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Tourist reported after climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The 28-year-old woman entered the historic fountain in Piazza della Signoria as part of a premarital challenge. Municipal police intervened on the spot.

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Florence begins removing shared e-scooters as private rentals continue

Friday, April 3, 2026 Editorial Staff Travel

After the ban that took effect on 1 April, city police have begun clearing vehicles from the streets, while the operator shifts to a new business model and challenges the decision.

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Horse patrols deployed in Florence parks as spring brings more visitors

Friday, March 13, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The initiative aims to increase visibility and reinforce local safety as outdoor areas become busier with the arrival of spring.

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Tenor fined for singing near Florence’s Duomo, video spreads online

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Editorial Staff News

The incident occurred outside the cathedral, where performances are banned. Onlookers backed the singer.

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Florence’s oldest municipal police horse retires after a decade on duty

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Editorial Staff News

After ten years of service on the streets and in parks across Florence, Egidio has left the municipal police stables and moved to a social cooperative.

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New Municipal Police Unit to Boost Safety on Florence’s Public Transport

New Municipal Police Unit to Boost Safety on Florence’s Public Transport

Monday, November 10, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

A 20-officer municipal police team will patrol Florence’s buses and trams daily, with extra night shifts on weekends.

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Florence court upholds short-term rental restrictions in historic centreFlorence court upholds short-term rental restrictions in historic centre
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New digital platform reconnects Leonardo da Vinci manuscripts across EuropeNew digital platform reconnects Leonardo da Vinci manuscripts across Europe
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Late-season snow returns to Tuscany’s mountainsLate-season snow returns to Tuscany’s mountains

NEWS

Late-season snow returns to Tuscany’s mountains

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Florence court upholds short-term rental restrictions in historic centre

Friday, May 15, 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

Florence and Pisa airports improve accessibility for deaf passengers

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Leonardo da Vinci

New digital platform reconnects Leonardo da Vinci manuscripts across Europe

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

TRAVEL

Tuscany among Italy’s top destinations for travellers with pets

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Florence ranked among the world’s top 10 cities for culture by Time Out

Florence ranked among the world’s top 10 cities for culture by Time Out

Tuesday, May 19, 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

New “Living Room” project launches in Florence’s Oltrarno district

Monday, May 18, 2026
Lucca

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

Tuesday, May 12, 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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