Good morning. Here are seven verified updates shaping Pistoia and the wider province on Sunday, August 9.
Malicious redirect hits Pistoia mountain tourism map
A QR code printed on a tourist map for the Pistoia mountains was found to redirect users to an adult-content website instead of the intended online map. The printed routes and points of interest remain correct. Abetone Cutigliano mayor Gabriele Bacci described the incident as a malicious redirection; Confesercenti has been contacted to restore the proper destination. Visitors should avoid using the QR code until the repair is confirmed. Source: La Nazione, August 9.
Investigation continues after prison death linked to Montecatini arrest
Prato prosecutors are investigating the death of a 32-year-old man who had been arrested in Montecatini in late July and later transferred to Dogaia prison. Three cellmates are under investigation for pre-intentional homicide, while forensic examinations and an autopsy are expected to clarify the sequence of events and the cause of death. Source: La Nazione, August 8.
New Via Lucchese roundabout works get under way
Construction is starting on a new roundabout along the Lucchese corridor as part of the road changes connected with the Pistoia–Montecatini railway-doubling project. The intervention is intended to reorganise traffic around the works area; drivers should watch for temporary signs and changing site arrangements. Source: Report Pistoia, August 8.
Montecatini plans direct management of the Gallo roundabout
Montecatini Terme intends to take the SP26 roundabout in Via Camporcioni on loan from the Province and assume responsibility for its green areas, maintenance and upgrading. The council has approved the policy direction and aims to complete the agreement in September, placing the gateway within a wider programme for city roundabouts. Source: La Nazione, August 9.
Air ambulance called after cyclist falls in Quarrata
Emergency services, including the Pegaso air ambulance, responded after a cyclist fell in Quarrata on Saturday morning. Early reporting suggested that a sudden illness may have caused the fall; no further confirmed medical details were available at publication time. Source: Report Pistoia, August 8.
Tuscany’s state universities receive €720.4 million
The 2026 ordinary financing fund assigns €720.4 million to Tuscany’s state university system, €2.8 million more than in 2025 and 21% above the 2019 level. The allocation supports teaching, research, staffing and institutional operations across the region’s universities and advanced schools. Source: Report Pistoia, August 8.
Lumos Pistoia opens pre-season training on Monday
Lumos Pistoia begins preparations for the 2026/27 Serie A2 basketball season on Monday, August 10, under coach Franco Ciani. The opening day at LumoSquare includes sessions at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.; double sessions continue on most days through Saturday, with a single morning practice on Wednesday. Antonio Novori is expected to join the group on August 12. Source: Report Pistoia, August 8.
This briefing is an original English-language digest based on local reporting and official information available on the morning of August 9, 2026.