The decision follows last weekend’s violence in Milan and the government’s introduction of tougher public security measures.
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School occupations spread in Florence as youth protests fuel unrest across Europe
Students at more than ten public secondary schools have announced occupations over education funding and government policies.
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Florence Has Italy’s Second-Highest Reported Crime Rate, Despite 2.9% Decline
Florence remains near the top of Italy’s crime rankings, Prato and Livorno, are also among the ten with the highest rates of reported offences.
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Thieves Steal €5 Million Worth of Antinori Wine in Tuscany
Around 30,000 bottles, including 10,000 of the prestigious Solaia, were stolen from a winery in Cortona.
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Luxury watch robberies put visitors on alert in Florence and Tuscany
A series of robberies involving watches worth tens or hundreds of thousands of euros has been reported in Florence and other parts of Tuscany in recent weeks.
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US tourist targeted in Florence luxury watch robbery, two arrested
Two men have been arrested in Florence after a luxury watch worth around €88,000 was snatched from the wrist of an American tourist near Ponte Vecchio.
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Tourists raise concerns over pickpockets and scams in Florence
Florence newspaper La Nazione reviewed recent posts on Reddit in which visitors described alleged thefts and scams in Florence.
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Student assault case highlights importance of recognising the Signal for Help
An 18-year-old US student used the internationally recognised hand gesture while allegedly being held inside a food shop in central Florence.
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Florence gathers for Lorena Isceri after femicide that shocked the city
More than 1,000 people gathered with flowers and candles outside the home of Lorena Isceri, the 45-year-old woman killed last week.
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Spanish police officers join patrols in central Florence
Two Spanish police officers are working alongside Florence’s State Police this summer, taking part in patrols in the historic centre.
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