Good morning from Pistoia. Here are six important local stories for Thursday, July 16, selected from the latest reporting and official city information.
1. Six-year sentence in attempted murder and stalking case. A court has sentenced a man to six years after finding him guilty of attempting to kill his former partner, alongside a pattern of abuse and stalking. The ruling brings a major local criminal case to its first judicial conclusion. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
2. Four people investigated over false prescriptions for fentanyl and other opioids. Investigators say forged medical stamps were allegedly used to obtain powerful medicines later sold to people with drug dependency. The inquiry spans the provinces of Florence, Lucca and Pistoia and includes two healthcare workers among those under investigation. Source: La Nazione.
3. Pistoia celebrates the traditional dressing of San Jacopo tonight. The city’s July patronal celebrations reach one of their most recognisable moments on July 16, when the statue above the Cathedral is dressed in its red cloak. The ceremony strengthens the link between religious tradition, civic identity and the events leading to the Giostra dell’Orso on July 25. Source: Report Pistoia.
4. Eurogym reaches its final celebration, with traffic controls continuing. Thousands of young gymnasts and their delegations are completing the European festival today. For the closing party at Monteoliveto, parking restrictions apply from 2 p.m. until midnight in Via Antonini and Via Bindi. Other temporary measures connected with Eurogym remain in place in parts of the city through July 19, while preparations for the Giostra dell’Orso bring further changes later in the month. Sources: Comune di Pistoia and Report Pistoia.
5. “S.O.S. Anziani” support service is now active. The municipal listening, information and assistance service for residents aged over 60 started early on July 15. It will operate every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through August 31, offering a practical point of contact during the hottest part of the summer. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
6. The Misericordia relay returns to Campiglio. The Staffetta della Misericordia–Memorial Maestripieri, one of the area’s established summer running events, takes place today. Temporary traffic measures will accompany the race in Campiglio, and motorists should follow local signs and instructions. Sources: La Nazione – Pistoia and Report Pistoia.
This is an original English briefing based on a review of Report Pistoia, Il Tirreno – Pistoia, La Nazione – Pistoia/Montecatini and official updates from the Comune di Pistoia. Follow the linked sources for continuing coverage and any last-minute practical changes.