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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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An American tourist was assaulted and injured during a violent robbery attempt in Florence

American Tourist Injured in Violent Robbery Attempt in Central Florence

Saturday, July 19, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The woman sustained a head injury and was taken to a local hospital, the suspect was arrested.

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Green Graffiti Appear in Florence to Promote Respectful Tourism

Green Graffiti Appear in Florence to Promote Respectful Tourism

Friday, July 18, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

New eco-friendly street art campaign encourages residents and visitors to discover — and care for — the real Florence.

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The international fast food chain McDonald’s is “one step away from signing” a lease for the premises of the historic Olympion café

We Must Believe in Beauty

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

Thessaloniki’s McDonald’s debate echoes Florence’s 2016 decision to reject a fast food in Piazza del Duomo, raising questions about preserving urban identity.

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Florence hotel association proposes day-tripper fee, similar to Venice

Florence Considers Day-Trip Ticket, Inspired by Venice Model

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Federalberghi’s proposal aims to protect residents’ quality of life and promote a more sustainable visitor experience.

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Overtourism in Italy: A Growing Concern

Tourism in Italy: Balancing Growth and Overload

Sunday, July 13, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Findings from a nationwide survey by Ipsos for the Unipol Observatory on Italian Society

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Florence to Ban Rickshaws and Caddies from UNESCO Area

Florence to Ban Rickshaws and Caddies from UNESCO Area

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Under the new rules, only a limited number of small electric shuttles are allowed.

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View from the Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River, near the Oltrarno

A Day in the Oltrarno: Living Florence Beyond the Duomo

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Calista Oyerly Travel

With a longstanding tradition of artistry and service, the people of the Oltrarno strive to preserve a more authentic Italian experience.

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Italian Government to Appeal Ruling on In-Person Check-In for Short-Term Rentals

Italian Government to Appeal Ruling on In-Person Check-In for Short-Term Rentals

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Italy’s Interior Ministry is preparing to appeal a recent court ruling that struck down a directive requiring in-person check-in for short-term rental guests.

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Tuscany’s Blue Flag Beaches Grow with Marciana Marina’s Return

Tuscany’s Blue Flag Beaches Grow with Marciana Marina’s Return

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

19 seaside municipalities receiving the prestigious Blue Flag certification for 2025.

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Horse patrols deployed in Florence parks as spring brings more visitors

Friday, March 13, 2026

Italy to vote on separating judges and prosecutors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

BUSINESS

Florence loses nearly 1,000 shops in 13 years, study finds

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Florence extends Unesco rules to 2031, adds new business limits

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

TECH

Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa

Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Florence has a new bridge over the Arno: watch the timelapse

Friday, February 27, 2026

TRAVEL

Florence brings back summer night-time car restrictions, businesses protest

Monday, March 16, 2026

Rome–Florence high-speed rail line to close for works on 11–12 April 2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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ARTS

Restored Spinello Aretino triptych returns to Accademia

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Archaeological artefacts rediscovered in storage at Uffizi Galleries

Sunday, March 15, 2026

LIFE

FAI Spring Days return on 21–22 March, opening rarely accessible sites across Tuscany

Monday, March 16, 2026

Florence to name Maggio Musicale theatre after conductor Vittorio Gui

Friday, March 13, 2026

SPORTS

Two Tuscan athletes competing at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Monday, March 9, 2026

Ben Stiller’s Super Bowl ad features an 80s dance track born in Tuscany

Monday, February 9, 2026

OPINIONS

(Cover photo: My Bed by Tracey Emin. Retrieved from The Saatchi Gallery web site, 19 June 2007. Copyright of the work presumed to be that of the artist, and of the photo to be that of the Saatchi Gallery, via Wikipedia)

Millennials as Racehorses: When Personal Value Becomes a Matter of Performance

Friday, March 20, 2026

When Art is Measured by the Box Office

Sunday, March 8, 2026

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The Nouvelle Carte d’Europe dressée pour 1870

L’Europa come creatura nervosa

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Il rischio idrogeologico divide Regione Toscana e Comune a Signa

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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