Diamante to award Keys of the City to Professor Mario Pagano

The municipality of Diamante has announced its intention to award the ‘Keys of the City’ to Professor Mario Pagano, the long-time patron of TeleDiamante. The announcement was made by Mayor Achille Ordine and Councilor Francesco Bartalotta during a press conference for the 2026/27 theatrical season.

Pagano has led TeleDiamante for over forty years, transforming the local broadcaster into a cultural and social symbol for the city and the Riviera dei Cedri. Since its inception in 1981, the station has maintained an extensive audiovisual archive, documenting local politics, sports, and community events such as the 1982 ‘Murales Operation’.

Beyond his media work, Pagano has served as a delegate for the Centro Sportivo Italiano and was the city’s first Councilor for Tourism. The formal process for the award will proceed through the municipal council, with the ceremony expected to take place during the Christmas holidays to coincide with the 45th anniversary of TeleDiamante.