The discovery of tourist rentals in public housing highlights a contradiction in Florence’s housing policy.
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Tag: Sara Funaro
Anti-evasion operation targets tourist rentals in Florence historic centre
Municipal police found unpaid tourist taxes at seven tourist rental properties in Florence’s historic centre.
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New bike-sharing fleet aims to make cycling easier in Florence
500 new pedal bicycles designed to offer a more comfortable and practical alternative for daily travel around the city.
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Tourist rental restrictions in Florence could extend far beyond UNESCO area
City Hall proposes extending limits to residential neighbourhoods after first year of regulation.
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Ponte Vecchio to undergo first major restoration in its history
The work will begin on Monday 25 May 2026 and will focus first on the bridge’s structural elements in the Arno river.
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New “Living Room” project launches in Florence’s Oltrarno district
A former unused property has been turned into a new cultural and social space aimed mainly at people under 35.
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Florence court upholds short-term rental restrictions in historic centre
The rulings support regulations introduced by the City of Florence to protect long-term housing for residents.
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Europe’s leaders call for stronger defence and strategic autonomy
From Ukraine to democratic stability: Florence hosts the opening of the European University Institute celebrations, with the full video of the event.
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Florence inaugurates memorial park for victims of Genoa bridge disaster
A new memorial with 43 trees has been inaugurated in the Anconella park, linking Florence to a national network of remembrance for the 2018 Genoa tragedy.
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Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio
A special concert and exhibition honoured more than six decades of his career.
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