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Livorno opens La Trottola
Space for family support.
Photo · Comune di Livorno · CC BY 4.0
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Coppetto Bridge reconnects two towns
Inaugurated on October 3.
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At Sant’Orsola, outpatient services move closer together
Bologna inaugurates pavilion 26, with transfers of services due to finish during October.
Archive · Mattia Barci · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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San Vincenzo’s Rodari gym is back in the game
The €500,000 refurbishment has been inaugurated, with a new playing surface, changing rooms, heating and outdoor school access areas.
Photo · Comune di San Vincenzo · CC0 1.0
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Brescia adds new play equipment and surfaces in eleven parks
The city reports the completion of its 2026 works: over €161,000 for inclusive equipment and impact-absorbing surfaces.
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Rozzano opens a place to explore routes towards work
The eighth Rete hub has opened for people aged 16–35, offering training and guidance without promising employment.
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Bologna’s tram bridge takes its place over the Navile
The 192-tonne structure has been lifted into position in Corticella. More construction is needed before the Green Line can carry passengers.
Archive · Mattes · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Rimini opens a help desk for feeling less new in town
Since 25 September, Rimini4Talent has offered free guidance on housing, transport, work and training to students, professionals and families.
Archive · Nicolaianna · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Small firms are innovating more. A rocket is optional
ISTAT’s 24 September report finds more innovation activity in 2022–2024. Better ways of working count, while resources and sustainability remain challenges.
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In Villa di Villa, nursery and preschool grow side by side
The early years centre opened on 26 September, bringing together two preschool classes and a new nursery with forty places.
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In Trento, a butterfly brings young voices to a wall
A collective mural at the former Atesina site was inaugurated on 28 September, following a programme of conversation and creative work.
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Monterenzio makes its town hall easier to reach
A new platform lift improves access to the first floor, including the Council Chamber: a practical step towards removing physical barriers.
Photo · Comune di Monterenzio · CC BY 4.0
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England makes more room for interests beyond the bell
An updated programme supports music, sport and practical activities in over four hundred schools. The list of areas was added on 25 September.
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San Gregorio gets both directions back
Two-way traffic returns to Viale Europa after excavation and pipe installation. Construction continues: reopening is a step forward, not the finish line.
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Fidenza celebrates a school already full of life
The Ongaro Cremonini school at Villa Ferro has held its inauguration: nineteen classrooms, workshops and green space. Lessons began in April.
Archive · Comune di Fidenza · CC BY 4.0
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In Livorno, a team starts with sharing the same court
A sitting volleyball project aims to bring together people with and without disabilities. Its launch is planned for 3 October; a lasting team is the goal.
Photo · Comune di Livorno · CC BY 4.0
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Understanding algorithms starts with a lesson
UNESCO opens a new edition of its free digital citizenship course. Portuguese joins the languages available; lessons begin on 12 October.
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At Niguarda, a house helps families stay close
Seven rooms beside the paediatric wards support families while children are in hospital.
Archive · Stefano Stabile · CC BY-SA 3.0
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In Genoa, a shutter opens onto neighbourhood life
ApriMaddalena has been inaugurated: a small confiscated property will host shared activities and services.
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Casoria’s neighbourhood gains room to play
Arpino has opened a free space for basketball and parkour. A new place to meet will need care beyond the ribbon-cutting.
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Beinasco celebrates a school already full of small beginnings
The new Rita Levi Montalcini early-years centre invites the town to a celebration on 25 September. Children began attending on the 14th.
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A garden joins everyday support in Crusinallo
Centro DO inaugurated its new outdoor space on 23 September. It adds to provision for disabled people and activities for older people.
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In Sant’Angelo a Fasanella, a building site becomes a school
The secondary school moves into a completed multipurpose centre after its previous building closed for safety reasons.
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Newly released data trace the journey to school
Istat publishes its study commuting matrix for 2021. An accessible resource whose limits matter as much as its numbers.
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Uzbekistan invests in the people who check workers’ rights
A training programme has begun in Tashkent, using evidence, data and interviewing skills to strengthen labour inspections.
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Sixteen 3D printers find a second life in LA schools
UCLA reports sixteen printer donations in 2026, with workshops, tools and spare parts to help Los Angeles schools keep making.
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Trento renews a place where people can ask for help
Punto d’incontro has refurbished premises, private advice rooms and linked services for people experiencing homelessness.
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An abandoned school site becomes a place to play
Casalnuovo opened a free sports space on 21 September, turning a former school site into Campania’s first Sport Illumina playground.
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Turin strengthens support for foster carers
Higher foster-care contributions have been approved. The changes are due to take effect in November.
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In Rimini, finding a sport gets a little easier
The Back to Sport 2026 directory is available, with clubs, activities and family contacts.
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L’Aquila opens a workshop for possibilities
A new Autismo Abruzzo hub will build routes towards work around people’s abilities and aspirations.
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Turin makes room for a more welcoming neighbourhood hub
Refurbished public baths on Via Agliè now offer showers, practical support and space to meet in Barriera di Milano.
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In Rimini, independence begins at home
The city reports on Turchetta’s first year: six young people with disabilities share a home, supported by educators.
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Treatment needs a reliable supply
WHO has presented a strategy for more dependable supplies of childhood cancer medicines. Coordinated purchasing and more qualified suppliers are among the planned measures.
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Forlì makes more room for school
Eight classrooms at Centro Studi Allende bring back students previously taught at a separate site.
Archive · Millisarti · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mirafiori puts city services under one roof
A new desk at Cascina Giajone brings municipal information and services together in the Turin neighbourhood.
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In Madagascar, learning a trade can help the forest
Training and placements in Sambava offer economic alternatives. Graduates still need support after their courses.
Archive · Frank Vassen · CC BY 2.0
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Manerba opens a school without steps
The new Don Angelo Merici preschool is inaugurated, with five classes, a garden and accessible spaces.
Photo · Comune di Manerba del Garda · CC BY 4.0
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Palermo puts three public homes back to use
The council reports new public-housing allocations to eligible families.
Archive · Bernhard J. Scheuvens (Bjs) · CC0 1.0
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Turin brings Via Roma onto one level
Pedestrianisation is complete and the paving meets the arcades: the city describes its central street’s transformation.
Archive · Guilhem Vellut · CC BY 2.0
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Viet Nam: eight schools prepare for tomorrow
Supplies and practical tools support learning after the 2025 typhoons.
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Centobuchi gets ready for school
The refurbished primary school is inaugurated; pupils are due back on 14 September.
Archive · Municipality of Monteprandone · CC BY 4.0
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Fiumicello takes a walk
A new route links fields, waterways and churches.
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The Gambia: finding children who missed vaccinations
WHO reports on catch-up doses and household monitoring.
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Santarcangelo starts with a home
The renewed Housing First programme plans to support up to six people individually.
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In Mtandire, the clinic takes to the road
In Malawi, young people’s advocacy has brought sexual and reproductive health services into their neighbourhood.
Archive · Brian Dell · Entheta · Public domain
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Rimini switches its 1927 fountain back on
Building work at the Silver Sirotti Gardens is complete.
Photo · Comune di Rimini · CC BY 4.0
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Castelfiorentino makes room for thirty children
The Campo di Stelle nursery has been inaugurated. Its garden still needs completing.
Archive · Mario Lensi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Turin offers seven places to build independence
Housing and support for vulnerable young adults: the inauguration marks an already active service.
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Bari opens a free shop for families
At Hub Nest, parents can collect children’s items without having to offer anything in return.
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Bologna clears nursery waiting lists for children over nine months
For younger babies, the waiting list is around 60% shorter.
Archive · Mattes · CC BY-SA 4.0
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TG5 opens a window in Italian Sign Language
A weekday LIS bulletin is announced alongside other accessibility tools.
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Ivrea’s Olivetti nursery belongs to the children again
The historic building reopened on 1 September after a €4.6 million restoration.
Archive · Davide Mauro · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Bhutan puts rabies on the back foot. Prevention gets the credit.
WHO validates the elimination of dog-mediated human rabies as a public health problem.
Archive · Abhijit Kar Gupta · CC BY 2.0
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The sea belongs to everyone. Rimini is taking that seriously
Almost 3,900 people welcomed and bookings on the rise: Rimini’s accessible beach reports provisional summer figures.
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