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aftermath of Calenzano fuel depot explosion. Credit: Vigili del fuoco on X

Alarm raised before explosion at Calenzano fuel depot

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Investigators revealed on Tuesday that an operator raised the alarm moments before the explosion that killed five workers at Calenzano fuel depot, near Florence, on Monday. The incident occurred at platform 6 of the depot’s 10-platform loading area.

ENI plant rexplostion. (image credit: Eugenio Giani/Facebook)

Two dead, three missing after ENI plant explosion

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two people have died, nine others are injured, and three remain missing following an explosion at an Eni plant near Florence.

Vasari Corridor from the Uffizi as seen from the Ponte Vecchio Credit: Wikipedia

The Vasari Corridor in Florence to Reopen

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vasari Corridor, which links the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti is to reopen to the public on 21 December following an extensive restoration. The reopening marks the end of an 11-million-euro renovation project, initiated in 2022. The 700-metre stretch from the Uffizi to Boboli Gardens is the section available to the public.

Florence Announces Ten-Point Plan to Tackle Overtourism

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence Mayor, Sara Funaro, has unveiled a ten-point plan to address overtourism and improve life for local residents. The plan, which comes into effect in 2025, includes measures aimed at reducing the impact of tourism on Florence.

Historic G7 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting Kicks Off in Florence

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The first-ever G7 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, being held from 13th November to 15th November 2024, in Florence, is making history by dedicating an entire session to this vital sector.

Save Florence protest at G7 tourism summit. The government is now challenging Tuscany's new tourism law.

‘Save Florence’ flash mob protest at G7 Tourism Summit in Florence

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, the “Save Florence” activist group staged a flash mob against overtourism during the G7 tourism ministers’ summit in Florence.

Historic Florentine villa where Queen Victoria holidayed up for sale

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The historic Villa Palmieri, once a favoured holiday spot for Queen Victoria, is now on the market for over €50 million (£43 million).

Michelangelo's David in the Accademia, Florence.

On this day in history: Michelangelo’s David unveiled

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 8th September 1504, Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the sculpture of the Biblical hero David, was unveiled in the Piazza dell Signoria, Florence.

The Trevi Fountain in Rome. By Diliff - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3943681

Tourists show disrespect for Italian monuments

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the latest event concerning Italian monuments, a Swiss tourist was found in the Trevi Fountain in Rome at 3am on Sunday.

First woman mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, Image courtesy of PRESS OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE Funaro is one of the victims of the lewd website, since shut down

Florence votes in first woman mayor

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left has retained control of the mayoralties of Florence and Bari, won back Perugia from the centre-right, and swept all five regional capitals up for vote, including Potenza and Campobasso. Florence voted in its first woman mayor.