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Donatello’s Mary Magdalene

Donatello’s Mary Magdalene May Depict a Rare Disease, Study Suggests

Thursday, August 14, 2025 Editorial Staff Tech

The wooden sculpture in the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo departs sharply from the traditional, idealised iconography of the saint.

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West Nile: Tuscany on Alert Despite No Cases

West Nile Virus: Tuscany Monitoring, No Cases Reported

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The regional health department is working to ensure rapid disinfestation actions if needed.

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Photo by National Cancer Institute via Unsplash

35-Kilogram Ovarian Tumor Successfully Removed at Careggi Hospital

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Tech

The case was handled by a multidisciplinary team at the Florence hospital.

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Italian Restaurateurs Struggle as New Traffic Code Impacts Business

Italian Restaurateurs Struggle as New Traffic Code Impacts Business

Saturday, January 11, 2025 Editorial Staff Business

Its stricter measures are having unintended consequences on the hospitality industry.

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Groundbreaking Heart Donation Performed at Careggi Hospital in Florence

Groundbreaking Heart Donation Performed at Careggi Hospital in Florence

Saturday, December 14, 2024 Editorial Staff Tech

A remarkable heart donation procedure has been carried out at the Careggi Hospital in Florence.

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The Meyer Children Hospital in Florence, Italy

Recordati signs an agreement with Meyer Hospital

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Editorial Staff Tech

Recordati announced the signing of an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement covering the know-how developed by the Meyer Hospital in Florence, for the development of a treatment for pre-term babies affected by retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

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Menarini

Network of 15,000 doctors to fight child abuse

Monday, May 16, 2016 Editorial Staff Business

Network of 15,000 doctors to fight child abuse was presented in Florence. It’s the first healthcare network worldwide with 13 hospitals.

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We People new platform

Digital platform by Google for Meyer hospital

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Editorial Staff Tech

The new platform We People allows sharing materials, attending conferences or taking part in surgery thanks to a new digital platform set up by Florence’s Mayer children’s hospital with Google for Work.

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Florences dedicates two streets to former Fiorentina striker and global ambassador against ALS Stefano Borgonovo, Armando Segato (Photo via Facebook Fondazione Borgonovo)

Florence dedicates streets to Borgonovo, Segato

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Editorial Staff Sports

The mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, unveiled last weekend two monuments and announced two streets dedicated to the former Fiorentina players Stefano Borgonovo, Armando Segato.

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New cases of meningitis in Tuscany

16 meningitis cases in Tuscany since the start of 2016

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Editorial Staff News

A series of meningitis contractions continued in Tuscany: Tuesday March 29, 2016 a 58-year-old woman was taken into hospital in Empoli.

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Pisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into forcePisa and Florence airports face delays as new EU border system comes into force
Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 
Memory and material in focus as Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in LivornoMemory and material in focus as Larry Nederlof opens first solo show in Livorno
Airlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border systemAirlines warn of three-hour airport queues, call to revise EU border system
Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigationFlorence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation
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Piazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less trafficPiazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less traffic
Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the MaggioZubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio
From crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unityFrom crises to cohesion: how the EUI in Florence mirrors Europe’s push for unity
Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune FountainTourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain

NEWS

Piazza dell’Unità Italiana set for major redesign with more trees and less traffic

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Black-and-White Tower near the Lungarno Sparks Debate in Florence

Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation

Monday, April 27, 2026

BUSINESS

Cooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effect

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Nutella Highlights Florence

A Jar in Orbit, a Tribute on Earth: Nutella Highlights Florence

Sunday, April 12, 2026

TECH

Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

Italy’s internet began in Tuscany, 40 years ago

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Digital microneedles turn into QR codes for real-time health monitoring

Saturday, April 18, 2026

TRAVEL

Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026

Up to 60 extra taxis on Florence streets until November 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026
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

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ARTS

(Cover photo: Georg Baselitz, still from the video message shared during the press conference on 24 March 2026 for the exhibition Baselitz. Avanti! at Museo Novecento)

Georg Baselitz dies at 88 as Florence hosts major exhibition of his work

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Restoration award for work damaged in 1966 flood at Florence church

Thursday, April 30, 2026

LIFE

Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio

Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 

Seasonal opening for Florence’s Iris Garden, home of the city’s emblem 

Tuesday, April 28, 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

The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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