Regione Toscana in the news

Regione Toscana is developing a new White Paper to update its regional policies on the reception and inclusion of people with migratory backgrounds, shifting towards promoting autonomy and active participation.

The Tuscan Regional Council has approved an additional 1.75 million euros for hydraulic safety improvements on the Sr 429 in Val d'Elsa, aiming to complete works by 2027.

The Tuscan Regional Council approved an additional 1.75 million euros to complete hydraulic risk mitigation works on the SR 429 Val d’Elsa variant by 2027, preventing project interruption.

Tuscany is Italy's leading region for short-term rentals, with Florence ranking as the third city, sparking concerns about unfair competition and regulatory non-compliance from hospitality associations.

Regione Toscana's 2025 consolidated budget shows increased production value and costs, leading to a decreased net profit and growing debt, prompting concerns from the regional council's control commission.

Regione Toscana renewed agreements with various institutions to continue and expand professional training and job placement programs for incarcerated individuals, aiming to foster their reintegration into society and reduce recidivism.

The Tuscan Regional Administrative Court has suspended the derogation for starling hunting until a public hearing on December 15, 2026.

A music-based inclusion project for disadvantaged youth, "Siamo tutti suonati!", backed by Regione Toscana, will be presented at a press conference.

The Regional Council of Tuscany approved a motion to condemn the US embargo against Cuba and committed to sending medical supplies and humanitarian aid.

Regione Toscana is hosting the 5th Festival of Regions and Autonomous Provinces in Florence from October 25 to 27, 2026, to discuss regional roles, innovation, and strategic future choices for Italy.

The National Guide Dog School for the Blind in Scandicci is holding an Open Day on October 17, 2026, to showcase its activities, including puppy fostering and disability awareness, with institutional greetings from regional and local officials.

Regione Toscana is allocating 30,000 euros for road maintenance in Sestino to improve local road safety.

The Regione Toscana showcased its Territorial Information System at the Internet Festival, highlighting historical cartography, remote sensing, and citizen-centric geographic data services.

Regione Toscana's 2025 consolidated budget indicates increased production value but a decline in operating profit and higher debt, raising concerns among commission members.

Tuscany is under a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms until Friday, October 9, due to a low-pressure area over the Ligurian Sea, with a previous orange alert for specific areas.

Tuscany is under a new yellow weather alert for strong thunderstorms and hydrological risk, following an orange alert that caused damage in Viareggio and Carrara, with unstable weather expected to continue.

Tuscany is under an orange alert for severe weather with strong winds and tornadoes causing significant damage from Viareggio to Florence and Pisa, including an overturned camper and damaged buildings.

The Region of Tuscany allocated 30,000 euros for extraordinary road maintenance in Sestino to improve local road safety and quality of life.

Regione Toscana launched a flu vaccination campaign, "È già dura così," created by Net7, using a light, relatable tone to integrate health messages into common autumn inconveniences across various media channels.

FDI representatives Fantozzi and Lavorini urge the Regione Toscana to reinstate the annual financial contribution for families with severely disabled minor children, which was inexplicably suspended after 2023.