Palagi, a councillor for Sinistra Progetto Civico, claims: “The foundation to manage energy communities was supposed to be up and running by 2025.” Deputy Mayor Galgani says: “We are being penalised by the constant changes to the regulations.” And the city council unanimously approves a motion calling for swift action

From the Old Masters to the fine craftsmanship of the decorative arts, one cannot help but regret not being a billionaire – or at least a millionaire. In Florence, amongst elegant foreigners queuing for antiques 

Water is seeping into the Uffizi and soaking the "Bacchus". The painting has been saved thanks to one of those display cases which, in recent years, have also protected the masterpieces from food and paint thrown by environmentalists. A pane of glass separates art from a world that is becoming increasingly difficult to keep at bay

Ponte al Pino is once again bringing rail services to a standstill in Florence. There will be disruption, but this was to be expected. The real problem in Italy isn’t the roadworks: it’s being surprised every time someone carries them out