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Florence reacted with excitement and appreciation to the announcement by U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta that the U.S. Consulate in Florence will remain open

Florence Reacts to Announcement that US Consulate Will Remain Open

Monday, August 18, 2025 Nora Toscano News

U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s announcement that the Florence consulate will stay open was warmly received after rumors of its possible closure.

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Discounts and Dilemmas: Florence’s Saldi for Visitors and Shops

Friday, August 1, 2025 Suyay Ccari Business

Though tourists enjoy the surprise and discounts, many local workers have mixed feelings.

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Thelonious Stokes: A Man Making Moves in the Florentine Art Scene

Thelonious Stokes and the Rise of the Florence Black Academy of Arts

Monday, July 7, 2025 Weronika Kitlinska Arts

Originally from Chicago, the artist is launching his own art school after fifteen years as a painter in Europe.

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Haley Mellin, Siamo Natura Installation Views (2025), Courtesy of the artist and Museo Novecento

Art and Activism: Connecting Land Conservation and Painting

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Suyay Ccari Arts

American artist Haley Mellin returns to Florence with her first solo museum show, blending art and environmental activism at Museo Novecento.

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Post Archive Faction (PAF) Guest Designer Fashion show - 52.jpg · Credits: Vanni Bassetti

Behind the Runway: How Pitti Uomo Shapes International Views of Florence

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Brooke Rebhan and Claire Doyle Business

While Milan is Italy’s fashion capital, every early summer the spotlight shifts to Florence for Pitti Uomo, the leading men’s fashion trade fair.

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View from the Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River, near the Oltrarno

A Day in the Oltrarno: Living Florence Beyond the Duomo

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Calista Oyerly Travel

With a longstanding tradition of artistry and service, the people of the Oltrarno strive to preserve a more authentic Italian experience.

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Uffizi Crane Removal Begins Leading to Excitement for Unmarred Historic Skyline

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Maren Fagan Tech

For Florence’s residents and visitors, the crane’s removal means advancement in historical projects and work to further the city’s needs.

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Minding the Hooting and Hollering: Catcalling in Italy is Still a National Staple

Friday, June 20, 2025 Marin Napolitano Opinions

According to a study conducted by ISTAT, 80% of Italian women have been a victim of some form of street harassment.

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Thomas J. Price

Florence Grapples with the Ordinary Made Monumental

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Aadya Kathuria Arts

Thomas J. Price’s Time Unfolding disrupts everything about Piazza della Signoria’s iconography.

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Organized by the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation, the “Neon Night” aimed to rethink how museums engage under-30 audiences through alternative formats and more social, inclusive experiences.

Culture After Dark: Florence’s Night Exhibitions Aim to Reach a New Audience

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Suyay Ccari Life

Organised by Palazzo Strozzi, Neon Night explored new ways to engage under-30 audiences through social and inclusive formats.

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
German woman found dead in park near Florence, murder investigation openedGerman woman found dead in park near Florence, murder investigation opened
West Nile Virus Detected in Florence Area, Disinfestation Operations BeginWest Nile Virus Detected in Florence Area, Disinfestation Operations Begin
Calcio Storico and fireworks: Florence prepares for San Giovanni celebrationsCalcio Storico and fireworks: Florence prepares for San Giovanni celebrations
Removable Flood Defences Trialled on Florence RiverfrontRemovable Flood Defences Trialled on Florence Riverfront
Pitti Uomo Opens in Florence as Italian Menswear Faces a Challenging MarketPitti Uomo Opens in Florence as Italian Menswear Faces a Challenging Market
Giotto’s Bardi Chapel Frescoes Near Completion After Major RestorationGiotto’s Bardi Chapel Frescoes Near Completion After Major Restoration
Uffizi reopens Botticelli rooms with Venus and Primavera facing each otherUffizi reopens Botticelli rooms with Venus and Primavera facing each other
24-year-old woman assaulted near Florence main station, taken to hospital24-year-old woman assaulted near Florence main station, taken to hospital
Firenze Rocks Visitor Guide: Transport, Facilities and Travel AdviceFirenze Rocks Visitor Guide: Transport, Facilities and Travel Advice
Florence Bus and Tram Ticket Price to Rise to €2 from August 1, 2026Florence Bus and Tram Ticket Price to Rise to €2 from August 1, 2026

NEWS

Thousands Join Tuscany Pride 2026 in Grosseto

Sunday, June 14, 2026

West Nile Virus Detected in Florence Area, Disinfestation Operations Begin

Saturday, June 13, 2026

BUSINESS

Pitti Uomo Opens in Florence as Italian Menswear Faces a Challenging Market

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Ferrari Luce, the company’s first fully electric production vehicle and also its first five-seat model.

Gucci goes racing while Ferrari goes silent

Thursday, May 28, 2026

TECH

Removable Flood Defences Trialled on Florence Riverfront

Friday, June 12, 2026
Latin meets gaming at Florence’s Museo di San Marco

Latin meets gaming at Florence’s Museo di San Marco

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

TRAVEL

Florence Bus and Tram Ticket Price to Rise to €2 from August 1, 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Getting Around Florence at Night: New Bus Network Starts on 11 June 2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026

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ARTS

Restored Madonna della Pura Returns to Public View at Santa Maria Novella

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Uffizi reopens Botticelli rooms with Venus and Primavera facing each other

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

LIFE

Calcio Storico and fireworks: Florence prepares for San Giovanni celebrations

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Firenze Rocks Visitor Guide: Transport, Facilities and Travel Advice

Thursday, June 11, 2026

SPORTS

Mugello Attendance Hits Record High as Tuscany Backs MotoGP Future

Mugello Attendance Hits Record High as Tuscany Backs MotoGP Future

Monday, June 1, 2026

Eroica Montalcino returns with around 2,500 cyclists expected in Val d’Orcia

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

OPINIONS

Words That Decide the World: Dêmos, Krátos, Femicide

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Many Europeans care about climate change, even if they don’t show it in the same way

Friday, June 5, 2026

ITALIANO

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

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno

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

Monday, May 4, 2026
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