Two dead and nine injured after explosion at fuel depot in Florence Explosion heard ‘miles away’ The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Beta’s New 450 RC Dirtbike Wants To Do It All Italian off-road motorcycle specialist Beta has a knack for making versatile, well-rounded machines. Personally, I was quite impressed with the approachability and versatility of the XTrainer. From grassroots 125 enduro bikes, all the way to race-winning big-bore MX machines, the Florence-based marque has off-road performance coursing through its veins. RideApart · Dec 2, 2024
Fiorentina Midfielder Edoardo Bove In Medically Induced Coma Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in coma after collapsing during Serie A match. Updates on his condition and outpouring of support from teammates, fans, ... Top News · Dec 2, 2024
Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’ The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2024
Florence Implements Measures To Combat Overtourism Florence's 10-point plan tackles overtourism issues, aiming for sustainable tourism growth in Italy. Top News · Nov 13, 2024
One of Italy’s most beautiful cities issues 10-point plan to tackle overtourism The city has repeatedly pressed for a special regulation from the national government The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
The week in art: Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael; Drawing the Italian Renaissance – review A trio of Renaissance masters look over each other’s shoulders in Florence 1504, while a parallel show of drawings gets to the very heart of their art The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024
Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo: who is the greatest of the Renaissance masters? Ahead of a new exhibition at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, writers make a case for each of Renaissance art’s big three, from the secretive genius of Leonardo to Raphael’s beguiling brilliance and the space-filling majesty of Michelangelo The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024
Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael review – bitchy Da Vinci conquers the army of gnarly nudes The battle scenes at the centre of this somewhat academic exhibition ring with unforgettable violence – as Leonardo’s howling warrior prepares to sever an enemy’s hand The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024
Meet the Welsh champions’ goalkeeper set to face David de Gea in dream European tie against Fiorentina The New Saints are heading to Florence for a David-and-Goliath tie in the Europa Conference League The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024
The new Wolf Hall? Bitter rivalries in Renaissance Florence coming to BBC Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty examines the struggle between Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024
Travel expert warns of Florence law that’s easy to break – but could result in £420 fine Tourists could recieve hefty fines if they are caught bending the tules on these four streets The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Greece brings in new tourism measures in bid to tackle housing crisis Europe’s tourism boom has prompted hotspots such as Spain, Lisbon, Berlin and Florence to announce restrictions The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024
Why Tuscany is the Perfect Destination for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads As the remote work movement continues to gain momentum, professionals worldwide are rethinking their work environments. Remote workers and digital nomads are no longer confined to the typical office; they now seek dream locations that balance work and life in extraordinary ways. inkl · Sep 13, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024 Val McDermid and Chris Brookmyre in running for crime writing prize NOVELS set in 16th century Florence, Perthshire and the US are among those in the running for a major crime writing prize...
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2024 Sorrento to Santorini: nine Mediterranean escapes for autumn sunshine As the summer ends, the UK weather can be even more unpredictable than usual – so seek out some rays of reliable sunshine in these south European destinations
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024 Italy plans tourist tax of up to €25 a night to tackle overcrowding in cities like Florence and Rome The increased levy could fund bin collections in financially disadvantaged cities
Wallpaper · Aug 16, 2024 Stella D'Italia is a Renaissance haven that tells a story of Florence Stella D’Italia is the Florentine boutique escape by local hoteliers Matteo Perduca and Betty Soldi to know
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024 Italian hospitals report rise in heat cases as weather fails to deter tourists Number of people accessing emergency care for heat-related illnesses is up in cities including Rome, Florence and Venice
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024 Airlines are cutting the price of flights for last-minute summer holidays to as little as £15 Destinations you can reach for less include Malaga, Seville, Valencia and Florence
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 Florence locals outraged by tourist taking a topless dip in fountain The unidentified woman invited friends to join her in the 15th-century water feature
The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024 The Decameron: Netflix’s raunchy, raucous re-imagining of a medieval plague masterpiece Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron (1353) is a classic plague book. It follows ten noble people quarantining together in a beautiful villa in the Italian countryside. They have fled Florence where in 1348, when the story is set, a deadly Black Death outbreak is raging. While the sick are abandoned and…
WhatToWatch · Jul 25, 2024 The Decameron episode 1 recap: what happened to Filomena? The Decameron episode 1 sees the black death cause devastation in Florence in the 14th century.
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024 Tourist who simulated sex with Florence statue faces lifetime ban from the city The unknown woman was seen climbing up the bronze Bacchus statue that is a replica of the original by 16th century sculptor Giambologna
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024 Florence officials seek to punish tourist who ‘simulated sex’ with statue of god of wine Tourist faces lifetime ban from the city if identified