Good morning. Here are seven verified updates shaping Pistoia and the wider province on Tuesday, August 11.
Malicious redirect found behind QR code on mountain trail map
A printed tourist map of the Pistoia mountains contains accurate routes and points of interest, but its QR code was found to redirect users to inappropriate online material. Abetone Cutigliano mayor Gabriele Bacci described the incident as a malicious redirection of the link. Visitors should avoid the affected QR code and use current official tourism channels for digital route information. Source: La Nazione, August 9.
September electronic-ID appointments open as August slots fill up
Pistoia’s Registry Office says all August appointments for electronic identity cards are taken. For September, Monday and Friday morning appointments must be booked through the Demographic Services reception desk by calling 0573 371800, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Appointments for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday remain available through the municipality’s online booking system. Source: Report Pistoia, August 7.
“Parola di libro” course opens a window onto publishing careers
A new training programme linked to Pistoia’s year as Italian Book Capital will run at the San Giorgio Library from September 25 to October 17. Developed with publisher Marcos y Marcos, the course covers the full publishing chain, including writing, translation, editing, graphic design, promotion, economics and contracts, combining theory with interactive workshops. Source: Report Pistoia, August 10.
Pistoiese learns its 2026–27 Serie D schedule
Pistoiese will begin its 34-match Serie D campaign at home against Solbiatese on September 6. The club has been placed in Group D, with the regular season scheduled to close on May 2, 2027, against Pontedera. The first derby meeting with Pontedera is set for December 20. Source: Report Pistoia, August 10.
Montecatini library tests continuous opening after scheduled closure
The Leandro Magnani municipal library at Villa Forini Lippi is testing uninterrupted weekday opening from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The building is currently closed from August 10 to 23 for its planned inventory and reorganisation; the extended schedule is expected to resume afterward and continue through October 2. Source: Il Tirreno, August 5.
Partial solar eclipse and Perseids share the sky on August 12
Tuscany is preparing for two astronomical highlights on Wednesday. A partial solar eclipse is expected from about 7:30 p.m., reaching maximum coverage shortly before sunset at roughly 8:20–8:25 p.m.; the Perseid meteor shower follows after dark. Observers need an unobstructed north-western horizon and must use certified eclipse viewers or solar filters, never looking directly at the sun. Source: La Nazione, August 10.
Pistoia remembers historic restaurateur Francesco Gelli
Francesco Gelli, founder of one of Pistoia’s best-known delicatessens and rotisseries, has died aged 86. He opened his first city shop in 1959, and the business became a familiar meeting point for generations of residents and students. Hundreds of messages have remembered his warmth, professionalism and contribution to local food traditions. Source: La Nazione, August 10.
This briefing is an original English-language digest based on local reporting and official information available on the morning of August 11, 2026.