Good morning from Pistoia. Here are eight local developments to know on Wednesday, September 16, covering public safety, business, culture and practical changes across the province.
1. Lamporecchio farmer remains in intensive care after machinery accident
A 38-year-old farmer is in intensive care at Empoli hospital after a ride-on mower overturned while he was working in an olive grove on the Montalbano hills. He remained conscious during the rescue, and doctors describe his condition as stable but requiring close observation. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
2. Three-year-old returns home after dog attack in Casalguidi
The child seriously injured by a dog on Saturday has been discharged from Florence’s Meyer children’s hospital following surgery. His family said the bite narrowly missed a major vein; he will now need two weeks of complete rest while recovering from wounds to the head, neck and shoulder. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
3. Police investigate violent attempted robbery at a Pistoia café
An assailant armed with a hammer tried to rob Caffè Giulia in the Sant’Agostino area early Sunday. The owner resisted and suffered a hand injury before the attacker fled without completing the theft. Investigators are examining footage from cameras inside and outside the premises. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
4. Historic Agliana hospitality site reopens with new identities
The former Giulio hotel and restaurant reopens today as Ristorante Spartaco and Hotel Lavagnini. The investment includes a restaurant and pizzeria with more than 100 seats, plus a renovated nine-room, three-star hotel aimed partly at business travellers. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
5. Former Marini pasta-factory complex in Montecatini heads to auction
A centrally located mixed-use property associated with the former Pastificio Marini is being offered through a court auction. The six lots, covering commercial, office, residential and production space, carry a combined base value of just over €902,000; online bids are due by noon on December 15. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
6. Four-day medieval festival begins tomorrow in Piazza del Duomo
Pistoia Medioevo runs from September 17 to 20 with historical talks, guided visits, processions, music, fencing, falconry, street performance and family activities. The programme recalls the city’s 1322 peace settlement and forms part of Pistoia’s year as Italian Capital of the Book. Some visits and banquets require advance booking. Source: Report Pistoia.
7. Teatri di Pistoia completes its 2026–27 cultural programme
The foundation has unveiled its dance, contemporary theatre, youth and training schedules, completing a season designed to spread performances across several city venues while Teatro Manzoni is unavailable. Highlights begin in October and include new productions, regional exclusives and 25 shows for children, families and schools. Source: Report Pistoia.
8. Via Don Bosco traffic restrictions scheduled for Thursday and Friday
Repairs to a water-main leak will close the section of Via Don Bosco between Via San Biagio in Cascheri and Via Piero della Francesca on September 17 and 18. Parking will also be prohibited, while emergency access remains guaranteed and temporary two-way traffic will assist residents. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
This briefing reflects information available on the morning of September 16, 2026. Details may change as official updates are issued.