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  • Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre

    Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre

    City officials and heritage authorities clash over a telecom installation in viale Belfiore, visible from key viewpoints of Florence’s historic skyline.

  • Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027

    Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027

    Organisers are considering a multi-day format with a second stage and high-end camping, while the 2026 edition introduces new sustainability and payment measures.

  • Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration

    Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration

    The historic instrument, silent for over 60 years, has been restored with support from Friends of Florence and will be inaugurated with a public concert on 24 April 2026.

  • Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system

    Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system

    Italian aviation groups ask for more flexibility in the Entry/Exit System after delays of up to three hours at border controls across Europe.

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Homemade muffins

Il compleanno del figlio visto dal padre separato

Monday, July 19, 2021 Marco Bastiani Italiano

Oggi mio figlio Niccolò compie 14 anni e – come regalo – gli ho fatto dei muffins. Strano? Non credo. E provo a spiegarvi perché. Da padre separato non potrò trascorrere la giornata con lui come ho fatto per tanti compleanni, così ho deciso di creare qualcosa per fargli vedere tutto l’amore che ho per lui.

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Misano, Romagna Riviera

The pic of the week: a stormy day on the Romagna Riviera

Sunday, July 18, 2021 Editorial Staff Travel

The pic of the week is a melancholy beach during a stormy day in Misano, on the Romagna Riviera. The picture was sent by Jon Harvey.

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Green pass

COVID19: Italian government considering expanding use of Green Pass

Saturday, July 17, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The government is considering expanding the scope of the European Green Pass as part of the effort to combat a resurgence in COVID-19 contagion due to the spread of the Delta variant..

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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.

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Eurovision

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.

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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.

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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.

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Leonardo Da Vinci

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.

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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.

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Street food

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.

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Pisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into forcePisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into force
Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo VecchioFlorence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio
Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune FountainTourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain
Florence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of KlinghofferFlorence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of Klinghoffer
WWII soldier missing in Tuscany identified after 81 years ahead of Italy’s Liberation DayWWII soldier missing in Tuscany identified after 81 years ahead of Italy’s Liberation Day
Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border systemAirlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system
Crowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyoverCrowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyover
Vespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian iconVespa turns 80: Tuscany celebrates the global success of an Italian icon
Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restorationHistoric Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration
Cooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effectCooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effect

NEWS

Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre

Florence skyline controversy over large rooftop antenna near historic centre

Saturday, April 25, 2026

EUI marks 50 years with three-day programme in Florence

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BUSINESS

Cooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effect

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Nutella Highlights Florence

A Jar in Orbit, a Tribute on Earth: Nutella Highlights Florence

Sunday, April 12, 2026

TECH

Digital microneedles turn into QR codes for real-time health monitoring

Saturday, April 18, 2026

University of Pisa radiation sensors to fly on NASA’s Artemis II mission

Monday, April 13, 2026

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LIFE

Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027

Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027

Friday, April 24, 2026
lorence’s Handicrafts Fair turns 90

From tradition to innovation: Florence’s Handicrafts Fair turns 90

Thursday, April 23, 2026

SPORTS

Florence Half Marathon draws 6,000 runners through city centre

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Abetone ski lifts to stay open through Easter, season extended to mid-April

Thursday, March 26, 2026

OPINIONS

Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under 15s Signals a Necessary Shift

Friday, April 10, 2026

Artists on the Journalist’s Couch

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

ITALIANO

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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