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General strike to disrupt transport and services in Florence on Black Friday

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Flights, buses and public services affected as unions call nationwide 24-hour walkout.

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Protest Inside a Fashion Boutique Turns Heads in Florence 

Protest Inside a Fashion Boutique Turns Heads in Florence 

Sunday, November 9, 2025 Editorial Staff News

A group of workers turned a luxury boutique into a stage for their protest, stopping tourists and locals in their tracks.

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Thousands March in Florence as Italy Joins Pro-Palestinian Strike

Thousands March in Florence as Italy Joins Pro-Palestinian Strike

Friday, October 3, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Florence saw thousands of demonstrators take to the streets today in support of Palestine and the Global Sumud Flotilla.

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Gaza Flotilla, Nationwide Transport Strike and Rallies on October 3

Gaza Flotilla, Nationwide Transport Strike and Rallies on October 3

Thursday, October 2, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Major disruptions expected across all transport sectors and rallies planned in Florence and other Tuscan cities.

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Florence Joins Nationwide Pro-Palestinian Protests After Flotilla Raid

Florence Joins Nationwide Pro-Palestinian Protests After Flotilla Raid

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Florence on Tuesday evening in response to the Israeli raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla.

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Students rally for Palestine outside U.S. Consulate in Florence

Thursday, September 25, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Hundreds of demonstrators also blocked the tracks in Pisa, stopping trains on the line to Lucca.

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General Strike for Gaza in Florence

General Strike for Gaza: Protests and Blockades in Florence

Monday, September 22, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The protest affects all sectors from railways to local transport, schools, ports, and public services.

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Taxi Drivers Strike in Florence Amid NCC Dispute

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The strike is affecting taxi services on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with major disruptions expected at train stations and the airport.

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Taxis Missing at Florence’s Main Station: Days of Delays and Rising Frustration

Taxis Missing at Florence’s Main Station: Days of Delays and Rising Frustration

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Since Friday April 11, the primary taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella has been nearly deserted.

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Nationwide Strike Disrupts Public Services in Italy on Black Friday 2024

Nationwide Strike Disrupts Public Services in Italy on Black Friday

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Editorial Staff News

Italy braces for a challenging Black Friday as the day coincides with a nationwide strike.

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NEWS

Over 5,000 women sought help for violence in Tuscany this year

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Vigil links Ukraine’s historic tragedy to today’s search for peace

Sunday, November 23, 2025

BUSINESS

KFC accelerates its growth in Florence with a new restaurant

KFC accelerates its growth in Florence with a new restaurant

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Florence to ban outdoor cafés in 50 UNESCO streets from 2026

Florence to Ban Outdoor Dining Structures in 50 UNESCO Streets from 2026

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

TECH

Florence launches Innovation Hub linking public and private partners

Florence launches Innovation Hub linking public and private partners

Thursday, November 27, 2025
The University of Florence among the 11 members of EUniWell

Universities join forces across Europe to put well-being at the heart of education

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

TRAVEL

General strike to disrupt transport and services in Florence on Black Friday

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
E-scooter sharing to end in Florence by April 2026

E-scooter sharing to end in Florence by April 2026

Monday, November 24, 2025

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ARTS

New archaeological route to open at Pistoia’s Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A room inside Palazzo Grifoni Budini Gattai in Florence, formerly home to the photo library of the Kunsthistorisches Institut. © Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz – Max-Planck-Institut. Photo by Bärbel Reinhard

Armin Linke Explores Florence’s Hidden Archives in New Exhibition

Friday, November 14, 2025

LIFE

Black Friday in Tuscany: a slower race for deals

Black Friday in Florence: a slower race for deals

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Christmas in Florence 2025: lights, concerts and winter charm

Sunday, November 23, 2025

SPORTS

arly Start to the 2025–2026 Ski Season in Tuscany as Abetone Opens This Weekend

Early Start to the 2025–2026 Ski Season in Tuscany as Abetone Opens This Weekend

Thursday, November 27, 2025
The flame for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will arrive in piazza Santissima Annunziata (Florence) on 11 December

Milano-Cortina 2026, Olympic flame to reach Florence on 11 December

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

OPINIONS

When Violence Begins Before the First Punch: Understanding Men to Protect Women

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The death of Ornella Vanoni leaves a void that goes far beyond Italian music

After Ornella: What Remains of the Female Freedom Once Sung in Italy’s Golden Years?

Monday, November 24, 2025

ITALIANO

La forza della piazza e il valore della presenza politica

Sunday, October 12, 2025
Oltre 200 persone al trekking urbano per difendere il Crocifisso e il Padule

Oltre 200 persone al trekking urbano di Signa

Saturday, October 4, 2025
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