The Latest Breaking News from Florence

Scientists resort to unconventional solution to problem of centuries of dirt on Medici family monument

Renaissance works transported for first time since the artist installed them in churches 600 years ago

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Pope Francis has been forced to cancel a trip to Florence this Sunday and Ash Wednesday services next week, because of an acute flare up of pain in his knee, the Vatican said on Friday.

Pope Francis has canceled a scheduled Sunday visit to Florence and will not preside over Ash Wednesday commemorations next week

The Italian city regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance is concerned with more mundane matters these days

‘I am terrified of the gas bill. If it doubles, I’ll eat in the dark,’ says one 95-year-old Italian retiree

Social impact of Italy’s 50% energy price rise is evident in city where 27.6% of the population is over 65

Prosecutors in Florence have requested trial indictment for former Italian Premier Matteo Renzi for alleged illegal political party funding

Letters: Lauro Martines gives us a history lesson on the reality of life in Renaissance Florence. Plus letters from Michael Sanders, Sylvia Dunkley and Yvonne Williams

Andy Haldane says city’s crucible-like atmosphere created ‘combustion’ for economic prosperity