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Beta’s New 450 RC Dirtbike Wants To Do It All

Italian off-road motorcycle specialist Beta has a knack for making versatile, well-rounded machines. Personally, I was quite impressed with the approachability and versatility of the XTrainer. From grassroots 125 enduro bikes, all the way to race-winning big-bore MX machines, the Florence-based marque has off-road performance coursing through its veins.

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Fiorentina Midfielder Edoardo Bove In Medically Induced Coma

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in coma after collapsing during Serie A match. Updates on his condition and outpouring of support from teammates, fans, ...

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One of Italy’s most beautiful cities issues 10-point plan to tackle overtourism

The city has repeatedly pressed for a special regulation from the national government

The Independent UK

The week in art: Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael; Drawing the Italian Renaissance – review

A trio of Renaissance masters look over each other’s shoulders in Florence 1504, while a parallel show of drawings gets to the very heart of their art

The Guardian - UK

Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo: who is the greatest of the Renaissance masters?

Ahead of a new exhibition at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, writers make a case for each of Renaissance art’s big three, from the secretive genius of Leonardo to Raphael’s beguiling brilliance and the space-filling majesty of Michelangelo

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Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael review – bitchy Da Vinci conquers the army of gnarly nudes

The battle scenes at the centre of this somewhat academic exhibition ring with unforgettable violence – as Leonardo’s howling warrior prepares to sever an enemy’s hand

The Guardian - UK

Meet the Welsh champions’ goalkeeper set to face David de Gea in dream European tie against Fiorentina

The New Saints are heading to Florence for a David-and-Goliath tie in the Europa Conference League

The Independent UK

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

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...

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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 Independent 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

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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

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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

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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 Conversation

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…

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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.

Evening Standard

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

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

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