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Fire Destroys Viper Theatre in Florence, Blaze Now Extinguished

Scenes from the Fire: How Crews Extinguished the Blaze at the Viper Theatre

Monday, August 25, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A major fire broke out over the weekend at the Viper Theatre, one of Florence’s best-known live music venues.

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Black-and-White Tower near the Lungarno Sparks Debate in Florence

Black-and-White Tower near the Lungarno Sparks Debate in Florence

Thursday, August 21, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Originally planned as private residences, the approved project will now bring an ultra-luxury hotel and tourist apartments.

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The Liberation of Florence

Florence Remembers Its Liberation: Honoring the Resistance and Allied Forces

Sunday, August 10, 2025 Marco Bastiani News

August 11, a day etched in Florence’s history as a turning point in the fight for freedom.

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Florence Goes Dark to Denounce Israel’s Gaza Strategy

Florence Turns Off Monument Lights in Protest Against Gaza Plan

Friday, August 8, 2025 Editorial Staff News

According to the mayor’s office, the blackout is meant to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis.

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Street Vendors to Move to Cascine Park: Florence Launches Pilot Plan for Urban Decorum and Safety

Street Vendors to Move to Cascine Park: A Pilot Plan for Safety

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The relocation, set to begin this summer, aims to ease congestion in key tourist areas.

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U.S. Consulate in Florence to Remain Open, Ambassador Confirms

U.S. Consulate in Florence to Remain Open, Ambassador Confirms

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Speaking in Rome during the Fourth of July celebrations, Ambassador Fertitta addressed recent concerns over the closure of the Florence consulate.

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Remote Check-in for Tourists Restored: Florence’s Keybox Ban Under Scrutiny, But Still in Force

Court Restores Remote Check-In, Florence Keeps Keybox Ban

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A court ruling has reignited debate over short-term rentals and tourist regulations in Florence.

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Rubio’s Reorganization Plan Reaches Congress, US Florence Consulate Included

Rubio Sends Cutback Plan to Congress: U.S. Florence Consulate to Close

Friday, May 30, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Marco Rubio has formally submitted to Congress a sweeping reorganization plan for the State Department.

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A mafia car bomb near Florence’s Uffizi Gallery killed five people on May 27, 1993. Thirty-two years later, the city still seeks truth and justice.

Florence Remembers Georgofili Bombing: A Call for Truth 32 Years On

Friday, May 23, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A mafia car bomb near Florence’s Uffizi Gallery killed five people on May 27, 1993. Thirty-two years later, the city still seeks truth and justice.

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Florence launches Recreos: a new future for Via Palazzuolo with art, artisans and a three-day festival

A new future for Via Palazzuolo with art, artisans and a three-day festival

Friday, May 23, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A major urban regeneration project is about to reshape one of the city’s most central yet overlooked areas.

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NEWS

Florence by air. Image by Dominick Vietor from Pixabay

Florence Redrawn by Hotels and Student Residences in 20 Years

Monday, September 1, 2025
Florence Prosecutors Open Inquiry into Tower Project

Inquiry Launched into Florence Black-and-White Tower Project

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

BUSINESS

Giorgio Armani Buys La Capannina, the Legendary Club of Forte dei Marmi

Giorgio Armani Buys La Capannina, the Legendary Club of Forte dei Marmi

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Discounts and Dilemmas: Florence’s Saldi for Visitors and Shops

Friday, August 1, 2025

TECH

Prato Launches Italian-Chinese Venture to Produce Drones for Europe

Prato Launches Italian-Chinese Venture to Produce Drones for Europe

Monday, September 1, 2025
56 Baby Loggerhead Turtles Hatch on the Beaches of Marina di Pisa

56 Baby Loggerhead Turtles Hatch on the Beaches of Marina di Pisa

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

TRAVEL

Crowding on Ponte Vecchio

Florence Ranked Europe’s Most Overcrowded Tourist City

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Over 22 Million Passengers and New Lines Ahead for Florence Tramway

Over 22 Million Passengers and New Lines Ahead for Florence Tramway

Thursday, August 28, 2025

In the Spotlight

TuscanytourismmobilitymuseumsItalian GovernmentovertourismEuropeGeorgetown University in FlorenceUffiziUnited StatesweathercrimesFlorence traditionsSara FunaropoliticstariffsACF Fiorentinahotels in FlorenceDonald Trumpfood and beverageexhibitsGalleria dell'AccademiaMaremmaSoccerVigili del Fuoco

ARTS

Michelangelo's David

Free Admission to Museums Across Italy on Sunday, September 7

Saturday, August 30, 2025
Giambologna’s Fata Morgana Finds a New Home in Cleveland

Giambologna’s Fata Morgana Finds a New Home in Cleveland

Saturday, August 23, 2025

LIFE

Over 150 Attend Bella Musica’s Mozart Concert in Santo Spirito

Santo Spirito Resonates with Mozart Performed by Young Musicians

Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Monster of Florence on Netflix. Taken from the Netflix Newsroom. EMANUELA SCARPA/NETFLIX

Netflix’s The Monster of Florence to Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Sunday, August 24, 2025

SPORTS

ACF Fiorentina

Fiorentina’s Conference League Group with Rapid Vienna, Mainz and AEK

Sunday, August 31, 2025
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

OPINIONS

Bush’s Warning on “Dangerous Isms” and Trump’s America Today

Isolationism, Protectionism, Nativism: Bush’s Fears, Trump’s Agenda

Sunday, August 31, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump turned to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and said, You look fantastic.

From Compliments to Hand-Kisses: Meloni and the Politics of Gender

Thursday, August 21, 2025

ITALIANO

Oltre i lettini a buon mercato: riflessione su Grecia, turismo e identità nazionale

Sunday, August 17, 2025
Il rendering della proposta del Comitato per il Crocifisso a Signa

A Signa un parco urbano al posto del cemento: il masterplan del Comitato

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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