A court ruling has reignited debate over short-term rentals and tourist regulations in Florence.
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Tag: overtourism
After the Ban on Keyboxes, Electronic Keypads Multiply Across Florence
Many property owners seem to have found a way to bypass the rule, according to a group of activists.
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Florence Removes 187 Keyboxes in UNESCO Area; Fines to Follow
The Florence Municipal Police have completed the removal of 187 keyboxes from the city’s UNESCO-designated historic center.
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Florence to Introduce Regulations for Rickshaws and Golf Carts
The municipal administration plans to implement new measures by summer.
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Florence Cracks Down on Keyboxes: Enforced Removals Underway
Florence’s municipal police are currently carrying out the enforced removal of keyboxes across the city.
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Florence Bans Keyboxes for Short-Term Rentals: What to Know
Starting February 21, Florence will enforce new regulations affecting short-term rentals.
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Pisa Targets Short-Term Rentals: “This City is Not a Hotel”
A new protest against short-term rentals unfolded in Pisa, as activists placed stickers on keyboxes across the city center.
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How Many Salaries Does It Take to Buy a Home? Florence’s Housing Dilemma
Purchasing a 60-square-meter apartment demands approximately 151 months of salary.
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Florence Introduces Property Tax Refund to Combat Overtourism
The Mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, has announced a groundbreaking initiative against overtourism.
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Squatter Poses as Tourist and Occupies Florence Apartment
A squatter disguised as a tourist occupied a property in Florence.
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