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News from Florence, Italy, focusing on art and culture, food and wine, and more.

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Work begins to improve flood defences in Florence

Reinforced riverbanks, raised walls and steel partitions to be introduced.

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Jeff Goldblum at Teatro Niccolini: opening night photos

A full house for the first night of the 376th season at the city centre theatre.

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Free bus + tram travel in Tuscany with Visa

Plus, a chance to win Super Bowl LIX tickets for two in New Orleans.

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Changes for travellers between Italy and the UK

The EU introduces the Entry/Exit system in Autumn 2024 and the UK gears up for the Electronic Travel Authorization system in April 2025.

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Pickpocketing doubles in Florence

Florence comes 6th for quality of life, but has the 3rd worst crime rate in Italy according to Il Sole 24 Ore.

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Restoration begins on the tunnel beneath the Arno

Work continues on the construction of a new hydroelectric power plant beneath piazza Poggi.

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Police to patrol trams in Florence

Minimarkets selling alcohol forced to close at 9pm in certain areas.

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Re-focus on Florence: Editor’s letter

It's time to re-focus on Florence as September gets underway and the new administration grapples with pressing issues such as overtourism.

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News from Florence

A bylaw against short-term rentals, a new health helpline, seats at the station and more

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Overtourism in Florence? A call for sustainable practices

As visitors to this magnificent city, your choices matter.

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Democrats Abroad Voter Assistance events in Florence

Assisting U.S. citizens in Florence to register, obtain ballots and get them back to the U.S. in time to be counted.

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Vallepicciola opens wine lounge at Fiorentina’s stadium

The space will provide hospitality during all Serie A, Coppa Italia and Conference League matches.

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The latest at ever-active Manifattura Tabacchi

The former tobacco factory continues to innovate with new spaces and unmissable events.

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Non-EU tourists to pay for hospital care in Tuscany

The number of non-EU patients outweighs Europeans this summer, especially in Florence and across the coast.

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Fiesole aims to become the Italian Capital of Culture 2027

The hilltop town is home to a plethora of cultural experiences.

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Palio di Siena 2024

The Contrada dell’Onda wins a beautiful banner on July 2.

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Vasari Corridor to reopen by the end of the year

New Uffizi director Simone Verde explains his plans for the museum.

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The impact on Florence of illegal operators

Florence, a city renowned for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture, is currently grappling with significant challenges arising from the proliferation of short-term rentals and the lack of ...

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Tuscany encourages a move to the mountains

Residenzialità in Montagna 2024 is the public funding aimed at encouraging people to move to Tuscany’s mountains.

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Sara Funaro becomes first woman mayor of Florence

The Democratic Party candidate won just over 60% of the vote in the runoff.

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New public gardens open along viale Michelangelo

Former Michelangelo campsite becomes summer events space.

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Pitti Uomo 106: in pictures

International and Italian brands line the halls with their collections.

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A useful guide to the June 2024 elections in Florence

Advice on how to vote and a guide of the mayoral candidates

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Making Florence a better place

Fiavet, the Association of Travel Agents, looks into how to make Florence a better place through actionable solutions.

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