Good morning from Pistoia. Here are six verified local developments for Tuesday, August 4, including an important correction and clarification to yesterday’s identity-card item.
1. Correction: paper identity cards retain limited domestic validity
Contrary to the general statement in yesterday’s briefing, Italy has extended the use of paper identity cards until January 31, 2027 for specified purposes within the country. They may still be used for dealings with public authorities, access to public services, healthcare, social-security and insurance services, postal and banking operations, and contracts already in force on August 3. They are no longer valid for international travel, and the Municipality still recommends obtaining an electronic CIE. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
2. Dialysis fault sends 55 Pistoia patients to Prato
A failure in the uninterruptible power system serving the Ceppo dialysis unit has prompted an emergency care plan. Fifty-five patients scheduled in Pistoia on Monday and today are being treated during an additional 6 p.m.–midnight shift at Santo Stefano Hospital in Prato, with transport reorganised through emergency services and volunteer associations. Normal activity at the Ceppo is expected to resume on Wednesday morning, August 5. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
3. Daytime closure on Via di Bigiano e Castel dei Bovani
A section of Via di Bigiano e Castel dei Bovani, about 150 metres from the junction with Via Colle Gigliato, is closed to traffic and parking from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. today for vegetation maintenance. Pedestrians have a protected route; residents and emergency vehicles can enter through a temporarily restored two-way arrangement on Via dell’Amicizia, controlled by traffic lights. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
4. September seaside places remain available for residents aged over 60
Pistoia’s Socialmente programme still has places for a two-week stay in Versilia from August 31 to September 14, with a choice between Viareggio and Lido di Camaiore. The package includes coach travel, full board, beach service, an accompanying representative and insurance. It is open to Pistoia residents aged over 60; bookings must be made in person with a health card at AnzianInforma, Via del Can Bianco 33, weekdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
5. Pistoiese returns to training in the city
After completing its pre-season camp in Pievepelago, Pistoiese resumes training today at the Turchi ground, where supporters can again watch the squad. Coach Pierpaolo Bisoli said the group responded well during the camp and the 2–1 friendly win over Carpi. The club will learn its Serie D group on Wednesday; the Coppa Italia begins on August 23 and the league season on September 6. Source: Report Pistoia.
6. Quarrata trattoria represents Tuscany on Rai 1
La Lanterna Blu, the long-running restaurant on Via Montalbano in Quarrata, is representing Tuscany this week on Rai 1’s Camper Osteria Italia. The programme, broadcast around midday through Thursday, pits the family-run venue against a Sardinian trattoria. Sisters Clara and Maria Trezza, who founded the restaurant in 1993, are cooking for a three-person judging panel. Source: Il Tirreno.
This briefing was prepared from local reporting and official notices available on the morning of August 4, 2026. Details may change; follow the linked sources for subsequent updates.