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The Latest Breaking News from Florence

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

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

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

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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.

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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 National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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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

Wallpaper

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 Guardian - UK

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

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 Independent UK

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…

The Conversation

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.

WhatToWatch

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

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Florence officials seek to punish tourist who ‘simulated sex’ with statue of god of wine

Tourist faces lifetime ban from the city if identified

The Guardian - UK

Intruder climbs up to dome of Florence Cathedral overnight for selfie

Local media reports say 17-year-old is suspected of stunt, which was posted on Instagram

The Independent UK

Felon, 21, kills four in mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party before turning gun on himself

Suspected killer Chase Garvey, 21, was not invited to the party but was known to others at the gathering

Cycling Weekly

New Specialized S-Works shoes break cover at Tour de France

The shoes were spotted on the feet of Remco Evenepeol during a training ride in Florence ahead of the opening stages

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France 24

France's Bardet wins Tour de France opener as Cavendish stuggles

Cycling 206 kilometres from Florence to Rimini for a hot and hilly stage, French climber Romain Bardet crossed the line to claim the first yellow jersey. Britain’s Mark Cavendish struggled, finishing second last over the line.

Cycling News

Tour de France: Romain Bardet steals the show on stage 1 to claim first maillot jaune

Thrilling first Tour de France stage from Florence to Rimini puts paid to GC hopes of Gaudu, Buitrago

Cycling News

Jan Hirt taken down by spectator's bag, breaks teeth before Tour de France opener in hit to Evenepoel's climbing support

Fans flood team area before start of stage 1 in Florence, key domestique for Evenepoel goes down but starts stage

Cycling News

As it happened: Breakaway holds off charging peloton in thrilling close finish as DSM-Firmenich PostNL take 1-2 in opener

206km from Florence to Rimini will test the major contenders from the outset

Evening Standard

Tour de France 2024 start time, TV channel and FREE live stream today

Florence hosts Saturday’s Grand Depart as Tadej Pogacar looks for historic double

The Independent UK

Tour de France 2024 stage 4 preview: Map and profile of 140km route as GC riders battle on Col du Galibier

The first mountain stage of this year’s Tour takes the peloton into France for the first time and culminates in the long, draining Galibier climb before a fast descent to Valloire

The Independent UK

I have nothing to lose: Mark Cavendish ready for one more shot at TdF history

Cavendish will line up for Saturday’s opening stage in Florence with 34 Tour stage wins to his name, sharing the all-time record with Eddy Merckx.

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