ANCIM reports that the budget bill currently being debated in Parliament, out of over 400 "reported" amendments, includes only two of direct relevance to the municipalities of the smaller islands. In the press release, the Association calls on the Government and Parliament to pay greater attention to the structural needs of island communities and calls for strengthening measures...
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a new national campaign, "Welcome to Meraviglia," dedicated to promoting villages and smaller islands through a coordinated visual presence at Italy's main rail hubs. The goal is to strengthen the image of island destinations as places of authenticity, environmental quality, and sustainable tourism, promoting a narrative that unites natural heritage, local communities, and more.
The Council of Ministers has approved, upon the proposal of the Ministers for Regional Affairs and for Civil Protection and Maritime Policies, the bill for the development of smaller marine, lagoon, and lake islands. The measure recognizes the specificity of islands as a disadvantage and promotes sustainable development based on...