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  • 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.

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Castello di Sammezzano

FAI Spring Days: guided tours in the most beautiful places in Italy. Where to go in Tuscany

Thursday, May 13, 2021 Editorial Staff Travel

The FAI Spring Days (Le Giornate Fai di Primavera) are back on May 15 and 16, 2021. Over 600 places will be open throughout Italy.

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Bike sharing in Florence: three months for 9 euros

Thursday, May 13, 2021 Eirini Lavrentiadou Tech

From May 20, the bike sharing subscription in Florence will cost much less: instead of 24.99 euros will cost only 9 euros for 3 months (3 per month). Every resident and tourist can take advantage of this offer.

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Sophia Loren restaurant

Awards and restaurants, the great year of Sophia Loren

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

It’s a big year for the Italian icon Sophia Loren. She has been awarded at the David di Donatello awards, Italy’s equivalent of the Oscars, and in Florence the opening of the restaurant Sophia Loren Original Italian Food is a grate success.

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Ferrero enters the ice-cream market

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Editorial Staff Business

Ferrero, unveiled its first-ever Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rocher Dark and Raffaello ice cream sticks. This launch introduces the first-ever Ferrero ice creams for two of its most loved brands.

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Florence

Florence as you’ve never seen it before

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Editorial Staff News

The promotion campaign for the Florence destination, designed by Toscana Promozione Turistica and the Fondazione Sistema Toscana, was created with the Municipality of Florence and in collaboration with Destination Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau, which carried out a promotional-marketing activity.

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5 places in Florence where you can have an Italian breakfast

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Eirini Lavrentiadou Life

In Italy breakfast does not play an important role as other meals of the day. Breakfast in Italy is nothing more than having a quick snack along with a coffee in front of the bar before going to work. However, we are speaking about Italian food so the food is naturally delicious.

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Blue flag beaches

Summer 2021: the 17 Blue Flag beaches in Tuscany

Monday, May 10, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

The number of Italian seaside and lakeside resorts awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation has risen from 195 last year to 201 this year. Take a look to the 17 Blue Flag beaches in Tuscany.

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Tuscan vineyard

Tuscany opposes the European proposal to add water to wine

Monday, May 10, 2021 Editorial Staff Business

A document of the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers allows the practice of partial and total alcohol removal of wines. Tuscany Region and Italian agricultural associations oppose the proposal.

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San Quirico d'Orcia

The pic of the week: San Quirico d’Orcia

Sunday, May 9, 2021 Editorial Staff Life

he pic of the week is the Medieval church Pieve dei santi Quirico e Giulitta, in San Quirico, Val d’Orcia, Tuscany by Jacob Mayama. You can send us your pictures and at the end of the week our team will choose one.

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No Italian region is high-risk for COVID contagion

Sunday, May 9, 2021 Editorial Staff News

No Italian region is high-risk for COVID contagion in the latest weekly monitoring of the health ministry and the Higher Health Institute (ISS), for the second straight week. Tuscany remains in yellow zone: positive cases decrease, on Saturday 8 May they were 676.

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Florence museums offer free entry for women on 8 MarchFlorence museums offer free entry for women on 8 March
Villa Bibbiani sold for 10 million eurosVilla Bibbiani sold for 10 million euros
New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia NencioniNew Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni
French TGV trains set to enter Italy’s high-speed rail market in 2027French TGV trains set to enter Italy’s high-speed rail market in 2027
Palazzo Strozzi unveils 2026 programme, from Rothko to "Broken"Palazzo Strozzi unveils 2026 programme, from Rothko to "Broken"
History Doesn’t Repeat ItselfHistory Doesn’t Repeat Itself
Brancacci Chapel access route to be redesignedBrancacci Chapel access route to be redesigned
Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rulesFlorence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules
Florence court ruling paves the way for recovery of former Le Mulina site in the CascineFlorence court ruling paves the way for recovery of former Le Mulina site in the Cascine
Uffizi Galleries reopen restored Lorena Staircase after eight yearsUffizi Galleries reopen restored Lorena Staircase after eight years

NEWS

President Mattarella awarded honorary degree in Florence

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni

New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni

Thursday, March 5, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence-based Menarini reports €4.9 billion revenue in 2025

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

TECH

Florence has a new bridge over the Arno: watch the timelapse

Friday, February 27, 2026
Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Thursday, February 5, 2026

In the Spotlight

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LIFE

TourismA returns to Florence with restored Etruscan urn

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

A Country of Dialects, Now Speaking Italian. And English

Friday, February 20, 2026

SPORTS

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

Monday, March 9, 2026

Ben Stiller’s Super Bowl ad features an 80s dance track born in Tuscany

Monday, February 9, 2026

OPINIONS

When Art is Measured by the Box Office

Sunday, March 8, 2026

History Doesn’t Repeat Itself

Saturday, March 7, 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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