Demonstration in Piazza Santa Maria Novella highlights solidarity from the city and its institutions as Iranian exiles describe a decisive phase of protests in Iran.
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Tag: Sara Funaro
Florence bans fireworks for New Year’s Eve, glass barred in historic centre
A public awareness campaign urges residents and visitors to protect animals from the effects of firecrackers.
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Florence may extend short-term rental limits beyond historic centre
Mayor Sara Funaro said the city is considering new restrictions in residential areas outside Florence’s historic centre.
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Muti calls for Florence’s Maggio theatre to be named after Vittorio Gui
Conductor Riccardo Muti has urged Florence to rename the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino after Vittorio Gui, the founder of the Maggio festival.
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Work begins on the €31 million redevelopment of Florence’s Sant’Orsola complex
Major restoration works have begun at the former convent, one of Florence’s largest and most complex historic sites.
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Constitutional Court upholds Tuscany’s tourism law on short-term rentals
Judges reject government appeal, confirming regional powers to regulate short lets.
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Sant’Ambrogio Market reopens after €1.9 million renovation
Historic market gains new outdoor roofs and charity shop after year-long upgrade.
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Reader finds reopened Baroque treasure, but with no information
A visitor praises the restored San Carlo dei Barnabiti but notes silence around its reopening.
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E-scooter sharing to end in Florence by April 2026
The Tuscan city to stop shared e-scooters from April 2026, citing safety and helmet law issues.
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Christmas lights switched on in Via Tornabuoni
Florence’s luxury fashion district is now illuminated for the holidays, with archways of LED lights.
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