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River Arno remains high but under second level warning after aother ares of Tuscany floods

Rescue operations continue in Tuscany after floods and landslides

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rescue teams worked across 14 municipalities on Saturday after Tuscany floods and landslides left residents stranded, the local prefecture said.

Image shows the river Arno at dangerously high level under the Ponte Vecchio. A red alert has been issued as flood is expected this afternoon. Image credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Red Alert: Torrential Rain Hits Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna faced severe weather on Friday as torrential rain caused widespread flooding and pushed several rivers beyond alert levels. A red alert is now in place for Florence, Pisa, and Prato.

Michelangelo's three pietas to be displayed in Florence. Image is of the pieta in the Vatican.

Florence to host Michelangelo museum

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence will host the world’s most significant Michelangelo museum, dedicated to the artist, thanks to a collaboration between the Accademia Gallery and the Bargello Museums.

Stickers on self check-in keyboxes in Florence. The boxes will no longer be allowed as self-check-in is now prohibited.

Florence orders removal of self check-in keyboxes

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence authorities have ordered the removal of self check-in keyboxes from holiday rental properties by 25 February, as part of efforts to tackle over-tourism in the city.

Still from video showing desecration of St Peter's altar

St Peter’s High Altar desecrated

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 40-year-old man of Romanian nationality desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican by climbing onto it and toppling six bronze candelabras, each dating back to 1865 and valued at €30,000. He then began removing the linen altar cloth before being swiftly detained by Vatican security personnel.

The 10,000-dwt Guang Rong (built 2001) grounded at Marina di Massa, Italy.Photo: Guardia Costiera

Protective Booms Installed around grounded cargo ship

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thirty-six hours after the Guang Rong cargo ship grounded at the dock at Marina di Massa (Massa Carrara) on Tuesday evening, protective booms were installed around the vessel yesterday to contain any potential fuel spills. Authorities reported no signs of fuel leaks at the time.