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Ceiling collapse at wedding reception, 6 seriously injured

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ceiling collapse of an old convent in Pistoia, where a wedding reception was taking place, left six people seriously injured and a further 29 taken to hospital.

Flooding caused by Storm Ciarán in northern Italy. Image: Italian Fire Service

Storm Ciarán kills six in Italy

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Unprecedented rainfall from Storm Ciarán led to extensive flooding across a vast expanse of Italy’s Tuscany region. Residents were trapped in their homes, hospitals submerged, and cars overturned. The storm claimed the lives of at least six people in Italy, the toll climbing to at least 12 fatalities across Western Europe on Friday.

fire brigade at earthquake hit Tuscan towns

Earthquake hits north-east Tuscany

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Tuscany early Monday. Mayors of the affected areas say there could be hundreds of displaced families as a result.

Pienza locals unable to sleep after bells silenced

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Locals are blaming tourists for silencing the clocktower bells in Pienza, Tuscany. The bells will not toll during the hours of 10pm and 7am, after B&Bs said their guests complained.

Panzanella a Tuuscan saled perfect for hot summer nights

The Food of Italy: Panzanella and Tuscany

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In this series, we delve into the culinary delights of Italy. Tuscany – home to Florence, Siena, Lucca and many more beautiful towns, villages and cities – is where you’ll find this salad. Panzanella, a basic yet filling salad perfect for those hot summer nights.

15 Best Things to do in Florence – 2025

April 10, 2023January 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence is a cultural mecca, packed with history, beautiful architecture and sites of significant interest. The capital and heart of Tuscany, its beauty lies in its size. Easy to navigate, it has a more intimate atmosphere than Rome and as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement its worldwide importance cannot be understated.