Florence Daily News

Chianti tests Nigerian market with first African mission

The Consorzio Vino Chianti took part for the first time in an African promotional mission, joining a Gambero Rosso event in Lagos.
University of Florence civil protection team deployed to Niscemi landslide

Geologists and technicians from the University of Florence are carrying out surveys and monitoring activities in Sicily.
Giuseppe Commisso new president of Fiorentina as club stays in family hands

The club’s board formalised the appointment of Rocco Commisso’s son, with his widow Catherine also joining the board.
Development Plan Near Florence Sparks Environmental Concerns in Signa

Local residents have organised from the ground up, turning a little-known planning proposal into a broader civic debate over land use, transparency and environmental protection.

Florence may extend short-term rental limits beyond historic centre

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Mayor Sara Funaro said the city is considering new restrictions in residential areas outside Florence’s historic centre.

According to a CENSIS survey, among Italians aged eighteen to forty-five, only sixteen percent say they would be ready to fight.

A Historical Distance

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

According to a CENSIS survey, among Italians aged eighteen to forty-five, only sixteen percent say they would be ready to fight.

Muti calls for Florence’s Maggio theatre to be named after Vittorio Gui

Monday, December 22, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

Conductor Riccardo Muti has urged Florence to rename the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino after Vittorio Gui, the founder of the Maggio festival.

Work begins on the €31 million redevelopment of Florence’s Sant’Orsola complex

Monday, December 22, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Major restoration works have begun at the former convent, one of Florence’s largest and most complex historic sites.

Scandicci are volleyball world champions: a club from Florence’s outskirts makes history

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

Savino Del Bene Volley Scandicci have won the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship at their first attempt.

Florence’s oldest municipal police horse retires after a decade on duty

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Editorial Staff News

After ten years of service on the streets and in parks across Florence, Egidio has left the municipal police stables and moved to a social cooperative.

Florence Seen from Above at Christmas

Saturday, December 20, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

A new aerial video by Florence TV shows Florence’s historic centre during the Christmas season, with streets and squares illuminated by festive decorations.