Florence Daily News

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

Snowboarder Jacopo Luchini from Montemurlo is aiming for his first Paralympic medal in Cortina, while Marco Pisani of Bagno a Ripoli makes his debut in cross-country skiing and biathlon.
Brancacci Chapel access route to be redesigned

The city council has approved a €40,000 project to improve visitor access and waiting areas at one of Florence’s most important Renaissance sites.

Sophia Loren in Florence to inaugurate her restaurant and receive the Keys to the City

Saturday, June 5, 2021 Editorial Staff Life

Sophia Loren arrives in Florence to inaugurate the new restaurant dedicated to her. And for the occasion, the mayor of Florence Dario Nardella will give to her the Keys to the City. The diva, the icon of Italian cinema in the world, will be in the Tuscan capital Saturday June 5, for almost an entire day.

Coop mall evacuated after fire on roof (Videos and photos)

Friday, June 4, 2021 Editorial Staff News

A Coop shopping mall in Ponte a Greve, in the outskirts of Florence, was evacuated after the roof caught fire on Thursday June 3, 2021.

Weekend di Yoga in Maremma

Thursday, June 3, 2021 Editorial Staff Italiano

Yoga e aromaterapia, durante questo weekend Lara Maremmi vi guiderà nella pratica yoga a partire dalle proprietà olfattive ed energetiche di alcuni oli essenziali. Il weekend di 25/26/27 giugno a Podere Sèmia.

What about a yoga weekend in Tuscany?

Thursday, June 3, 2021 Editorial Staff Life

Yoga and Aromatherapy, Lara Maremmi will guide you in yoga practice starting from the olfactory and energetic properties of some essential oils. The weekend will be held on June 25/26/27 at Podere Sèmia.

Italy to remove masks outdoors by the end of July

Thursday, June 3, 2021 Editorial Staff News

In Italy 36 million doses of the vaccine have been administered and according to the Undersecretary for Health Andrea Costa by the end of July, it will be possible to remove the masks outdoors.

Dante’s footsteps from Florence to Ravenna by train

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Editorial Staff Travel

On June 6 will be the inauguration of ‘Dante’s Train’. The train will take visitors from Florence to Ravenna with stops in Borgo San Lorenzo and Marradi in Tuscany as well as Brisighella and Faenza in Emilia Romagna in the “tracks” of the well-known poet.

Indoor restaurants are open? You have to try these ones

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Eirini Lavrentiadou Life

From June 1st it is possible to have lunch and dinner even inside the restaurants and no longer only on tables located on the street or in the gardens. But which are the restaurants and bars with the most particular environments where you can enjoy eating together with friends and family?