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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

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Italian aviation groups ask for more flexibility in the Entry/Exit System after delays of up to three hours at border controls across Europe.

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Pisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into force

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

Travellers using Tuscany’s main airports may face longer waits due to the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which introduces stricter digital checks for non-EU passengers.

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Finnair to Connect Florence with Helsinki Starting Summer 2026

Finnair to Connect Florence with Helsinki Starting Summer 2026

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The Finnish airline will operate two weekly flights, on Thursdays and Sundays.

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Chaos at Pisa Airport: unions raise alarm as near-brawl breaks out amid long queues

Chaos at Pisa Airport: unions raise alarm as near-brawl breaks out amid long queues

Friday, October 17, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Dozens of travelers missed their flights after long queues and delays at security checkpoints.

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Ryanair adds winter flights from Pisa to Amman and Warsaw

Ryanair adds winter flights from Pisa to Amman and Warsaw

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The low-cost company has announced its winter schedule from Pisa Airport, featuring 37 routes.

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Italy begins new EU border system tests: Florence, Pisa, Livorno to follow

Saturday, October 11, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

From October 12, travelers from the UK, the US, and other non-EU countries will begin experiencing digital biometric checks when entering Europe.

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Gaza Flotilla, Nationwide Transport Strike and Rallies on October 3

Gaza Flotilla, Nationwide Transport Strike and Rallies on October 3

Thursday, October 2, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Major disruptions expected across all transport sectors and rallies planned in Florence and other Tuscan cities.

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Florence Airport Runway: A Project Decades in the Making

Florence Airport Runway: A Project Decades in the Making

Thursday, September 4, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The idea of a new runway for Florence dates back to the 1980s, but politics has never reached a definitive decision until now.

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Airports or Shopping Malls? The Italian Gateways Where Essentials Are Optional

From Runway to Retail: The Italian Airport Paradox

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Marco Bastiani Opinions

Airports are becoming shopping malls with boarding gates, but passengers still struggle to find a seat, a socket, or a sip of water.

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NEWS

Florence court upholds short-term rental restrictions in historic centre

Friday, May 15, 2026

Major water works may disrupt supply for 170,000 users in Florence

Monday, May 11, 2026

BUSINESS

From Simone Rocha to AI matchmaking: what to expect at Pitti Uomo 110

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Polimoda plans expansion into lifestyle studies and US presence

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

TECH

Tuscany launches app for Medici villas and gardens UNESCO sites

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Smart sensors installed at Brancacci Chapel to monitor climate and visitors

Thursday, May 7, 2026

TRAVEL

Italy expects further tourism growth in 2026

Italy expects further tourism growth in 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026
Acqua Dolce beach via Monteargentario.info

Tuscany gains a new Blue Flag as Italy’s seaside awards rise to 257

Thursday, May 14, 2026

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ARTS

Free evening entry at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo on 23 May 2026

Free evening entry at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo on 23 May 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Roberto Casamonti Collection

Alberto Burri works return to Florence at Roberto Casamonti Collection

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

LIFE

Lucca

Netflix’s The Diplomat to film fourth season in Lucca and Florence

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

From Guttuso to Fontana, charity art auction to support disability inclusion

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

SPORTS

MotoGP: Mugello circuit marks 50 years of Italian Grand Prix

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Florence Half Marathon draws 6,000 runners through city centre

Saturday, March 28, 2026

OPINIONS

The Badia Fiesolana is the EUI’s hub

From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity

Friday, May 1, 2026
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

ITALIANO

Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno

Livorno ospita la prima mostra personale dell’artista olandese Larry Nederlof

Monday, May 4, 2026
The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026
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