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AILO Donation Day 2023

Nine charities receive financial assistance from the American International League of Florence.

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Morning retreats with Elia Nichols and Gianna Vallefuoco

Celebrate spring in Florence with a focus on mindfulness, neuroscience and how we present ourselves to others

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Life lessons: editor’s letter

This April issue shines a light on study abroad, opening with Marco Badiani’s cover photo, which captures the aloneness and togetherness.

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When everything blossoms: Editor’s letter

The March issue of The Florentine concentrates on all things nature as well as spotlighting the inspiring women of Florence.

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Digital nomad community Boundless Life expands to Tuscany

Coworking, schooling and fully furnished apartments welcome remote workers to Pistoia, Tuscany.

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Coming soon: Editor’s letter

Our January issue looks at the year ahead and focuses on inspiring individuals to help you move to Florence.

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Forgive us our trespassing: Editor’s letter

Christmas markets, mulled wine and satirical exhibitions, such as Banksy, are plentiful this December in Florence.

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The Essence of Florence fundraiser for The Florence Academy of Art

The Essence of Florence gala evening continues to raise funds for The Florence Academy of Art.

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Florence Vintage Market raises funds for FILE

President of FILE, Livia Sanminiatelli Branca, gives insight into the charity and fundraising event.

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Scuola Leonardo da Vinci wins international prize as Best Italian Language School in Italy

An Italian language school in Florence has been awarded as the best place to learn the language. Find out more.

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Artemisia up close: editor’s letter

The November issue of The Florentine leads with an exclusive art cover story as readers can visit Artemisia Gentileschi’s "Allegory of Inclination", which is undergoing restoration at Casa Buonarroti.

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Return to the river: Editor’s letter

The October issue of The Florentine covers all the art news and a return to the river for tourism purposes.

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Work at The Florentine: Deputy Editor (maternity cover)

Are you a team player with a love of Florence and the contemporary media scene? Join us at The Florentine.

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Mourning Queen Elizabeth II in Florence, Italy

Florence is mourning Queen Elizabeth II through the sense of community we are fortunate to have in the city.

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Knowing when to push: Editor’s letter

September is always a busy month as temperatures finally start to dip and Florentines return home.

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Solidarity project in San Frediano fosters job skills for those with autism

'In frigo veritas' teaches the trade of magnet making.

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Love, spritz and gelato: Editor’s letter

Summer in Florence is an intoxicating mix of sweat, fun and gelato as we spend nights on the riverbanks and sipping spritzes.

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Humanitarian efforts in Florence

Nancy Bailey gives The Florentine an insight into the humanitarian response to refugees in Florence and wider Europe.

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New arrivals at St. Mark’s English Church

St. Mark’s English Church welcomes a new chaplain, music director and cultural events administrator in via Maggio.

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Sighing over Florence: Editor’s letter

The summer is well and truly here as life gets fuller with events and things to do in and around Florence

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Cinema Odeon Firenze to become a multifunctional space with Giunti Editore

The 100 year old Odeon Cinema in Florence is set to become a multi-functional space by the end of the year.

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Locally made ‘Stracci’ released on Amazon Prime

Starting from Prato and then heading off around the world, Stracci is a documentary that addresses the fashion industry's environmental impact.

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Our piece of earth: Editor’s letter

The May Issue is our Environment Issue, titled Our Piece of Earth, as we look at what, if any, lessons we’ve learned from the pandemic. 

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Back to Florence, back to life: Editor’s letter

Spring’s here, the sun’s out, and Florence’s friends from around the world are back in the piazzas as the city comes back to life.

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