost of cleaning up the streets after such food is eaten.

Costa Firenze departed for her maiden cruise. The ship inspired by the Renaissance

Monday, July 5, 2021 Editorial Staff Travel

The Italian company’s new ship, Costa Firenze, was presented in the port of Savona. The ship is inspired by the beauty of the Renaissance. Built by Fincantieri in Marghera, the Costa Firenze departed on July 4 for her maiden cruise, which will be entirely devoted to Italian destinations.

The pic of the week: so sweet in Florence

Sunday, July 4, 2021 Editorial Staff Travel

The pic of the week a photo taken in the Oltrano of Florence in May 2015, by Lynda C. Magliochetti.

When Google’s doodles make science known thanks to Margherita Hack

Saturday, July 3, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Tech

On June 12, 2021 Doodle by Google celebrated the 99th birthday of Italian professor, activist, author, and astrophysicist Margherita “The Lady of the Stars” Hack