The story of a U.S. soldier missing in the Tuscan mountains since 1944 has been resolved decades later, linking Florence to the wider memory of the Allied campaign that helped liberate Italy.
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Florence to mark Liberation Day with official ceremony at Palazzo Vecchio
The city will commemorate the 81st anniversary of Italy’s Liberation on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with institutional events, memorials and cultural initiatives across Florence.
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Florence protest links local rally to global No Kings demonstrations
Around 100 people gathered near Palazzo Vecchio as part of an international day of protest against war, US policies and immigration enforcement.
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Florence awards Keys of the City to Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klitschko
The symbolic honour highlights a long-standing partnership between the two cities and signals continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
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History Doesn’t Repeat Itself
People often say that history repeats itself. Iran offers a clear example of the opposite.
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Florence and Pisa step up security after Iran escalation
Prefectures reinforce protection of US, Israeli and Jewish sites across Tuscany, as Iranian exiles gather in Florence calling for the end of the regime.
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Florence marks the Remembrance Day with events by the Region and City Hall
It falls on 10 February and commemorates the victims of the foibe killings and the post-war exodus of Italians from Istria, Fiume and Dalmatia.
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Extra concert announced at Florence’s Maggio, conducted by Zubin Mehta
The performance on January 21, 2026 replaces the Russian ballet evening that was cancelled earlier this month.
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International tensions lead Maggio Musicale to suspend Zakharova–Repin ballet
The theatre cites the current international climate as incompatible with the staging of the performances.
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Beyond the Law: How We Choose Our Wars
From Ukraine to Gaza, the appeal to international law shifts with political alignment, exposing a crisis of consistency in Europe’s moral framework.
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