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  • The 1966 Florence Flood and the Failure to Act in Time

    As Florence fought the rising waters, national authorities struggled to grasp the scale of the catastrophe.

  • First Snow of the Season Falls in Abetone and Val di Luce in Tuscany

    Snowflakes appeared in the Tuscan Apennines on 1 November 2026, with a light covering reported at higher elevations.

  • Maggio Musicale Opera Featured on Front Page of The New York Times

    The American newspaper devoted prominent coverage to Romanzo Criminale.

  • Exhibition Explores the Marzocco, the Lion That Symbolised the Florentine Republic

    On display at Palazzo Vecchio until 18 January 2027, I Leoni di Firenze.

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The island of Montecristo

Explore Montecristo: A Rare Tuscan Treasure Opens for Visits in 2025

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

From late March 2025, the Island of Montecristo, part of the Tuscan Archipelago, opens to visitors.

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Severe Weather Hits Florence

Severe Weather Hits Florence: Torrential Rain Causes Flooding and Travel Disruptions

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A heavy rainstorm swept through Florence this morning January 28, 2025, unleashing nearly 39 millimeters of rain in just three hours.

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Florence Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Events for Visitors and Locals

Florence Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Monday, January 27, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Florence offers a rich program of events this year (January 27, 2025), blending history, art, and reflection.

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Pisa Targets Short-Term Rentals: “This City is Not a Hotel”

Sunday, January 26, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A new protest against short-term rentals unfolded in Pisa, as activists placed stickers on keyboxes across the city center.

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Conclave is a 2024 political thriller film directed by Edward Berger

Florence’s Craftsmanship at the Oscars

Saturday, January 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Business

Among this year’s nominees for Best Costume Design is Conclave, directed by Edward Berger.

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Donald Trump and Rolad Reagan

The Evolution of America: From Reagan’s Open Dream to Trump’s Closed Reality

Friday, January 24, 2025 Marco Bastiani Opinions

The last speech of Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump’s inaugural address are worlds apart.

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The Carnival of Viareggio

Carnival in Tuscany: From Viareggio to Historic Traditions

Thursday, January 23, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

Tuscany offers a wide array of festivities that blend tradition, creativity, and a sense of community.

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Taken from a trip to the London 2012 Olympic park site. By Alister Ross

Tuscany 2036: The Olympics with a Side of Chianti

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Jamie Lorenzini Sports

The land of rolling hills and Renaissance art now envisions itself as the next epicenter of global athleticism.

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Educational at major cellars as Chinese wine tippling booms

Wine&Siena 2025: A Decade of Excellence in Food and Wine

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

From January 25 to 27, 2025, the historic Santa Maria della Scala complex will welcome over 150 Italian producers.

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Extraordinary Opening of the Camellia Garden at Boboli Gardens

Extraordinary Opening of the Camellia Garden at Boboli Gardens

Sunday, January 19, 2025 Editorial Staff Life

This enchanting secret garden was once reserved exclusively for members of the Medici family.

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NEWS

The 1966 Florence Flood and the Failure to Act in Time

Monday, November 2, 2026

First Snow of the Season Falls in Abetone and Val di Luce in Tuscany

Sunday, November 1, 2026

BUSINESS

Buyfood Toscana Brings International Food Buyers to Florence

Friday, October 23, 2026

Florence Metropolitan City seeks sponsors for monuments, parks and public events

Monday, October 5, 2026

INNOVATION

Medieval Ventilation System Discovered in Roof of Santa Croce Basilica

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Montecristo scorpion mystery traced back 26 million years

Friday, October 2, 2026

In the Spotlight

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LIFE

Maggio Musicale Opera Featured on Front Page of The New York Times

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Halloween 2026 in Florence: Events for Families and Adults Across the City

Thursday, October 29, 2026

SPORTS

Florence Approves Fiorentina’s €101 Million Proposal for Franchi Stadium

Monday, October 19, 2026

Florence Athletes Fabbri and Iapichino Top World Athletics Rankings

Saturday, October 17, 2026

OPINIONS

The Politics of Being Legible: From Veils to Short Skirts

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The Price Behind the Price: When the State Shapes the Gas Market

Friday, October 2, 2026

ITALIANO

Signa, il comitato del Crocifisso porta le preoccupazioni ambientali in Regione

Friday, June 19, 2026

Le parole che decidono il mondo: dèmos, kràtos, femminicidio

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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