The embassy urges caution at crowded places as vigilance is advised nationwide.
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Florence steady in quality-of-life survey as crime rate remains a weak point
City holds 36th in Italy, with strong culture and services but rising crime levels.
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When Violence Begins Before the First Punch: Understanding Men to Protect Women
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we must remember a crucial truth: the struggle is cultural.
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Over 5,000 women sought help for violence in Tuscany this year
Regional report shows thousands of women turning to support centres as Florence rallies for awareness.
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Man Smashes Shop Windows and Threatens Passers-by With a Knife in Florence
The man struck the shopfront repeatedly with a vacuum cleaner, shattering the glass.
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€800,000 Undeclared Cash Seized at Florence Airport
Four-month inspections by Customs and Finance Police uncover hidden money and gold.
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New Municipal Police Unit to Boost Safety on Florence’s Public Transport
A 20-officer municipal police team will patrol Florence’s buses and trams daily, with extra night shifts on weekends.
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Panamanian Woman Assaulted in Central Florence, Two Men Identified
According to police sources, a passerby heard the woman’s cries for help around 4 a.m. and immediately called the emergency number 112.
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The Monster of Florence Tops Netflix Worldwide
Filmed in Florence and Tuscany, the true-crime series reaches No. 1 globally.
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The Real Story Behind Netflix’s Il Mostro: Florence’s Unsolved Serial Murders
Between 1968 and 1985, a string of double murders terrified Tuscany. Decades later, the killer’s identity remains one of Italy’s deepest mysteries.
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