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  • From 21,000 Passengers to Four Million: 40 Years of Florence Airport

    Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport is marking 40 years since the resumption of regular scheduled services.

  • Student assault case highlights importance of recognising the Signal for Help

    An 18-year-old US student used the internationally recognised hand gesture while allegedly being held inside a food shop in central Florence.

  • Corri la Vita returns with breast cancer fundraiser and free access to museums

    The 24th edition will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

  • Giotto’s St Francis frescoes return to view in Florence after four-year restoration

    The chapel reopens to visitors on 12 September 2026.

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Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Pisa, Felt Across Northern Tuscany

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The quake struck at 10:15 a.m. (August 4, 2026). Tremors were reported as far away as Florence.

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Bike sharing surges in Florence as city brings in AI parking checks

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Cheaper overnight fares will make shared bicycles an alternative after late-night bus services end.

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Matteo Bocelli Named Ambassador for San Miniato Truffles

Monday, August 3, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

The Tuscan singer, son of Andrea Bocelli, will now represent the San Miniato hills and their celebrated white truffle around the world.

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Could Euro 2032 Come to Florence? City Formally Joins Host Race

Sunday, August 2, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

Florence has completed the first stage of its bid, but the final choice of venues will rest with UEFA.

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Wildfire Breaks Out on Castiglione della Pescaia-Punta Ala Road

Wildfire Breaks Out on Castiglione della Pescaia-Punta Ala Road

Saturday, August 1, 2026 Editorial Staff News

Drivers are being advised to avoid the area if possible as firefighters tackle a blaze near the tunnel on the provincial road.

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The Ceuta Crisis: Speaking to Algorithms

Saturday, August 1, 2026 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

Italy’s response opens a debate on political action and the pace of social media.

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Accademia Gallery and Medici Chapels Launch August Night Photography Contest

Friday, July 31, 2026 Editorial Staff Life

Visitors will be invited to capture the atmosphere of the museums after dark.

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Red Heat Alert Returns to Florence as Temperatures Approach 40C

Red Heat Alert Returns to Florence as Temperatures Approach 40C

Thursday, July 30, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The Italian Ministry of Health has issued a warning and forecasts indicating that the current heatwave could persist well into mid-August.

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Restored Sansovino sculpture on display in Florence before returning to Venice

Restored Sansovino Madonna on display in Florence before returning to Venice

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The rare Renaissance sculpture will be on display at the institute’s museum until 30 September 2026.

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ECB invites Europeans to help choose the next euro banknotes, with a Tuscan touch

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Editorial Staff Business

The proposed €100 banknote could feature Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance genius born in Vinci and trained in Florence.

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Student assault case highlights importance of recognising the Signal for Help

Monday, September 14, 2026

EU housing proposal could strengthen Florence’s case for limits on short-term rentals

Thursday, September 10, 2026

BUSINESS

From 21,000 Passengers to Four Million: 40 Years of Florence Airport

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Brunello di Montalcino harvest starts early after hot Tuscan summer

Brunello di Montalcino harvest starts early after hot Tuscan summer

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

INNOVATION

New AI Road Cameras Tested Between Florence, Pisa and Livorno

New AI Road Cameras Tested Between Florence, Pisa and Livorno

Monday, August 24, 2026
University of Florence study explores how kefir yeasts may support gut health

University of Florence study explores how kefir yeasts may support gut health

Friday, August 14, 2026

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LIFE

Rificolona 2026 in Florence: a tradition of lanterns and celebration

Friday, September 4, 2026
Dua Lipa picks Florence’s Giunti Odeon among her favourite places in Italy

Dua Lipa picks Florence’s Giunti Odeon among her favourite places in Italy

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

SPORTS

Corri la Vita returns with breast cancer fundraiser and free access to museums

Monday, September 14, 2026

Mugello to host first Historic Grand Prix with 250 cars and Ferrari F1 tribute

Saturday, September 12, 2026

OPINIONS

Iceland and Europe’s Referendum Problem

Monday, August 31, 2026

When Does a Right Stop Being an Opinion?

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

ITALIANO

Signa, il comitato del Crocifisso porta le preoccupazioni ambientali in Regione

Friday, June 19, 2026

Le parole che decidono il mondo: dèmos, kràtos, femminicidio

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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