Good morning. Here are seven selected developments and practical updates for Pistoia on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
1. Startup-fund recipients ordered to repay regional money
The Court of Auditors has issued three rulings concerning public support intended for new businesses. Two entrepreneurs linked to activities in Pistoia and Prato were ordered to return about €19,000 each after advances received in 2017 and 2019 were found not to have been used or documented for the approved startup purposes. The cases form part of wider Guardia di Finanza inquiries into the management of the funding. Source: Il Tirreno.
2. Tests confirm toxic cleaner in a woman's coffee
Toxicology analysis has confirmed the presence of a drain-cleaning chemical in a cup handed to the Carabinieri by a Pistoia woman. Her husband remains in custody while prosecutors investigate the alleged poisoning. According to the reported findings, the detected amount would not by itself be expected to cause severe or fatal effects, but repeated exposure could be more dangerous; further quantitative tests have been requested. Source: La Nazione.
3. Applications open for an affordable-rent apartment
Applications will be accepted until August 24 for an apartment in the Cittadella Solidale complex at Via Bassa della Vergine 36. The home is offered at a controlled rent under the partnership involving the Comune di Pistoia, Misericordia and Fondazione Caript. Eligibility requirements and application documents are available in the municipal notice. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
4. “Parola di libro” opens a route into publishing
A new training programme linked to Pistoia Italian Book Capital 2026 will run at Biblioteca San Giorgio from September 25 to October 17. The course explores how books are produced, the professions behind publishing and the skills required to work in the sector. Source: Report Pistoia.
5. Le Piastre race cancelled under swine-fever restrictions
The eighth Trofeo Tiziano Spampani, scheduled for Thursday, July 30 at Le Piastre, has been cancelled. Organisers said the event could not be adapted in time to comply with the disease-containment rules introduced in response to the swine-fever emergency. Source: La Nazione.
6. Notturna di San Jacopo returns on Wednesday
The 11th edition starts at 8:00 p.m. on July 29 from Piazza del Duomo, with a 9-kilometre competitive race and non-competitive routes of 6 and 3 kilometres. Traffic controls will operate approximately from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.; parking with removal is prohibited on Via Roma and Via Cavour, with additional temporary restrictions along the city-centre route. Sources: Comune di Pistoia and La Nazione.
7. Via della Chiesina closes for water-network work
A section of Via della Chiesina will be closed to traffic and parking on July 29 and 30 while work is carried out on the water network. Drivers should follow the temporary signs and local diversions. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
This original English briefing was compiled on July 28, 2026 after reviewing Report Pistoia, Il Tirreno – Pistoia, La Nazione – Pistoia/Montecatini and official Comune di Pistoia updates. Overlapping stories and subjects already covered in recent editions were removed.