About us

Who We Are

Florence Daily News is your trusted source for news, events, and stories from Florence and Tuscany — with a view that reaches far beyond.

Since 2011, our mission has been to provide accurate, timely, and engaging content that connects readers with the culture, history, and everyday life of one of the world’s most extraordinary cities. Whether you’re a resident, a visitor, or simply passionate about Florence, we’re here to keep you informed and inspired.

We are an independent, non-profit editorial project that believes in accessible journalism, free from political or commercial influence. Our team works daily to deliver meaningful news in English, helping readers navigate local life and global connections through a Florentine lens.

At Florence Daily News, we also embrace innovation: we use artificial intelligence to enrich your reading experience and offer deeper context behind the headlines — always guided by human editorial judgment.


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Florence Daily News

Founded in 2011 by Marco Bastiani

Headquarters

Via Puglia 1/2 – 50145 Florence, Italy

Contact

For press releases, general inquiries, press contacts, editorial proposals, or corrections, please email us at:

📧 [email protected]

Contributors

Our editorial team includes Eirini Lavrentiadou, Jamie “Florence” Lorenzini, and a growing network of writers, journalists, and collaborators who help us tell the stories of Florence and Tuscany.

Some articles on this website are produced in collaboration with the journalism program of Georgetown University’s study abroad campus in Florence. The project offers students the opportunity to explore the city through reporting while contributing to an international news platform. These articles clearly indicate that they are part of this editorial collaboration.


Corrections and Clarifications

Florence Daily News strives for accuracy and transparency in all its reporting. When errors occur, we correct them as quickly and clearly as possible.
Minor errors (typos, formatting, etc.) are corrected without note.
Factual errors are corrected with a note at the bottom of the article indicating what was changed and when.
• If an article requires substantial clarification or update, we will note that clearly in the body or end of the text.

Readers are encouraged to report any inaccuracies by using our contact form or emailing us directly at [email protected].