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Many property owners seem to have found a way to bypass the rule, according to a group of activists.

After the Ban on Keyboxes, Electronic Keypads Multiply Across Florence

Monday, May 12, 2025 Editorial Staff News

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

Florence Removes 187 Keyboxes in UNESCO Area; Fines to Follow

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The Florence Municipal Police have completed the removal of 187 keyboxes from the city’s UNESCO-designated historic center.

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Palazzo Vecchio

Florence to Introduce Regulations for Rickshaws and Golf Carts

Monday, March 24, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The municipal administration plans to implement new measures by summer.

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Florence Cracks Down on Keyboxes: Enforced Removals Underway

Florence Cracks Down on Keyboxes: Enforced Removals Underway

Thursday, February 27, 2025 Editorial Staff News

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

Monday, February 17, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

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”

Sunday, January 26, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A new protest against short-term rentals unfolded in Pisa, as activists placed stickers on keyboxes across the city center.

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In Florence, purchasing a 60-square-meter apartment in a semi-central area demands approximately 151 months

How Many Salaries Does It Take to Buy a Home? Florence’s Housing Dilemma

Friday, December 13, 2024 Editorial Staff Business

Purchasing a 60-square-meter apartment demands approximately 151 months of salary.

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Florence Introduces Property Tax Refund to Combat Overtourism

Florence Introduces Property Tax Refund to Combat Overtourism

Monday, December 9, 2024 Editorial Staff Business

The Mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, has announced a groundbreaking initiative against overtourism.

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woman says she has lost her primary source of income after a squatter disguised as a tourist occupied her property in Florence, exploiting the city’s booming short-term rental market.

Squatter Poses as Tourist and Occupies Florence Apartment

Saturday, December 7, 2024 Editorial Staff News

A squatter disguised as a tourist occupied a property in Florence.

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Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Florence’s Fight Against Overtourism Gains Spotlight in The New York Times

Sunday, November 17, 2024 Editorial Staff News

In a recent article, The New York Times highlighted Florence’s latest efforts to combat overtourism.

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