English Language Media in Tuscany

The international English language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Tuscany...

Radio in Tuscany

The following English-language radio stations broadcast in Tuscany:

  • Italian Groove Radio broadcasts Italian, British and American music with announcements in English. Listen online with WinAmp Media Player
  • American Forces Network (AFN) broadcasts radio programmes in English to the American Army Base, Camp Darby. The station is The Eagle Livorno and broadcasts mainly music with military-related information, including events at the base on 106.0 FM. An alternative service on 107.0 FM includes mainly talk shows and news items from American media, as well as classic-rock music sessions from 14:00-18:00. Coverage is in and around the base:
  • The Eagle Livorno
    Camp Darby (Livorno-Pisa) Unit
    At    : Via Aurelia Sud, 56121 Coltano (PI)
    Tel    : 050 548 300

Magazines and Newspapers

  • The Grapevine is a free monthly publication for the English-speaking community of Lucca. It can be found at local newsagents and may be also obtained by annual subscription
  • The Florentine is a free bi-weekly newspaper covering news, events, culture, politics, business, travel, food, sport and weather in and around the Florence area. Copies are distributed at the International School, bookshops, American universities, Internet cafes, health clubs, hotels and by hand at the major squares in the city
  • Tuscan Living Magazine is a tri-monthly free magazine distributed throughout the region
  • Vista Magazine publishes an overview of events, news and information regarding Florence and Tuscany for the visitor, resident and student
  • Valley Life in English and Italian, this magazine provides information on culture and social issues of
    the Upper Tiber Valley, Cortona, Arezzo and Perugia

Online media in English for Tuscany

  • The Barga News: online publication about life in and around the small town of Barga in the province of Lucca. It includes a daily update, a book exchange and a guide to what to do in the area
  • Trekking: an Italian magazine featuring information about accommodation, excursions, events, holidays and articles; online versions in English, German and Italian. To see the section on Tuscany: Click here

International newspapers in Tuscany

Foreign newspapers are available at several newspaper stands around Tuscany, usually on the day following issue.