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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.

Latest Posts

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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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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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
Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune FountainTourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain
Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo VecchioFlorence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio
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
Crowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyoverCrowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyover
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
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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