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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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American Art 1961–2001

The American art to exhibit at Palazzo Strozzi

Saturday, May 8, 2021 Editorial Staff Arts

From May 28 to August 29, 2021 Palazzo Strozzi presents American Art 1961–2001, a major exhibition taking a new perspective on the history of contemporary art in the United States.

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Isola del Giglio

Three Tuscan islands will become Covid free

Saturday, May 8, 2021 Editorial Staff News

The islands of Capraia, Giglio and Giannutri will become Covid free in the coming days. The government’s anti-Covid vaccination plan for the smaller islands will also involve some Tuscan islands.

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50% of Florence hotels to be open

Green pass , 50% of Florence hotels to be open

Friday, May 7, 2021 Editorial Staff Business

From May 15 almost 50% of Florence hotels will reopen. The estimate is from Confindustria Firenze, after the Prime Minister Mario Draghi launched the Green pass that will allow people in Italy to move freely within the country and to enter from abroad.

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von der Leyen

Von der Leyen at The State of the Union: Italy was right about COVID intervention

Friday, May 7, 2021 Editorial Staff News

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that Italy was right to call for the European Union to take action in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in her speech at the State of the Union conference of the European University Institute.

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Harry Styles

Harry Styles pictured wearing a Florentine historic football T-shirt

Thursday, May 6, 2021 Editorial Staff Sports

The English singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles was pictured wearing a Verdi San Giovanni sweatshirt and sweatpants out in London on the film set My policemen.

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Brioche with ice cream

Brioche with gelato, the best places in Florence

Thursday, May 6, 2021 Eirini Lavrentiadou Life

Brioche with gelato, the best places in Florence.

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Mario Draghi G20 Tourism Meeting

Green pass, Premier Mario Draghi: Italy is ready to welcome back the world

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Editorial Staff News

On May 4th Premier Mario Draghi announced that from May 16 Italy will open its borders for tourism.

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Calcio Storico

Calcio Fiorentino (Historical football) broadcast worldwide

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Editorial Staff Sports

For the first time this year the traditional Florentine historical football will be broadcasted all over the world, even if the date has not yet been defined with certainty. Within this week the municipality of Florence will decide on the hypothesis of postponement to July or September.

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Maggio Musicale

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino: Tosca in concert form

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

On Monday 26 April, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino reopened its doors after a year of absence due to Covid 19, inaugurating the 83rd edition of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Festival.

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Santo Spirito

Santo Spirito, it is forbidden to sit on the steps of the church

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Editorial Staff News

It is forbidden to sit, eat and drink in the churchyard of the Basilica of Santo Spirito, the square most frequented by young people in Florence.

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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

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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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