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A love song born in Florence becomes the soundtrack of Milano Cortina 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

Ti Amo, written by Florentine songwriter Giancarlo Bigazzi, has been chosen as the official soundtrack of the event.

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From the Alps to Tuscany: How the Milan–Cortina Olympics Reach Florence

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

From 7 to 10 February 2026, Tuscany will bring its cultural and wellness identity into the heart of the Winter Olympics.

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The flame for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will arrive in piazza Santissima Annunziata (Florence) on 11 December

Milano-Cortina 2026, Olympic flame to reach Florence on 11 December

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

The torch will arrive in Piazza Santissima Annunziata for a late-afternoon ceremony after touring Tuscany.

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Autumn Marathons in Europe: From Florence to Thessaloniki’s New Debut

Autumn Marathons in Europe: From Florence to Thessaloniki’s New Debut

Friday, August 29, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

Between September and December 2025, thousands of runners lace up to test their endurance on courses that combine sport, culture, and history.

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Jasmine Paolini

Jasmine Paolini Honored with Pegaso d’Oro

Thursday, February 13, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini has been awarded the highest honor granted by the Tuscany Region.

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The city of Rome presents the Olympic bid logo

Monday, December 14, 2015 Editorial Staff Sports

Rome presents the new logo for its bid to host the 2024 Olympics.

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Giancarlo Peris at the 1960 Italian Olympic games

Italy to run for 2024 Olympic games, Renzi said

Monday, December 15, 2014 Editorial Staff News

Premier Matteo Renzi on Monday December 15, 2014, announced that Italy will stage a bid to host the 2024 summer Olympics.

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London 2012, Campriani won shooting gold

Monday, August 6, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Niccolò CamprianiFlorentine’s Niccolo Campriani won shooting gold Monday in the men’s 50-meter rifle 3 positions, while Matt Emmons of the United States earned the bronze medal. The 24-year-old Italian won his second medal of the London Games, setting Olympic records with his total and qualifying scores to add gold to the silver he won last week in the 10-meter air rifle.

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New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Florence court ruling paves the way for recovery of former Le Mulina site in the Cascine

Thursday, March 5, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence issues 30 fines in first weeks of new outdoor dining rules

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

TECH

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Tuscany upgrades regional digital portal with new AI-powered services

Thursday, February 5, 2026

TRAVEL

French TGV trains set to enter Italy’s high-speed rail market in 2027

Sunday, March 8, 2026

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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Friday, March 6, 2026

LIFE

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Friday, February 20, 2026

SPORTS

Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026

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Monday, February 9, 2026

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