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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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Postcards from Florence

Polimoda and its postcards from Florence

Monday, May 3, 2021 Editorial Staff Arts

Polimoda presents a digital exhibition dedicated to Florence. Driven by the authenticity and creative talent of our young students, fragments of stories and urban portraits invite viewers to reflect on a new intellectual and aesthetic Renaissance.

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Santa Croce

The Santa Croce complex to reopen to visitors starting May 12

Monday, May 3, 2021 Editorial Staff Arts

The Santa Croce complex is due to reopen to visitors starting Wednesday May 12. after closing due to COVID 19 restircions.

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Pic of the week

THE PIC OF THE WEEK

Sunday, May 2, 2021 Editorial Staff Life

The pic of the week is reflections and symmetry on the Arno river by Loretta Salvini. You can send us your pictures and at the end of the week our team will choose one.

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Earth day

That’s why we don’t have to save the Earth

Sunday, May 2, 2021 Lara Maremmi Opinions

International Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, a day to raise awareness of the continual worsening of environmental conditions that seriously endanger life on the planet, not life of the planet.

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UN Women ad series reveals widespread sexism

Cyberbullying: don’t look for it. Don’t send it. Don’t open it

Saturday, May 1, 2021 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

Cyberbullying is an increasing problem, in Italy and in the world. According to statistics released by the “We Are Social” report, it is mainly girls who are victims: 12.4% admitted to having suffered it.

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The reopening of the Uffizi Galleries' museums

The reopening of the Uffizi Galleries’ museums

Saturday, May 1, 2021 Editorial Staff Arts

The schedule of the reopenings in compliance with the current anti-Covid rules: From April 27 the Boboli Gardens have reopened to the public, from May 4 also the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace reopen.

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Expo 2020: the hulls with the record-size Tricolour flag and the re-production of Michelangelo’s David, the Italy Pavilion’s main attractions, revealed today in Dubai

Expo Dubai: a conversation between art and technology represents a 3D copy of David by Michelangelo

Friday, April 30, 2021 Editorial Staff Tech

A 3D copy of David created by Michelangelo forms the heart of the Italy Pavilion as the Expo 2020 Dubai was revealed on April 27 in a brief ceremony with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, Italy Commissioner Paolo Glisenti, Fincantieri President Giampiero Massolo, Florence Mayor Dario Nardella and Emirati authorities.

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Starbucks opens in Florence

Starbucks opens inside of Gigli, making it the first Starbucks in Tuscany

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

On April 26, Starbucks opened their doors and became the first Starbucks to open in Tuscany. American coffee arrives at I Gigli in Campi Bisenzio.

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Sophia Loren restaurant-pizzeria opens in the center of Florence

Sophia Loren restaurant-pizzeria opens in the center of Florence

Monday, April 26, 2021 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

Sophia Loren restaurant-pizzeria opens in the center of Florence.

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Florence returns to the yellow zone restrictions for Covid 19

Tuscany will lower the restrictions for Covid 19

Sunday, April 25, 2021 Editorial Staff News

It’s official. The entire region of Tuscany will lower the restrictions for Covid 19 and return to the yellow zone from Monday April 26, 2021.

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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
Palazzo Strozzi unveils 2026 programme, from Rothko to "Broken"Palazzo Strozzi unveils 2026 programme, from Rothko to "Broken"
Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rulesFlorence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules
Uffizi Galleries reopen restored Lorena Staircase after eight yearsUffizi Galleries reopen restored Lorena Staircase after eight years
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
History Doesn’t Repeat ItselfHistory Doesn’t Repeat Itself
Brancacci Chapel access route to be redesignedBrancacci Chapel access route to be redesigned
Florence has a new bridge over the Arno: watch the timelapseFlorence has a new bridge over the Arno: watch the timelapse

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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