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Italy implements diverse regional cultural and tourism initiatives
Various regional and national initiatives in Italy are promoting cultural heritage, tourism, and social inclusion. In Liguria, the regional government has allocated nearly 600,000 euros to fund 206 events focused on local traditions and leisure, ensuring full coverage for 77 eligible municipal applications.
In the tourism sector, the GreenTour 2026 incentive for digitalization and sustainability has seen its application deadline extended to October 8, 2026, with revised scoring criteria for energy efficiency and digital investments. Additionally, the Itinerario della Bellezza project represented the Marche region at the World Tourism Event in Assisi to promote sustainable tourism in Pesaro and Urbino.
Cultural and social projects are also active across the country. The Festival Treccani has opened in Lecco, focusing on the theme of dialogue. In Isernia, a new Listening Bar is being developed to engage youth in cultural change. Social inclusion efforts include the ‘Stesso Campo’ sitting volley project in Livorno and the ‘Un Mare di Inclusione’ initiative in Le Castella, which uses nature to support people with disabilities. Other notable events include the Pentathlon del Boscaiolo in Chialamberto and various regional sports and arts festivals.
Entities
ANEC Lazio · Ambiente Mare Italia · Associazione Italiana Biblioteche · Attilio Fontana · Belluno Civic Library · Biblioteca Civica di Novi Ligure · Biblioteca civica di Belluno · Biblioteca diocesana Ludovico II de Torres · Camera di Commercio delle Marche · Cantù · Capuchin Order · Consiglio regionale delle Marche