Riminesi by Pope Leo
Over 450 Rimini residents, led by Bishop Nicolò Anselmi, arrived in St. Peter’s Square 33 days after the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Rimini. The Pontiff thanked the community for their welcome and encouraged them to grow in faith. After the hearing he received a delegation and some gifts, including the Rimini shirt and a lifeguard kit. The Pug And the Courier they also report on the commitments announced by Anselmi, from the football pitch in prison to the hospital in Gaza.
Beaches from 30 thousand euros
38 offers have been received for 27 beach areas between Torre Pedrera and Rivabella, for a total of 107 thousand square metres. The annual costs, including rent and services, range from around 5 thousand to almost 30 thousand euros. The concessions will last five years and awards are expected by mid-October. As he reports the Pugtwo companies from Rome and Milan are also participating in the tender. The operation represents a first test in view of the 2027 auctions.
Giuliano Saponi, accident dismissed
The incident of May 7, 2023 involving Giuliano Saponi was archived. The investigating judge Raffaella Ceccarelli believes that the man was hit by a pirate vehicle in via Coriano, ruling out the possibility of an attack with a hockey stick. No person responsible has been identified. The judge specifies that the accident could, “in a purely investigative hypothesis”, have a link with the Pierina Paganelli case, but everything remains “conjectural and not proven”. The Courier also reports the position of Louis Dassilva’s lawyer.
Anti-smog measures, heating turned on from November 1st
From 1 October to 31 March, the traffic restrictions envisaged by Pair 2030 will return to Rimini. From Monday to Friday, from 8.30 to 18.30, several more polluting vehicles will be affected in the urban seaside area of State Road 16. On eco-friendly Sundays the bans will also extend to Euro 5 diesels. The Courier it also signals the start of heating from November 1st, with a maximum temperature of 19 degrees in homes.
Fear at school
A sixteen-year-old was apparently attacked by about ten boys as he left a high school in the Rimini area. According to the complaint presented by the family to the police, the young man was lured into a park and hit with kicks and punches, suffering a head injury and a wound to the temple stitched with eight stitches. The mother reported to the Pug that the son is terrified and is considering changing his school. Originally there would be a rivalry between groups of young people.
Foreign children at school
The debate on the Ferrari school in Rimini returns to the center of attention after the declarations of Gioenzo Renzi, FdI group leader in the city council. In 2024, nine out of ten classes had more than 30% foreign students. However, Flc Cgil disputes the interpretation of the data as evidence of a failure of integration. Marco Tonti recalls that many students were born in Rimini and speak Italian. Union and Tonti, as reported the Courierask for greater investments in staff, spaces and services.
29 million for the Grand Hotel in Riccione
The Grand Hotel in Riccione was sold to New Eden srl for 29.365 million euros, after 16 bids of 250 thousand euros in the judicial auction linked to the bankruptcy of Marebello srl. The price also includes Villa Bianca, Warehouses, Torre 900, Villa Bruna, swimming pool and building areas. The company is 98% owned by Mla Realty Limited of Hong Kong. The Pug And the Courier report that a higher bid within ten days could reopen the auction.
San Marino in space
San Marino is focusing on the Space Economy by adhering to the Artemis Accords, the agreement promoted by the United States for the civil exploration and peaceful use of space. The agreements, born in 2020 and signed by around 70 countries, define principles for missions to the Moon and Mars and for research on space resources. Second the Pugthe government aims to attract highly innovative investments and enhance San Marino technologies. Foreign Affairs Secretary Luca Beccari is responsible for signing the document.
