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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Tag: wars
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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A Historical Distance
According to a CENSIS survey, among Italians aged eighteen to forty-five, only sixteen percent say they would be ready to fight.
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Vigil links Ukraine’s historic tragedy to today’s search for peace
Ukrainians in Florence marked famine and war victims, calling for peace and remembrance.
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