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Eike Schmidt, a former director of the Uffizi, is running for mayor of Florence, but his campaign has been beset by allegations by left-wingers.

Backed by Giorgia Meloni’s party, Eike Schmidt says cracking down on burger stands, crime and overtourism will help restore status

Ex-Uffizi director Eike Schmidt is running for mayor of Florence, risking his current position as director of the Capodimonte in Naples.

Former Uffizi gallery director Eike Schmidt launches bid for Florence mayor, forming a coalition with right-wing groups.

If elected, Eike Schmidt would form a coalition with Brothers of Italy in what could be a major blow for the left

FLORENCE, Italy—Florence is famed for its contributions to Italian art, architecture and cuisine. But these days, local leaders in the city regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance are concerned with more mundane matters: paying the bills. Amid soaring energy costs across Europe, officials at Palazzo Vecchio—the building that serves…

A mural on the wall of the school that bears the name of the young Jewish woman who died in a concentration camp

Florence is famed for its contributions to Italian art, architecture and cuisine. But these days, local leaders in the city regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance are concerned with more mundane matters: paying the bills. Amid soaring energy costs across Europe, officials at Palazzo Vecchio — the building that serves as Florence’s city hall…

Many of Florence’s retired population live on less than 9,000 euro (£7,500) a year.

Many of Florence’s retired population live on less than 9,000 euro (£7,500) a year.